The ATO has flagged four priority areas this tax season where people are making mistakes. With tax season almost upon us the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has revealed its four areas of focus this tax season. Record-keeping Work-related expenses Rental property income and deductions, and Capital gains from crypto assets, property, and shares. In general, … Read more
There are lots of reasons to keep fit but very few of them have to do with how we earn our income. As a result, a tax deduction for a gym membership isn’t available to most people. And yes, the Tax Office has heard all the arguments before about how keeping fit reduces sickness and … Read more
In November 2021, I was nominated to be a part of Stars of the Border Dance for Cancer, it would be a fun journey to give back to my Albury Wodonga community. I thought it would be a great charity event to be a part of and connect with different people. It was all that and … Read more
ATO’s additional guidance on cryptocurrency Crypto is an ever-changing world of investing and innovation, and it feels like these updates will be never-ending. Buying, selling, holding, minting or mining you’re going to need to understand that when you dispose of something it needs to be accounted for and treated for tax in your tax return. … Read more
Your business is there to serve you; not the other way around. In other words; you should never be a slave to your business. DO you find yourself on the never-ending merry go round of business, day to day, week to week and before you know it months have passed and it feels like nothing … Read more
Late last month, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released a package of new guidance material that directly targets how trusts distribute income. Many family groups will pay higher taxes (now and potentially retrospectively) as a result of the ATO’s more aggressive approach. Family trust beneficiaries at risk The tax legislation contains an integrity rule, … Read more
Welcome to Small Business Month for our NSW businesses. Each year it gets a new theme for Small Business Month and this year it is ‘Rebuild – Recharge – Renew’. We’re on board this year as a Collaboration partner with the NSW gov and excited to be taking part. Our sessions and many others are … Read more
FBT updates and problem areas Is your business at risk of a nasty Fringe Benefits Tax surprise? We’ve outlined the ATO’s ‘red flags’ for employers and employees. RAT Tests There could be consquences in regards to RAT’s as they may fall under $300 this year, but maybe not next year. Businesses should prepare for the … Read more
We’re excited to introduce Business Edge Advisors! We’ve refreshed our brand with a new look and feel while retaining the same excellent award-winning service. We felt the old branding was not quite shining the light on our full service offering we provided for current and new clients. We are looking forward to continue to providing … Read more
Tax and the Normalisation of Cryptocurrency The Australian Taxation Office recently updated its guidance on tax and cryptocurrency. In early November, the Commonwealth Bank announced that it is now Australia’s first bank to offer customers the ability to buy, sell and hold crypto assets, directly through the CommBank app. You know when the banks come … Read more
