Income Tax Assessment Act 1997
SECTION 727-360 Control (for value shifting purposes) of a fixed trust
40% stake test
727-360(1)
An entity controls (for value shifting purposes) a * fixed trust if the entity, or the entity and its * associates between them, have the right to receive (either directly, or indirectly through one or more interposed entities) at least 40% of any distribution of trust income, or trust capital, to beneficiaries of the trust.
Other tests
727-360(2)
An entity also controls (for value shifting purposes) a * fixed trust if:
(a) the entity, or an * associate of the entity, whether alone or with other associates (the relevant entity ), has the power to obtain the beneficial enjoyment of the trust ' s capital or income (whether or not by exercising its power of appointment or revocation, and whether with or without another entity ' s consent); or
(b) the relevant entity is able to control the application of the trust ' s capital or income in any manner (whether directly or indirectly); or
(c) the relevant entity is able to do a thing mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) under a * scheme; or
(d) a trustee of the trust is accustomed or is under an obligation (whether formally or informally), or might reasonably be expected, to act in accordance with the relevant entity ' s directions, instructions or wishes; or
(e) the relevant entity is able to remove or appoint a trustee of the trust.
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