Cryptocurrency under the spotlight this tax time
The ATO is concerned that many taxpayers believe their cryptocurrency gains are tax-free, or only taxable when the holdings are cashed back into Australian dollars.
Federal Budget 2021-22 Summary
Announcements from the 2021-22 Federal Government Budget, handed down on May 11, focus on recovery and investment to support jobs creation to drive economic growth. Our Budget Summary highlights the top announcements which, if implemented, may affect your business decision making and planning for your personal financial goals.
Passenger movement data-matching program
The ATO will access data from the Department of Home Affairs on passenger movements during the 2016/17 to 2022/23 financial years, and match it with certain sections of ATO data holdings to identify taxpayers that can be provided with tailored information to help them meet their tax and superannuation obligations, or to ensure compliance with…
ATO “keeping JobKeeper payment fair”
The ATO is using its compliance resources to maintain the integrity of the JobKeeper measure.
Changes to FBT rates and thresholds
The ATO has updated its webpage containing the fringe benefits tax (‘FBT’) rates and thresholds for the 2017/18 to 2021/22 FBT years. Two amounts that were not previously announced for the 2021/22 FBT year are: The FBT record keeping exemption is $8,923 (up from $8,853 for the 2020/21 FBT year); and The statutory or benchmark…
60,000 businesses non-compliant with 2019/20 tax lodgment
The ATO has confirmed that more than 60,000 businesses have not yet complied with lodgment requirements under the taxable payments reporting system (‘TPRS’) for 2019/20.
Got that nagging feeling you’re not getting the most from your accountant?
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…
Minimising your personal and business tax guides
Well before the end of financial year is the time to discuss the actions you can take to reduce your tax.
Managing your business through uncharted waters
With the “new normal” continuing to evolve in Victoria, most business owners are feeling frustrated or concerned by the lack of certainty the future holds. We’re living it too and understand the significant challenges and stress you may be experiencing. Our focus for the next few months is to help and support our clients through…
Adapting to COVID-19 – personally and professionally
Many businesses have experienced significant challenges during COVID-19 and many business owners have been personally and financially impacted as a result. There’s no doubt about it, the past few months have been tough. We want you to know we’re here to help with proactive strategies for both you and your business. Read responses to the…