Question
When will a variation/amendment to a Trust Deed cause a resettlement?
Answer
The relevant Taxation Determination TD 2012/21 addresses the issue with the following question:
- "Does CGT event E1 or E2 in S. 104-55 or 104-60 of the ITAA 1997 happen if the terms of a Trust are changed pursuant to a valid exercise of power contained within the Trust's constituent document, or varied with the approval of a relevant court?"
The Ruling states that neither CGT Event E1 or E2 will happen unless:
- the change causes the existing Trust to terminate and a new Trust to arise for Trust law purposes, or
- the effect of the change or court approved variation is such as to lead to a particular asset being subject to a separate charter of rights and obligations such as to give rise to the conclusion that that asset has been settled on terms of a different Trust.
The TD outlines a number of examples to exemplify the circumstances in which a Trust Deed may be varied without causing a resettlement.
It is generally recommended that you seek guidance from a solicitor, accountant or specialist to help determine whether a variation/amendment in question will cause a resettlement in the circumstances of your Trust Deed.
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