TAX STRUCTURES 101 • STEP 3 OF 4
Try It: Interactive Simulator
In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not.
Albert Einstein
Now plug in YOUR numbers. Experiment with different scenarios and see which structure saves you the most.
Your Learning Journey
Your Learning Journey
This Step Takes: 20 minutes
Run scenarios with YOUR income and family size, then play the Asset Placement Game.
Why This Matters
Dave's story was illustrative. Now let's make it personal. See YOUR exact savings with YOUR numbers, then test your knowledge on asset placement strategies.
Make it personal. See YOUR exact savings with YOUR numbers.
Business Structure Simulator
Adjust the sliders to match your situation. See real tax calculations for each structure.
How to Use This Simulator
Adjust the sliders below to match YOUR situation. The simulator will show you the exact tax bill for each structure type, using real Australian tax rates.
Your Situation
Property ownership affects which structure is optimal (trust adds CGT flexibility)
Asset Placement Game
Which assets belong in which structures? Test your knowledge!
🎮 Deal or No Deal: Asset Edition
Drag each asset into the correct structure box. Where should you hold your rental property? Your business? Your Bitcoin? Get all 4 correct to unlock the Asset Master badge!
💡 You can re-arrange assets anytime by dragging them between boxes!
Assets to Place:
Rental Property
$650k investment property
Operating Business
Plumbing business ($200k revenue)
Bitcoin
$50k crypto portfolio
Emergency Fund
$30k cash savings
- ✓Simple
- ✓Instant access
- ✓No setup cost
- ✓Asset protection
- ✓25-30% tax
- ✓Perpetual existence
- ✓Income flexibility
- ✓CGT discount
- ✓Estate planning
- ✓15% tax (0% pension)
- ✓Creditor protection
- ✓Tax-free earnings
What You've Learned
Your Numbers Tell the Truth
Asset Placement Isn't Random
Setup Cost vs. Tax Savings
- Your personal simulator shows exact savings with YOUR numbers, not generic advice
- Asset placement isn't random. Property in trusts, businesses in companies, long-term in SMSF
- Structure costs $3k/year but saves $20k/year = $17k net benefit annually
Homework
Based on your simulator results, what's your potential annual tax saving from optimal structure?
Screenshot your simulator results showing your optimal structure. Share with your accountant or spouse this week.
What's Next?
5 minutes