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Regular commentary on tax, superannuation and the matters affecting families and their businesses.
- 20 July 2026
Monthly Tax Update - July 2026
In this July 2026 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to early tax lodgments, what the ATO’s watching, juggling multiple jobs without a tax time shock, what to check with your employer and payslips as payday super begins, and fixing rejected payday super contributions.
- 23 June 2026
Monthly Tax Update - June 2026
In this June 2026 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to how the Budget will reshape financial planning strategies, business tax relief package announcement, the difference between tax deductions and tax offsets, navigating financial advice in the social media age, and
- 4 June 2026
2026 Tax Return Checklists
Tax Return Checklists to assist in collating the information required for us to prepare your 2026 tax return.
- 4 June 2026
Monthly Tax Update - May 2026
In this May 2026 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to the proposed $1,000 instant tax deduction, ASIC’s new tools and resources for retirement planning, equal pay rights for young adult workers, and planning for payday super.
- 13 May 2026
Federal Budget May 2026
On Tuesday, 12 May 2026, Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2026–27 Federal Budget, marking his fifth Budget and describing it as “the most important and ambitious Budget in decades.”
- 22 April 2026
Monthly Tax Update - April 2026
In this April 2026 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to using AI for money-related questions, logbook check-in time, how increased deeming rates may affect your Seniors Health Card, STP penalties under the ATO’s microscope, and major super tax changes that are now law
- 30 March 2026
2026 FBT Return Action Checklist
FBT return action checklist to assist with meeting FBT compliance obligations for the 2026 FBT year.
- 30 March 2026
Monthly Tax Update - March 2026
In this March 2026 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to tax return errors for investment properties, misreporting of FBT on work vehicles, the small business super clearing house, proposed super changes for high balances and low-income earners, and choosing the right
- 5 March 2026
Payday Super is Coming
From 1 July 2026, all employers must pay Superannuation Guarantee (“SG”) contributions at the same time as they pay employees’ “qualifying earnings”. Payday Super replaces the current requirement to pay SG quarterly where employers have had 28 days from the end of each quarter to pay their SG contri
- 27 February 2026
Monthly Tax Update - February 2026
In this February 2026 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to support for rebuilding after natural disasters, the latest changes to student loan debts, pump and dump investment schemes, GST and fuel tax credits for your business, and the ATO’s latest playbook for SMSF ed
- 29 January 2026
Monthly Tax Update - December 2025
In this December 2025 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to overseas travel, the ATO’s new draft rules for holiday home tax claims, FBT and tax considerations for end-of-year parties and gifts, payday super, and government-funded paid parental leave super.
- 25 November 2025
Monthly Tax Update - November 2025
In this November 2025 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to the difference between the Medicare levy and the Medicare levy surcharge, common misunderstandings around Family Tax Benefit and your tax return, planning for year-end payroll, tax and employee leave, the trut
- 29 October 2025
Monthly Tax Update - October 2025
In this October 2025 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to the ATO’s free tax-time tools and services, how changes to deeming rates could affect your pension, vouchers and GST in your business, extension of the $20,000 instant asset write-off, and unlocking the benefit
- 30 September 2025
Monthly Tax Update - September 2025
In this September 2025 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to the new 20% student loan reduction, business tax reform recommendation, the ATO super clearing house closure, ethical investments, and timing for SMSFs and minimum pension payments.
- 31 August 2025
Monthly Tax Update - August 2025
In this August 2025 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to the HECS/HELP debt reduction bill, getting tax returns right for small and medium businesses, tax-deductibility of ATO interest charges, protecting your super from pushy sales tactics, and how the $3 million bal
- 31 July 2025
Monthly Tax Update - July 2025
In this July 2025 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to timing your tax return lodgement, regulation changes for buy now pay later services, the tax to-do list when someone dies, decisions around accrued leave, and what happens when SMSF trustees breach super laws.
