Question: Fred explained to his client that key person insurance for revenue purposes is tax deductible and assessable and that key person insurance for capital purposes
Fred explained to his client that key person insurance for revenue purposes is tax deductible and assessable and that key person insurance for capital purposes is non-deductible and non-assessable. Fred was a financial tax adviser but not a tax agent so he cautioned his client to make sure that their tax agent did not claim a tax deduction for the key person insurance for capital purposes or it is likely that the ATO will consider that the benefit is assessable, leaving them underinsured. Fred wanted to use the insurance product of his product provider because he could claim more for upfront commissions and ongoing commissions than if he chose a competitor's product.
(b) How should Fred manage the conflict of interest?
(c ) Identify and explain ethical considerations relevant to the preparation of tax documentation for legal entities in general.
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