03/06/2026
2026 Budget: family trusts and a proposed 30% minimum tax.
From 1 July 2028, the Government is proposing that trustees of discretionary trusts pay a minimum 30% tax on trust income. Individual beneficiaries would receive credits, so the income is not taxed twice.
Before you do anything, here is what to know:
- Not all trusts are captured. Fixed trusts, super funds, special disability trusts, deceased estates, and charitable trusts are excluded.
- Rollover relief is proposed from 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2030 for those wanting to restructure.
- This is a proposal, not law. Details can change before legislation is passed.
- Now is the time to understand it, not restructure based on it.
See our blog post for the full picture:
https://www.financialutilities.com.au/blog/budget-2026-what-family-trust-holders-need-to-know-about-the-proposed-30-minimum-tax