- 30 June 2025
Monthly Tax Update - June 2025
In this June 2025 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to tax and your child’s money, working out your WFH expenses, extension of the instant asset write-off until 30 June 2025, licensing music for your business, and ATO warnings about misinformation on super changes.
- 22 June 2025
2025 Tax Planning Strategies
As 30 June 2025 is fast approaching, we have compiled a guide with respect to year-end tax planning strategies.
- 29 May 2025
2025 Tax Return Checklists
Tax Return Checklists to assist in collating the information required for us to prepare your 2025 tax return.
- 29 May 2025
Monthly Tax Update - May 2025
In this May 2025 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to claiming your self-education expenses, tax implications for short-term rentals of your home, the tax differences between sole trader and company, keeping your super account secure, and what payday super could mean
- 7 April 2025
Federal Budget March 2025
Key announcements of the March 2025 Federal Budget.
- 20 March 2025
2025 FBT Return Action Checklist
FBT return action checklist to assist with meeting FBT compliance obligations for the 2025 FBT year.
- 20 March 2025
Monthly Tax Update - March 2025
In this March 2025 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to ASIC warnings about scammers impersonating Bunnings, claiming tax deductions for vacant land, rectifying mistakes with charging GST, making smart super investment choices, and increase to general transfer balance
- 19 February 2025
Monthly Tax Update - February 2025
In this February 2025 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to tax implications surrounding natural disaster payouts, changes for buy now pay later services, the ATO’s small business focus areas for 2025, warnings about GST refund fraud, how tax works in Australia’s super
- 9 January 2025
Changes to Victoria’s Vacant Residential Land Tax
From 1 January 2025, the scope of Vacant residential land tax (“VRLT”) is changing. Whilst VRLT is not a new tax, it now must be considered by landowners across the whole state of Victoria.
- 19 December 2024
Monthly Tax Update - December 2024
In this December 2024 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to the Australian Government’s plan for cash and cheques, proposed changes to HELP loans, understanding the Medicare levy and Medicare levy surcharge, FBT and tax considerations for end-of-year parties and gifts,
- 2 December 2024
Monthly Tax Update - November 2024
In this November 2024 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to rental income for holiday homes, getting your business BAS-ready, ATO announcements including the lifestyle asset data-matching program, super payment on paid parental leave, salary sacrifice and your super, a
- 1 October 2024
Monthly Tax Update - October 2024
The October 2024 update highlights key taxation developments, including tax implications of home sharing, subdividing property, handling employee overpayments, payday super policy, expanded flexibility for first home buyers under the “Super saver” scheme, and accessing super from age 60 to 65.
- 26 September 2024
Monthly Tax Update - September 2024
The September 2024 update highlights important taxation developments, including guidance on correctly claiming the tax-free threshold, ATO's focus on foreign resident withholding, tax relief for small business restructures, super guarantee enforcement in business debt collection, and the new bring-f
- 19 August 2024
Monthly Tax Update - August 2024
In this August 2024 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to regulations for "buy now, pay later" market, tax deductions for gifts and donations, how to calculate motor vehicle expenses, superannuation check-ups, and new SMSF expense rules.
- 29 July 2024
Monthly Tax Update - July 2024
In this July 2024 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to tax time scams, claiming working from home expenses for tax time 2024, the ATO focus on rental property owners’ tax returns, tax time reminders for small businesses from the ATO, and a scam alert for fake ASIC bra
- 24 June 2024
2024 Tax Planning Strategies
As 30 June 2024 is fast approaching, we have compiled a guide with respect to year-end tax planning strategies.
- 18 June 2024
2024 Tax Return Checklists
Tax Return Checklists to assist in collating the information required for us to prepare your 2024 tax return.
