Practice Update August 2020
August 5, 2020
Practice Update August 2020 covers following points: Extension of the JobKeeper Payment Additional new turnover tests The extended JobKeeper Payment Rates 80 cents per hour ‘shortcut’ method for home office expenses has been extended Click here for Practice Update August 2020
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July 3, 2020
Practice Update July 2020 covers following points: Treasury Laws Amendment (2020 Measures No 3) Bill 2020 Regulations confirm no SG obligation on JobKeeper payments where work is not performed Treasury Laws Amendment (2019 Measures No 3) Bill 2019 COVID-19 and Division 7A relief Click here for Practice Update July 2020
Read More2019/20 Individual Tax Return Checklist
June 12, 2020
Tax saving strategies prior to 1 July 2020. A good strategy to reduce tax payable is normally to accelerate any income tax deductions into the current income year, which will reduce overall taxable income in the current year. A certified tax advisor can help with tax minimisation strategies and planning Tax Return Checklist: Claims for…
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June 12, 2020
Practice Update June 2020 covers following points: JobKeeper Declaration Due 14 June ATO Reminder for Employers – Finalise STP Data for 2020 Guidance on JobKeeper Reporting via STP COVID-19 and Tax Depreciation Reports – are Physical Inspections Necessary? Click here for Practice Update June 2020
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May 4, 2020
Practice Update May 2020 covers following points: Coronavirus: Government’s JobKeeper Payment Shortcut method to claim deductions if working from home SMSFs may be able to offer rental relief to related party tenants ATO reminder about salary packaged super Click here for Practice Update April 2020
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April 20, 2020
Practice Update April 2020 covers following points: Coronavirus: Government announces new tax measures ATO’s support measures to assist those affected by COVID-19 New Laws can make directors personally liable for GST New super guarantee amnesty ATO on property investments New vacant land tax measures Click here for Practice Update April 2020
Read MorePractice Update March 2020
March 17, 2020
Practice Update March 2020 covers following points: Court confirms ATO’s position on foreign income tax offsets Employer’s requirements and the deductibility of WREs SMS scam targeting natural disaster victims Further STP developments STP and employer clients Valuing car parking fringe benefits Click here for Practice Update March 2020
Read MorePractice Update Jan-Feb – 2020
February 13, 2020
Practice Update Jan-Feb 2020 covers following points: Lifestyle assets continue to be an ATO audit target Disclosure of business tax debts – Declaration made MYEFO – 2019/20 The ATO’s bush-fire crisis response Click here for Practice Update Jan-Feb 2020
Read MorePractice Update December – 2019
December 10, 2019
Practice Update December 2019 covers following points: PAYG and deductions for payments to workers STP and superannuation guarantee No CGT main residence exemption for non-residents ATO November 2019 bushfire assistance Security notifications for SMSFs! Click here for Practice Update December 2019
Read MorePractice Update November – 2019
November 11, 2019
Practice Update November 2019 covers following points: Super Guarantee Opt-Out for High Income Earners Now Law ATO Recommends Updating ABN Details for Natural Disaster Reasons Reporting Asset Disposals for CGT Government Passes Other Superannuation Legislations Super Lookup ‘Status’ will Change if SMSF Annual Returns are Late Taxpayer Liable for excess Transfer balance tax Despite Commutations…
Read MorePractice Update October – 2019
October 14, 2019
Practice Update October 2019 covers following points: $30,000 Instant Asset Write-Off Federal Court Provides Clarification On the PSI Rules Deductions for a Company or Trust Home-based Business ATO Impersonation Scam Update Using the Cents Per Kilometre Method Measuring the Integrity of the ABR Click here for Practice Update October 2019
Read MorePractice Update September – 2019
September 3, 2019
Practice Update September 2019 covers following points: “Outrageous” Deductions Rejected ATO Guidance Regarding Incorrect ENCC Determinations ATO Watching for Foreign Income this Tax Time The ATO hits the Road Motor Vehicle Registries Data Matching Program Protocol Click here for Practice Update Sep 2019
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