30 Ways to Reduce your Tax Bill
It is never too early to focus on your tax planning in order to minimise tax, reduce risk and be prepared financially.
Effective tax planning is something that should be considered year round and making it a priority can result in you paying less tax liability. Preparing and updating a forecast of income and outgoings can also help you and your business identify times when money may be short and plan accordingly.
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Australian Federal Budget 2018 - 2019
A brief summary of the Australian Federal Budget 2018 - 2019.
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Extended due date for 2016-17 SMSF returns
The ATO has announced that the due date for self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) annual returns for 2016-17 has been extended until 30 June 2018.
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FBT issues that raise ATO attention
With the fringe benefits tax (FBT) year-end just around the corner, it is a good time to review your FBT compliance to avoid raising attention from the Australian Tax Office (ATO).
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Property investors reminded of new deduction rules
Unless you are in the business of rental property investing, most residential rental property investors can no longer claim a deduction for travel costs...
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ATO targeting mischaracterised lifestyle assets
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) is targeting privately owned and wealthy groups that display specific behaviours and characteristics in relation to their tax affairs and lifestyle.
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Black Economy Taskforce findings
In its effort to facilitate a fair business environment, the ATO has offered continued support for honest businesses.
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Avoiding scams
The ATO is warning Australian taxpayers to be careful with their personal information.
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ATO offers leniency to small business owners
Small business owners deal with many issues on a daily basis. Between managing staff, suppliers and customers, running a business can be quite stressful.
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Tax compliance and the sharing economy
The ATO is reminding those who work in the sharing economy to be aware of their tax obligations.
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Beware the Dreaded Staff Christmas Party
Yes the silly season is almost upon us and while Christmas parties provide you with an opportunity to celebrate the year’s achievements with your staff, it’s also not called the silly season without a reason.
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Using the $20,000 instant asset write-off
Small businesses with a turnover of less than $10 million from 1 July 2016 can write-off assets costing less than $20,000 each up until 30 June 2018.
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ATO targeting work-related expenses
The Tax Office is reminding individuals that they can only claim a work-related deduction if:
- they have spent the money themselves and were not reimbursed
- it is directly related to earning their income
- there is a record to prove it.
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Managing your GST liability
Occasionally, business owners will need to make changes to their net GST liability for any given reporting period.
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Have you reassessed how the superannuation changes from 1 July 2017 have affected you?
Substantial superannuation changes have taken effect from 1 July 2017.
Our Self Managed Superannuation specialist Daniel Uden described the changes as the largest and most complex adjustments to superannuation in 10 years.
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2017-18 Federal Budget: Minimal changes for superannuation
With SMSF members still working through the wide-reaching and complex superannuation changes of the last Budget which take effect from 1 July 2017, this Budget’s minimal changes with regard to superannuation comes as good news.
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Australian Federal Budget 2017 - 2018
Scott Morrison released the Federal Government’s 2017-18 Budget forecasting a deficit at $29.4bn for 2017-18, down from $37.6bn in 2016-17.
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ATO targeting online selling
The Australian Tax Office is collecting data from financial institutions and online selling sites as part of their data matching programs for credit and debit cards and online selling.
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Easier GST reporting for food retailers
Many small food retailers buy and sell products that are both taxable and GST-free. Depending on the point-of-sale equipment used, identifying and recording these sales can be difficult for business owners.
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2017 year end tax tips
12 top tax tips for 2017 year end
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