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Read moreThe digital age is evolving, which means that technology such as laptops, tablets and mobile phones can be carried everywhere. Common items your employees use in their everyday life. As a result, work can be completed nearly anywhere in the world, including remote areas. These devices are usually owned / purchased by the employee as […]
Read moreATO focus area Work related deductions Last financial year, over 8.8 million taxpayers claimed $21.98 billion in deductions for work related expenses. It’s an area under intense review by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). If you claim work-related deductions, it’s important to ensure that you are able to substantiate any claim you make. To […]
Read moreIn brief Changes and actions Pre 30 June 2019 • Ensure that contributions are made and received by 30 June. If contributions are by EFT, ensure that the contributions is recognised in the bank account as at 30 June. • Where applicable, ensure minimum pension payments have been withdrawn from the fund’s bank account by […]
Read moreKey Dates 29th January 2019 • Instant asset write-off increased from $20,000 to $25,000 2nd April 2019 • Instant asset write-off increased from $25,000 to $30,000 (7:30pm AEDT) • Threshold to access instant asset write-off expanded to businesses with an aggregated turnover up to $50 million Pre 30 June 2019 • Companies – Review shareholder […]
Read moreThis article highlights the instant asset write off concession and the changes the Government have announced (which are now law) regarding this concession and the eligibility requirements. We note, we now have a tax system with three ways to claim deductions on asset purchases. What is the instant asset write off? The instant asset […]
Read moreSmall Business CGT concessions allow eligible small businesses to disregard or defer some or all of a capital gain resulting from the disposal of an active asset used in a small business. The small business CGT concessions are only available if certain conditions are met, with some of the concessions requiring further specific conditions to […]
Read moreThe long-awaited Single Touch Payroll system will apply to all employers from 1 July 2019. On the 1st March 2019, the bill extending Single Touch Payroll mandatory reporting to include small employers (fewer than 20 employees) received royal assent, meaning this is now law. What is Single Touch Payroll? Single Touch Payroll is a way […]
Read moreThis article considers the impact on depreciation and GST when purchasing a motor vehicle for your business. As a business owner you may be thinking of purchasing a motor vehicle as part of your business. While this may sound attractive, business owners should carefully consider the purchase price and its impact for tax and GST […]
Read moreFrom 1 July 2018, Australians aged 65 years of age or older are able to make a $300,000 “downsizer contribution” into their superannuation fund, per person, from the sale proceeds of their family home. This was a 2017-18 budget measure as part of the package of reforms to reduce pressure on housing affordability in Australia […]
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