- 18 June 2024
Monthly Tax Update - June 2024
In this June 2024 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to getting ready for tax time 2024, the extension of the ATO crypto data-matching program, navigating the complexities of crypto investments for SMSFs, and what to look out for regarding superannuation switching sche
- 1 June 2024
Monthly Tax Update - May 2024
In this May 2024 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to reactivating or offsetting old tax debts, the Serious Financial Crime Taskforce, the ATO’s use of small business benchmarks, and more information about super on paid parental leave.
- 29 April 2024
Monthly Tax Update - April 2024
In this April 2024 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to revised stage 3 tax cuts, deductibility of self-education expenses, the ATO’s focus on novated leases, paying super on government paid parental leave, and Small Business Superannuation Clearing House and SMSF ban
- 17 March 2024
Monthly Tax Update - March 2024
In this March 2024 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to personal services income, the true cost of negative gearing, estate planning considerations, FBT electric vehicle home charging rates, pension superannuation transfer balance caps, and Australia’s continuing love
- 12 February 2024
Monthly Tax Update - February 2024
In this February 2024 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to proposed changes to stage 3 tax cuts, ATO areas of focus on businesses for the coming year, new rules for employees versus contractors, and the ATO’s continued focus on illegal early release of super.
- 13 December 2023
Monthly Tax Update - December 2023
In this December 2023 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to ASIC’s new alert list offering guidance on suspicious investment “opportunities”, ATO’s pause of “debts on hold” awareness campaign, simplified payroll reporting and STP Phase 2, $20,000 instant asset write-of
- 9 November 2023
Monthly Tax Update - November 2023
In this November 2023 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to upcoming changes for pension and income support recipients, sharing economy reporting regime for platform operators, the ATO’s shift to firmer debt collection activity, a reminder for tax exempt organisations
- 17 October 2023
Monthly Tax Update - October 2023
In this October 2023 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to ASIC’s request for lenders to support customers, the ATO clarification on the inclusion of subscriptions in digital adoption boost, small business litigation funding recommendations, and SMSF compliance activit
- 7 September 2023
Monthly Tax Update - September 2023
In this September 2023 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to the lodgment period for tax time 2023, government consultation on simplifying individual tax residency, the ATO crackdown on TPAR lodgments, the small business bonus deduction for technology investment, and t
- 8 August 2023
Monthly Tax Update - August 2023
In this August 2023 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to the extension of the ATO motor vehicle data matching program, using the cents per kilometre method for claiming car expenses, lodgment of taxable payments annual reports (TPAR), eligibility for instant asset wri
- 6 July 2023
Monthly Tax Update - July 2023
In this July 2023 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to end of financial year tax considerations, new regulations for the “buy now pay later” sector, and changes to minimum pension payments.
- 5 July 2023
Monthly Tax Update - June 2023
In this June 2023 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to the Federal Budget update, Single Touch Payroll Phase 2, and the new requirement for employers to pay super at the same time as wages.
- 27 June 2023
2023 Tax Planning Strategies
As 30 June 2023 is fast approaching, we have compiled a guide with respect to year-end tax planning strategies.
- 10 May 2023
2023 Tax Return Checklists
Tax Return Checklists to assist in collating the information required for us to prepare your 2023 tax return.
- 10 May 2023
Monthly Tax Update - May 2023
In this May 2023 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to income for content creators, super tax concession changes, and new guidance on determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor.
- 11 April 2023
Monthly Tax Update - April 2023
In this April 2023 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to cheaper child care, lost and unclaimed superannuation, and insurance in super improvements.
- 22 March 2023
2023 FBT Return Action Checklist
FBT return action checklist to assist with meeting FBT compliance obligations for the 2023 FBT year.
- 21 March 2023
Monthly Tax Update - March 2023
In this March 2023 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to the new fixed rate for working from home expenses, upcoming FBT-related changes, and superannuation tax break changes.
- 8 February 2023
Monthly Tax Update - February 2023
In this February 2023 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to tax debts and relationship breakdowns, sharing economy reporting regime and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal replacement.
- 21 December 2022
Monthly Tax Update - December 2022
In this December 2022 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to work from home expenses, the future of superannuation, and how to avoid an FBT hangover this festive season.
