The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has introduced a new requirement for small business owners to link their accountants and bookkeepers(Tax and BAS Agents). This is a crucial, one-time step to authorize your agent to manage your tax affairs officially. While this process ensures better security and representation, it can be complex and confusing at times. … Read more
As a small business owner in Australia, it’s crucial to stay informed about superannuation guarantee (SG) obligations. Recent data from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) reveals that workers are owed over $3.6 billion in SG, a figure the government and regulators aim to reduce. The Current State of SG Compliance While 94% of SG, amounting … Read more
Navigating the landscape of self-education expenses can be challenging, especially when trying to determine what is deductible on your tax return. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has provided guidelines on this subject, and in this article, we’ll break it down for you. 1. Basic Principle: Relevance to Current Employment If your studies relate directly to … Read more
The winds of change are blowing for property investors in the realm of short-term rentals. If you’ve capitalized on the short-term rental trend or have been keeping your properties vacant, there’s an upcoming tax shakeup that’s worth your attention. The Victorian Government has recently announced Australia’s premier short-stay property tax, set to come into effect … Read more
Want to give your business an energy-efficient boost? Read on to find out how! 🌍 The Future is Electric Gone are the days of gas and fossil fuels. The spotlight is now on electricity and energy efficiency. The government has introduced an incentive to help businesses shift towards cleaner energy solutions. 💰 What’s the Deal? … Read more
With the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) revealing that a staggering 90% of rental property owners have inaccuracies in their tax returns, it’s crucial for owners and practitioners to be meticulous this tax season. The ATO continues to intensify its focus on rental properties, emphasizing the importance of compliance with tax obligations. Inclusive Rental Income Reporting … Read more
In a scandal that shook the nation, the TikTok tax fraud saw a staggering $1.7 billion paid out in fraudulent refunds, with an additional $2.7 billion in fraudulent claims halted in their tracks. With around 56,000 alleged perpetrators and over 100 arrests to date, how did this scandal spiral out of control? A Victimless Hack? … Read more
The Skills and Training Boost gives you a 120% tax deduction for external training courses provided to employees. The aim of this boost is to help SMEs grow their workforce, including taking on less-skilled employees and upskilling them using external training to develop their skills and enhance their productivity. Sole traders, partners in a partnership, … Read more
The Technology Investment Boost provides SMEs with a bonus deduction for expenses and depreciating assets for digital operations or digitising from 7:30pm (AEST) on 29 March 2022 until 30 June 2023. You ‘incur’ an expense when you are in debt for it; this might be a tax invoice or it might be a contract where … Read more
For employers, incorrectly calculating wages is not portrayed as a mistake, it’s “wage theft.” Beyond the reputational issues of getting it wrong, the Fair Work Commission backs it up with fines of $9,390 per breach for a corporation. In 2021-22 alone, the Fair Work Ombudsman recovered $532 million in unpaid wages recovered for over 384,000 … Read more
