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March 3, 2017
Overview The NSW government has introduced a surcharge on residential land held by or associated with a ‘foreign person’ from the 2017 land tax year. This […]
March 3, 2017
Overview The 2017 Federal Government Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) announced that from 1 July 2017, the Government will allow the ATO to disclose tax […]
February 12, 2015
Please click on the link below – Updated Fuel Tax Credit Rates 2 February 2015
October 1, 2014
There are many wise sayings when it comes to managing money, such as ‘If it looks too good to be true then it probably is’. In […]
October 1, 2014
Pursuant to the Corporations Act, a creditor that is owed more than $2,000 is eligible to issue a statutory demand against a company requiring it to […]
October 1, 2014
For every property transaction that you make there may be a GST consequence you need to consider. If you are making transactions involving property you […]
October 1, 2014
The tax office says $14 billion in lost super is waiting to be claimed. Does some of this relate to you or your family members? The […]
October 1, 2014
The ATO’s Project DO IT (Disclose Offshore Income Today) offers taxpayers with unreported income from offshore investments, the opportunity to make a full voluntary disclosure. In […]
October 1, 2014
ATO activity statements will be due on 28 October 2014 for those who lodge and pay on a quarterly basis. These first quarter statements need to […]
October 1, 2014
Recent press coverage of special dividends and capital distributions from some of Australia’s largest listed companies has prompted a range of inquiries from clients who have […]
October 1, 2014
There has been increased ATO audit activity in the small business sector particularly where the ATO has used small business benchmarking. Benchmarks are financial ratios developed […]
October 1, 2014
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has issued draft guidelines for the risk assessment and audit selection for professional practices for compliance reviews related to 2014/2015 […]
June 23, 2014
SMSFs – SuperStream deferral We sent out a newsflash in March this year regarding the new electronic data and payment requirements of the ‘SuperStream’ system to […]
March 27, 2014
New appointments We are very pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to the Allworths team, Colleen Hosking and Sophia Tong. Colleen joins us […]
March 27, 2014
SuperStream is a government reform aimed at improving the efficiency of the superannuation system. Under SuperStream, employers must make super contributions on behalf of their employees […]
December 12, 2013
Christmas The office will officially close on Friday 20 December 2013, and re-open Monday 6 January 2014. We wish all our clients, colleagues and families all […]
December 6, 2013
Small business (those with an aggregated annual turnover of less than $2 million), have only 4 weeks to take advantage of tax benefits of the “Instant […]
September 23, 2013
Tax Office reacts to superannuation funds selling assets after entering pension phase The ATO has issued a Draft Taxation Determination (TD 2013/D7) that self managed superannuation […]
August 27, 2024
If you are feeling overwhelmed by the constant demands of work emails, calls, and messages, you are not alone. Many employees struggle to balance their work […]
September 2, 2024
Running a small business is an exciting and rewarding endeavour but comes with a fair share of responsibilities. Among the most important are the financial obligations […]
September 9, 2024
Small businesses, especially family-run ones, require careful attention to payroll for closely held employees, such as family members, directors, and shareholders. The Australian Tax Office (ATO) […]
September 16, 2024
If you’re a contractor, freelancer, or self-employed, you’re probably already juggling multiple responsibilities, from managing clients to keeping track of your income. One area that often […]
September 23, 2024
Starting a side hustle has become increasingly popular in Australia as more people seek additional income streams, personal fulfilment, or a way to test business ideas […]
September 30, 2024
As an employer, when you provide vehicles like sedans, station wagons, or passenger vans for your employees’ private use, you might be offering a car fringe […]
October 7, 2024
Superannuation is one of the best ways to save for retirement, but it’s not without its risks—especially if you’re between 40 and 60 and starting to […]
October 14, 2024
Running a business in Australia comes with many responsibilities, and one of the most important aspects is understanding your liability. Business liability refers to the legal […]
October 21, 2024
When it comes to work-related expenses, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) allows employees to claim immediate deductions for depreciating assets that cost $300 or less. While […]