- 1 September 2022
2022 Tax Return Checklists
Tax Return Checklists to assist in collating the information required for us to prepare your 2022 tax return.
- 31 July 2022
July 2022 Updates
In this July 2022 update find a number of important taxation developments relating to proposed electric car discounts, tax benefits for unused “carry forward” concessional super contributions, and personal super deductions.
- 30 June 2022
June 2022 Updates
In this June 2022 update find a number of important taxation developments relating to Single Touch Payroll, detecting GST fraud, and ATO action on super guarantee non-compliance.
- 25 June 2022
2022 Tax Planning Strategies
As 30 June 2022 is fast approaching, we have compiled a guide with respect to year-end tax planning strategies.
- 31 May 2022
May 2022 Updates
In this May 2022 update find a number of important taxation developments relating to TFN and ABN scams, the Federal Budget fuel excise reduction, and COVID-related support for self managed superannuation funds.
- 6 February 2022
The 2022 Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme Regulations
The third generation of the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme Regulations came into effect on 1 February 2022 and there are important changes that both landlords and tenants need to be aware of.
- 30 December 2021
Further 2021 coronavirus land tax relief
Applications are open for further 2021 land tax relief for landlords who provide commercial tenants with rent relief between 28 July 2021 and 15 January 2022, and for commercial owner-occupiers.
- 22 December 2021
December 2021 Updates
In this December 2021 update find a number of important taxation developments relating to Medicare exemptions, cryptocurrency, CGT concessions, luxury car tax and superannuation.
- 22 November 2021
November 2021 Updates
In this November 2021 update find a number of important taxation developments relating to gifts or loans from overseas, new data match program, Director Identification Number and extension of COVID-19 relied for SMSF’s.
- 29 October 2021
New ABRS requirements for Directors - Director Identification Number
As of November 2021, all company Directors will need to apply for a director identification number (Director ID), as part of a new requirement implemented by the Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS). These requirements impact all company Directors including those of private companies and cor
- 4 October 2021
October 2021 Updates
In this October 2021 update find insights and news relating to both Federal and State COVID-19 support developments, GST deregistration, stapled super changes and a new superannuation comparison tool.
- 19 September 2021
September 2021 Updates
In this September 2021 update find insights and news relating to ATO tax time rental property pitfalls, sharing economy reporting, single touch payroll phase 2 and superannuation changes for the 2021 financial year.
- 6 September 2021
The Revised Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme Regulations
The revised Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme Regulations 2021 (Vic) (Regulations) introduces temporary measures for retail and commercial landlords and tenants in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Regulations are complex, with critical time limits for both tenants and landlords. The Regulations
- 26 August 2021
2021 Tax Return Checklists
Tax Return Checklists to assist in collating the information required for us to prepare your 2021 tax return.
- 16 August 2021
Lockdown support available to Victorian business
The Victorian Government has announced additional support for businesses most effected by the extension of the lockdown in Victoria.
- 9 August 2021
August 2021 Updates
In this August 2021 update find insights and news relating to changes to ATO tax time support for COVID-19 and natural disasters, hardship priority processing of tax returns, workplace giving vs salary sacrificing, increase in super guarantee and COVID-19 lockdown support.
- 26 July 2021
Support for Victorian Business and Individuals
The Federal and Victorian Governments have announced a range of further support programs for businesses and individuals who have been impacted by Victoria’s fifth lockdown.
- 23 July 2021
July 2021 Updates
In this July 2021 update find insights and news relating to temporary COVID disaster payments, freezing of private health insurance rebates, tax on cryptocurrency trading, ATO compliance for economic stimulus measures and personal use assets and collectables in SMSFs,
- 24 June 2021
2021 Tax Planning Strategies
As 30 June 2021 is fast approaching, we have compiled a guide with respect to year-end tax planning strategies.
