Improving the integrity of the Tax System The Budget has introduced a number of measures intended to improve the integrity of the taxation system. This will be achieved by increasing business tax compliance, closing loopholes, strengthening tax evasion systems and increasing the payment of tax instalments. The budget has revealed further tax compliance measures including: […]
Home business tax deductions With so many businesses now being run from home, the ATO is eager to ensure that those claiming tax deductions do so correctly. Understanding the rules A home based business may use the home as the principal place of business (such as a hairdresser), with clients coming to the home. Alternatively, […]
Year End Tips For Business Owners Fixed assets Review fixed assets useful life and determine if there are any benefits in scrapping or trading in assets. Write off obsolete inventory The year end stock-take should involve a review of all inventory. Obsolete stock may be scrapped or valued below cost subject to specific guidelines. Small […]
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Employers and individuals using a vehicle for work may find it useful to consult ATO guidelines when claiming work related travel expenses. Individuals and business owners may be able to claim car travel expenses in the following circumstances: If they have to carry bulky goods or equipment back and forth to work that cannot be […]
Investing in property with a SMSF One of the fastest growing investment assets for SMSFs is residential property. In the past four years, residential property acquired through self-managed super funds has jumped 45 per cent to more than $15.5 billion. The popularity of residential properties as an investment option can be attributed to the Government […]
While the ATO is generally fair in its treatment of business debt, it does use tougher measures which can have a significant impact on the future of a small business. A statutory Garnishee Notice is one option available to the ATO to collect outstanding company taxation debts if other more usual avenues, such as debt […]
On the fringe: Top FBT myths & opportunities Fringe benefits tax (FBT) exists to ensure that employees are not getting income disguised in another form and avoiding income tax. But such a broad concept has its problems. With the FBT year ending on 31 March, it’s a good time to explore the myths and realities […]
BABY BOOMERS TURN 65 This milestone means they will undoubtedly begin actively thinking about their retirement plans and the lifestyles they want to lead, which is something Generation Y should begin pondering. THE SAVINGS SHORTFALL Recent research undertaken by actuarial firm Rice Warner has revealed that Australia’s retirement savings gap has worsened over the past […]
IS THE TAX OFFICE COMING FOR YOU? Every few months we warn you about what the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is looking for and how you can reduce your likelihood of being in the spotlight. We look at the obvious and not so obvious ways the ATO is looking at you. The obvious problem areas […]
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