The super guarantee amnesty is a one off chance for employers to catch up on missed employee super with reduced penalties. Whether it was past cash flow problems or not understanding super guarantee rules, it is not too late to correct past happenings to protect your business from harsh penalties. On the 6th of March […]
Retirement may be a distant thought or a worrying reminder. However, it is never too early or too late to top up your super fund for the provision of a better future. From 1 July 2018 you may be eligible to top your concessional (tax deductible) super contributions under the new carry forward rule. If […]
Change of plans? A move overseas may be around the corner! But what does that mean for your Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF)? You must ensure your SMSF retains its status of an Australian Super Fund to avoid substantial penalties. To do this, there are three residency conditions to meet: The fund was established in Australia […]
Tax time can be a chaotic period, so finding your receipts for work related deductions can be a huge hassle. Fortunately, there are some legitimate work related deductions that can be claimed without proof of receipt. Taxpayers may be entitled to claim the following: Up to 5000 kilometres of work related travel This might include carrying bulky tools and travel […]
Changes will be made to the Medicare Levy starting from July 1, 2019 when it will rise from the current 2% to 2.5%. The Medicare levy increase will raise an estimated $8.5 billion across the first three years from induction to ensure the National Disability Insurance Scheme is sufficiently funded. However, there will be continued […]
The Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) ability to check work related expense claims (including incorrect and unusually high claims) has become more sophisticated through the use of technology and data analysis which increases its audit coverage of individual taxpayers. This is predominantly through the ATO’s data matching programs (for example matching data from state titles offices […]
The cost of developing a new website for your business is not usually tax deductible in full. The costs can be depreciated which generally means you receive the benefit of a tax deduction over a few years, although there are some concessions for small business owners. If you are a small business (you have a […]
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