- 7 June 2021
Victoria announces targeted Circuit Breaker business support packages
The Victorian Government has launched its Circuit Breaker Business Support Package to assist small to medium businesses and sole traders most affected by the restrictions announced on Thursday 27 May 2021 which extended beyond Thursday 3 June 2021.
- 6 June 2021
Temporary COVID Disaster Payment announced
The Government has announced a temporary COVID Disaster Payment to assist workers.
- 23 May 2021
Victorian Budget 2021-22
On 20 May 2021, the Victorian Government handed down the 2021-22 Budget. The post provides a summary of the key measures announced.
- 14 May 2021
Federal Budget 2021/2022
The Federal Treasurer, the Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP, delivered the 2021/2022 Federal Budget at 7:30pm (AEDT) on 11 May 2021. This post provides a summary of the key taxation measures presented.
- 28 December 2020
The JobMaker Hiring Credit
As part of its 2020-21 Federal Budget, the Government announced a new JobMaker Hiring Credit to incentivise businesses to hire additional employees.
- 14 December 2020
Land transfer duty waiver for residential property transactions
The Victorian Government has announced a land transfer (stamp) duty waiver for purchases of Victorian residential property with a dutiable value of up to $1 million.
- 6 October 2020
Federal Budget 2020
The Federal Treasurer, the Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP, delivered the 2020 Federal Budget at 7:30pm (AEDT) on 6 October 2020. This post provides a summary of the key taxation measures presented.
- 21 September 2020
JobKeeper Extension
Legislation and Rules have been passed to implement the JobKeeper extension from 28 September 2020 to 28 March 2021.
- 15 September 2020
New Support Packages Announced By Victorian Government
The Victorian Government has announced a new support package to the value of $3 billion in cash grants, tax relief and cashflow support to be delivered to Victorian businesses that have been most affected by COVID-19 restrictions.
- 9 August 2020
JobKeeper Changes: Amendments to turnover test and employment start date
On 7 August 2020, the Treasurer announced further changes to JobKeeper which have the effect of relaxing JobKeeper eligibility so as to enable more businesses and their employees to access essential support.
- 2 August 2020
Additional Business Support in Victoria
The Victorian Government announced updated restrictions for Melbourne and regional Victoria to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Victoria. These restrictions mean that many businesses will have to operate in a limited capacity or can no longer operate.To support businesses impacted b
- 22 July 2020
JobKeeper 2.0
On 21 July 2020, the Government announced an extension of the JobKeeper program to 28 March 2021 but with tighter access and reduced rates. From 28 September 2020, employers seeking to claim JobKeeper payments will need to reassess their eligibility and prove an actual decline in turnover.If your bu
- 12 July 2020
Victorian Business Support Fund - Expansion
On 7 July 2020, the Victorian Government announced that Businesses within metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire that are affected by the return to Stay at Home restrictions may be eligible for a one-off $5,000 grant under the Business Support Fund - Expansion program. Applications for the progra
- 30 June 2020
2020 Tax Return Checklists
Tax Return Checklists to assist in collating the information required for us to prepare your 2020 tax return.
- 25 June 2020
2020 Tax Planning Strategies
As 30 June 2020 is fast approaching, we have compiled a guide with respect to year-end tax planning strategies.
- 14 May 2020
Victorian COVID-19 Commercial Tenancies
The COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Act 2020 (the Act) came into operation on 24 April 2020.On 1 May 2020, the Governor in Council made the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) (Commercial Leases & Licences) Regulations 2020 (the Regulations). The Act and Regulations implem
- 12 May 2020
Coronavirus - Second Federal Stimulus Package of $66 billion
The Federal Treasurer, the Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP, delivered the 2021/2022 Federal Budget at 7:30pm (AEDT) on 11 May 2021. This post provides a summary of the key taxation measures presented.
- 6 May 2020
More Payroll Tax Relief For Business - Victoria
The Victorian Government has announced additional payroll tax relief to support businesses and jobs. Find out more about these concessions.
