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(Trusts - Discretionary distribution) The estate of the Late Olivia Little (died 2015) derived a net income of $140,000 during the 2017/18 tax year. The

(Trusts - Discretionary distribution)

The estate of the Late Olivia Little (died 2015) derived a net income of $140,000 during the 2017/18 tax year. The will provided that trust income was to be distributed as follows:

Tim Her husband 40% of any income
Shaun Her 25-year old son who has been certified insane 25% of any income
Rosa Her 20-year old daughter who is a full time student 15% of any income
Kristy Her 17-year old daughter who is employed full-time 10% of any income

The Will also provide that the balance be either retained or distributed to a beneficiary at the discretion of the trustee. During the tax year, an additional amount of $9,000 was paid towards Rosas overseas trip.

Required:

Complete the following table (covering all beneficiaries) nominating:

  • Name of the BENEFICIARY
  • Whether or not the beneficiary is PRESENTLY ENTITLED
  • Whether or not the beneficiary is under a LEGAL DISABILITY
  • WHO IS ASSESSED on each amount?
  • Which sections of the ITAA36 apply to make the income assessable?
  • The AMOUNT retained or distributed.

Beneficiary

Presently entitled? (Yes/No)

Legal disability? (Yes/No)

Who is assessed?

(Beneficiary or Trustee)

ITAA36

Section(s) Applicable

Amount $

Tim

Shaun

Rosa

Kristy

Balance

Total

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