Tax changes dull trusts' sparkle
Friday, July 17, 2020
Most wealthy parents used to make use of this vehicle, as an estate planning mechanism and it would legally suppress Capital Gains Tax and Donations & Inheritance Tax on inheritances.
Private trusts are vehicles which are created mainly to house property on behalf of heirs with the main benefit of facilitating smooth and tax-free transfers to heirs.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...