Blog Archives
GST issues for buy-now, pay-later providers
Specific guidance on the GST implications for buy-now, pay-later providers has been published on the ATO legal database. The key issue in this area is determining the nature of the […]
Resumption of offsetting refunds against old tax debts
The ATO has indicated that from June 2022 it will recommence offsetting client tax refunds or credits against tax debts that are on hold. Debts on hold are previous tax […]
Donations of cryptocurrency
The ATO has released some guidance on key issues to keep in mind when clients seek to claim deductions for donating cryptocurrency assets to charities. The starting point in these […]
Section 100A update
The ATO has released some further comments in relation to the controversial draft guidance on section 100A. In seeking to provide reassurance to tax agents and taxpayers, the ATO has […]
The election and the Federal Budget
The outcome of the Federal election leaves some question marks over certain tax measures that were announced in the recent 2022-23 Federal Budget, including the: skills and training boost for […]
Floods, fire, COVID-19 and business losses
When an individual makes a loss from a business that is carried on as a sole trader or in partnership with others, it is necessary to consider whether the loss […]
ATO priority areas
The priority areas for the ATO for the upcoming “Tax Time” 2022 have been announced. The ATO will be focusing on: Record-keeping Work-related expenses Rental property income and deductions, and […]
ATO ramps up heat on directors
Throughout March, the ATO sent letters to directors who are potentially in breach of their obligations to ensure that the company they represent has met its PAYG withholding, superannuation guarantee […]
What’s changing on 1 July 2022?
A series of reforms and changes will commence on 1 July 2022. Here’s what is coming up: For business Superannuation guarantee increase to 10.5% The Superannuation Guarantee (SG) rate will […]
Fuel tax credit changes
The Government temporarily halved the excise and excise equivalent customs duty rates for petrol, diesel and all other petroleum-based products (except aviation fuels) for 6 months from 30 March 2022 […]