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Practice Update May 2026 covers the following points: ATO is 'clearing up' some common Payday Super myths ATO responds to high fuel costs ATO wants businesses to review their GST turnover Tribunal decision regarding home office and car expenses overturned Tribunal rejects claims for self-education expenditure ATO launches new app feature to stop scam calls...

Practice Update April 2026 covers the following points: Know when a new logbook is required Reminder of March 2026 Quarter Superannuation Guarantee ('SG') When a hobby becomes a business Hybrid vehicles and FBT changes Taxable payments annual report lodgment reminder Expenses incurred to obtain employment were non-deductible Click here for Practice Update April 2026

Practice Update March 2026 covers the following points: $20,000 instant asset write-off extended Businesses using cash to dodge obligations Contractors omitting income Government payments programs Check GST credit claims before lodging BASs Work-related expense claims rejected by ART Click here for Practice Update March 2026

Practice Update Jan/Feb 2026 covers the following points: Mandating cash acceptance ATO child support data-matching program Time limits on GST and fuel tax credit claims Taxpayer's dog breeding activities held to be an enterprise Paying super guarantee Tax dodgers banned from leaving the country Click here for Practice Update Jan/Feb 2026

Practice Update Dec 2025 covers the following points: Alternative providers to the SBSCH Reminder of December 2025 Quarter Superannuation Guarantee ('SG') Dental expenses are private expenses Australians call out tax dodgers in record numbers ATO's new approach to holiday home expenses ATO warns about barter credit tax scheme Click here for Practice Update Dec 2025

Practice Update Nov 2025 covers the following points: Dual cab utes and FBT ATO reminder: Business expenses that can (and cannot) be claimed ATO's focus on small business New ATO Data-Matching Programs SMSF non-compliance with release authorities GST held to apply to sales of subdivided lots Click here for Practice Update Nov 2025

Practice Update Sept 2025 covers the following points: ATO to include tax 'debts on hold' in taxpayer account balances Bill to reduce student debt now law Getting the main residence exemption right Small Business Superannuation Clearing House is closing ATO AFCX data-matching program PAYGW reminders for activity statement lodgments Click here for Practice Update Sep...

Practice Update Aug 2025 covers the following points: Paid parental leave changes have now commenced ASIC warning about pushy sales tactics urging quick super switches ATO warns of common Division 7A errors Taxpayers who need to lodge a TPAR Changes to tax return amendment period for business Taxpayer's claim for travel expenses denied Click here...

Practice Update July 2025 covers the following points: Changes to car thresholds from 1 July Reminder of June 2025 Quarter Superannuation Guarantee ('SG') Taking charge of upcoming employer obligations Notice of data exchange for skilled visa program compliance TBAR for June quarter due 28 July Beware of tax advice from 'finfluencers Taxpayer's claim for home...

Practice Update June 2025 covers the following points: 'Wild' tax deduction attempts Getting ready for business Taxi service and ride-sourcing providers must be registered Partial release from tax debt on serious hardship grounds $20,000 instant asset write-off for 2024/25 Beware websites sharing fake news on super preservation age Click here for Practice Update June 2025