- 6 May 2020
Victorian business support grants expanded
On 1 May 2020, the Victorian Government announced that they will be providing more support for Victorian businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic via expansion of its $500 million Business Support Fund. Find out more about these concessions.
- 5 May 2020
Lax Tax Relief in Victoria
In response to COVID-19, the states and territories have announced a range of land tax measures to help landowners manage some of the challenges COVID-19 has presented. Each state and territory has different eligibility requirements and relief concessions. Find out more about these concessions.
- 27 April 2020
Alternative eligibility test for JobKeeper
The ATO registered the Coronavirus Economic Response Package (Payments and Benefits) Alternative Decline in Turnover Test Rules 2020 on 23 April 2020. These Rules set out the alternative tests that can be used to determine if the decline in turnover test is satisfied for the purposes of the JobKeepe
- 19 April 2020
The JobKeeper Payment
On 9 April 2020, the JobKeeper legislation received Royal Assent and the Treasurer issued the Rules that govern eligibility for JobKeeper. This article sets out the operation of the JobKeeper scheme
- 1 April 2020
Proposed JobKeeper Payment
The following is a broad summary of the key aspects of the proposed JobKeeper Payment, based on the Government’s Joint Media Release dated 30 March 2020 and the information that is currently available on the Treasury website at www.treasury.gov.au
- 29 March 2020
2020 FBT Return Action
FBT return action checklist to assist with meeting FBT compliance obligations for the 2020 FBT year.
- 24 March 2020
Tax relief measures for Victoria's State of Emergency
The Victorian Government has established an economic survival package to support Victorian businesses and workers through the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 17 March 2020
Coronavirus – $17.6 billion Stimulus Package
On 12 March 2020, the Morrison Government announced a $17.6 billion economic stimulus package in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Find further full details in this article.
- 21 February 2020
February 2020 Updates
In our February 2019 Update read insights and news relating to new “work Test” exemption for recent retirees, ATO issuing excess super contributions determinations, small business tax offset: avoiding errors when claiming and home office running expenses and electronic device expenses.
- 20 February 2020
February 2019 Updates
In our February 2020 Update read insights and news relating to closing super guarantee loopholes, ATO tackling of international tax evasion & car parking FBT, new measures to combat illegal phoenixing, taxability of insurance payouts and more.
- 20 December 2019
December 2019 Updates
In our December 2019 Update read insights and news relating to ATO debts may affect your credit rating, crowdfunding: is it income? and Super guarantee opt-out for high income earners
- 25 November 2019
November 2019 Updates
In our November 2019 Update read insights and news relating to getting the benefit of your business tax losses, small business CGT concessions - when do I qualify, Unpaid super: important amnesty update for employers
- 11 October 2019
October 2019 Updates
In our October 2019 Update read insights and news relating to ATO setting its sights on undisclosed foreign income, Salary sacrificing loopholes, and claiming work trips for business owners
- 23 September 2019
September 2019 Updates
In our September 2019 Update read insights and news relating to unusual claims disallowed, ATO contacting small employers about Single Touch Payroll, Cross-border recovery of taxation debts and ATO superannuation focus areas
- 27 August 2019
August 2019 Updates
In our August 2019 Update read insights and news relating to top mistakes to avoid this tax time, employees guide for work expenses and new ATO data-matching program.
- 21 June 2019
Tax Planning Strategies Newsletter 2019
As 30 June 2019 is fast approaching, the tips in our Tax Planning Strategies Newsletter can be useful in considering year-end tax planning strategies.
- 18 June 2019
June 2019 Updates
In our June 2019 Update read insights and news relating to payment summaries and STP this tax time, STP exemptions and deferrals and cryptocurrency record keeping requirements and data matching program.
