GST sounds like a simple enough concept: businesses are required to pay 10% tax on most of the good and services they sell in Australia and include this amount in... read more →
When relationships break down, child maintenance payments are often made from post-tax money. If this is a position you are facing, perhaps you might consider a Child Maintenance Trust. According... read more →
This article is aimed at small business owners and illustrates how keeping good tax records can save time and money, and ultimately contribute to the profitability of the business. It... 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 →
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 →
Employers pay FBT on certain benefits they provide to their employees or their employees’ associates. Offering employees competitive salary packages can be key to the success of a business. It... read more →
The ATO has received additional Government funding to continue their focus on improving the voluntary compliance of wealthy Australians until 30 June 2017. The ATO began focusing on wealthy Australians... read more →
Business owners should be taking the time to review the business management accounts prior to 30 June 2014. This is best done with a tax advisor as they can help... read more →
The Australian Crime Commission (ACC) and the ATO are working together to identify and catch tax cheats. The $2 million contract commenced on 26 August 2013 and will be in... read more →
The Australian Crime Commission (ACC) and the ATO are working together to identify and catch tax cheats. The $2 million contract commenced on 26 August 2013 and will be... read more →