This brief article outlines the role of money in close personal relationships. It lists some financial points which should be considered. These days there are few relationships in which the... read more →
A recently announced ATO initiative will target individuals who are falsely claiming an exemption on the Medicare levy. Using metadata matching technology, the ATO will aim to ensure that individuals... read more →
Many of us have an ongoing love affair with our credit cards – they are simple to use, accepted everywhere and there are no hassles with buying what you want... read more →
The ATO has made its final ruling on the application of Division 7A to relationship breakdowns. If a private company is ordered by the family court to make a payment... read more →
As personal technology devices such as laptops, smartphones and tablets, are becoming increasingly prevalent, the ATO will be focusing its attention on individuals claiming personal technology as work-related tax deductions.... read more →
It is common for businesses to make GST errors in their BAS. The majority of these mistakes are unintentional. The ATO recently reviewed all of the BAS adjustments made as... read more →
Introduction A common strategy implemented by business clients is to acquire business real property (usually the premises from which their business is run) via their SMSF and then lease this... read more →
If your business has a bad debt, that is a debt that you have taken all reasonable steps to recover, but appears unlikely to be paid, then it is possible... read more →