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Not-for-profits – enhancing the transparency of income tax exemptions

Accounting, Taxation / By Jason Hargreaves

The ATO has published details of reforms to the administration of not-for-profit (NFP) entities that self-assess as income tax exempt. Information from the ATO website is outlined below: Not for profit reforms On 11 May 2021, as part of the 2021–22 federal Budget, the Australian Government announced reforms to the administration of not-for-profit (NFP) entities […]

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Why is my tax refund so small?

Accounting, Announcements, Taxation / By Jason Hargreaves

The tax refund many Australians expect has dramatically reduced. We show you why. There is a psychology to tax refunds that successive Governments have been reticent to tamper with. As a nation, Australia relies heavily on personal and corporate income tax, with personal income tax including taxes on capital gains representing 40% of revenue

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What changed on 1 July 2023

Accounting, Announcements, Business, Finance, Investment, Small Business, Superannuation, Taxation / By Jason Hargreaves

A summary of the important changes that came into effect on 1 July 2023. Employers & business Superannuation guarantee increases to 11% from 10.5% National and Award minimum wage increases take effect. The minimum salary that must be paid to a sponsored employee – the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold – increased to $70,000

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ATO Rental Property Blitz

Investment, Taxation / By Jason Hargreaves

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has launched a full-on assault on rental property owners who incorrectly report income and expenses. The ATO’s assessment, based on previous data matching programs, is that there is a tax gap of around $1 billion from incorrect reporting of rental property income and expenses. And, they would like that

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Budget 2023-24

Accounting, Budget, Business, Superannuation, Taxation / By Jason Hargreaves

The 2023-24 Federal Budget will be released on Tuesday, 9 May 2023. Look out for our update the next day on the important issues to you, your superannuation and your business. Little has been released to date on the impending Budget beyond the tax on super balances above $3m and the decision not to

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How Does Tax Apply to Electric Cars?

Accounting, Budget, Business, Small Business, Taxation / By Jason Hargreaves

Just in time for the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year that started on 1 April, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released new details on electric vehicles. The FBT exemption for electric cars If your employer provides you with the use of a car that is classified as a zero or low emissions vehicle

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ATO announces changes to working from home deductions

Announcements, Business, Small Business, Taxation / By Jason Hargreaves

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has refreshed the way that taxpayers claim deductions for costs incurred when working from home. The changes better reflect contemporary working from home arrangements. Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh explained that taxpayers can choose one of two methods to claim working from home deductions: either the “actual cost” or “fixed rate”

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Can I claim my crypto losses?

Business, Investment, Share Broking, Small Business, Taxation / By Jason Hargreaves

The ATO has released updated information on claiming cryptocurrency losses and gains in your tax return. The first point to understand is that gains and losses from crypto are only reported in your tax return when you dispose of it – you sell it, convert it to fiat currency, exchange it for another type

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Tax & the family home

Accounting, Small Business, Taxation / By Jason Hargreaves

Everyone knows you don’t pay tax on your family home when you sell it…right? We take a closer look at the main residence exemption that excludes your home from capital gains tax and the triggers that reduce or exclude that exemption. Capital gains tax (CGT) applies to gains you have made on the sale

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ATO ramps up heat on directors

Business, Taxation / By Jason Hargreaves

Throughout March, the ATO sent letters to directors who are potentially in breach of their obligations to ensure that the company they represent has met its PAYG withholding, superannuation guarantee charge, or GST obligations. These letters are a warning shot and should not be ignored. The director penalty regime ensures that directors are personally

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