Individuals affected by the recent Optus and Medibank data breaches are likely on heightened alert with regard to safeguarding your data. The ATO has assured taxpayers that ATO systems have not been affected by the breach. Information for those caught up in a data breach is available from the Australian Cyber and Security Centre at…
A recent rise in unlicensed advisers offering to assist SMSF trustees to invest in cryptocurrency assets has prompted the ATO to advise caution among trustees and recommend seeking advice only from licensed financial advisers. Acting on advice from unlicensed advisers means the usual consumer protections and access to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority will not…
The High Court has rejected a taxpayer’s attempt to disclaim an interest in trust income that arose as a result of a default beneficiary clause being triggered.
A recent ruling by the Federal Court has seen the ATO able to make a claim on a property owned by a spouse for unpaid taxes. This ruling could have implications for clients considered ‘at risk’ who are utilising this as an asset protection strategy.
While adapting business operations and transitioning to new ways of working is paramount for business owners, unprecedented pressure on finances and cashflow can highlight the risks business liabilities can impose on a business owner’s personal affairs. ‘What if’ your personal assets were at risk from potential creditors or litigation? Here we shine the spotlight personal…
Your accountant should be planning strategies to improve your business, tax and personal outcomes months in advance, not just doing your tax return. Even if ‘you’re not their biggest client’ your accountant should be working proactively for you. Tax savings are made through planning, not hoping. If you don’t have a handle on your tax…