- 15 May 2019
2019 Tax Return Checklists
2019 Tax Return Checklists to assist in collating the information required for us to prepare your 2019 tax return.
- 15 May 2019
May 2019 Updates
In our May 2019 Update read insights and news relating to guidance on when a company carries on a business, Super guarantee amnesty not yet law, but $100 million recovered, Instant asset write-off and rental deductions
- 30 April 2019
April 2019 Updates
In our April 2019 Update read insights and news relating to things to get right this FBT season, Single Touch Payroll - low cost solutions now available and Super Guarantee amnesty not yet law.
- 10 April 2019
Federal Budget April 2019
Key announcements of the April 2019 Federal Budget
- 29 March 2019
March 2019 Updates
In our March 2019 Update read insights and news relating to Single Touch Payroll Reporting, Super guarantee compliance, ATO warns about new scams in 2019 and company losses “similar business test” Bill passes.
- 28 March 2019
2019 FBT Return Action Checklist
FBT return action checklist to assist with meeting FBT compliance obligations for the 2019 FBT year.
- 11 December 2018
December 2018 Updates
In our December 2018 Update read insights and news relating to GST reporting: common errors and how to correct them, Government announces super refinements, ATO scam alert: fake demands for tax payments and Government to establish $2 billion fund for small business lending.
- 26 November 2018
November 2018 Updates
In our November 2018 Update read insights and news relating to Super transfer balance cap, bringing forward business tax cuts and small business offset, residential rental property travel expenses and excess super contribution determinations.
- 11 October 2018
Due Diligence Checklist - Purchasing a Business
Buying a business requires careful consideration of various choices. This checklist highlights common areas that must be considered when buying a business.
- 11 October 2018
October 2018 Updates
In our October 2018 Update read insights and news relating to claiming work-related expenses, ATO data analytics and prefilling, standard deductions and “push returns” and the ATO as SMSF regulator.
- 26 September 2018
September 2018 Updates
In this September 2018 insights and news relating to call to boost instant asset write-off to $100,000, Tax return required for excess super non-concessional contributions, First Home Super Saver scheme ATO guidance and ATO targeting car sharing platforms.
- 13 August 2018
August 2018 Updates
In this August 2018 insights and news relating to Government launches new service to simplify business registrations, ATO warning about scammers, Transacting with cryptocurrency and income tax residency rules for individuals.
- 31 July 2018
July 2018 Updates
In this July 2018 insights and news relating to Personal tax cuts now law, GST property Seetlement online forms and SMSF compliance: don’t slip up.
- 18 July 2018
Winter Newsletter 2018
Find key points on the latest Australian tax developments in our Winter 2018 Newsletter.
- 30 June 2018
2018 Tax Return Checklists
2018 Tax Return Checklists to assist in collating the information required for us to prepare your 2018 tax return.
- 28 June 2018
Tax Planning Strategies Newsletter 2018
As 30 June 2018 is fast approaching, the tips in our Tax Planning Strategies Newsletter can be useful in considering year-end tax planning strategies.
- 27 May 2018
Federal Budget May 2018
Key announcements of the May 2018 Federal Budget.
- 27 May 2018
May 2018 Updates
In this May 2018 insights and news relating to ATO closely examines work-related car expenses, data matching finds taxpayers with unnamed Swiss bank accounts, CGT main residence exemption to disappear for non-residents, and residential rental property travel expense deduction changes.
- 23 April 2018
April 2018 Updates
In this April 2018 insights and news relating to the latest small business benchmarks, Capital gains tax withholding,Superannuation rates and thresholds for 2018-2019 and Single Touch Payroll reporting.
- 3 April 2018
Autumn Newsletter 2018
Find in our Autumn 2018 newsletter key points from the world of tax for the last six months.
- 27 March 2018
2018 FBT Return Action Checklist
FBT return action checklist to assist with meeting FBT compliance obligations for the 2018 FBT year.
- 27 March 2018
March 2018 Updates
In this March 2018 insights and news relating to changes to small business CGT concessions, social security means testing of lifetime retirement income streams, the latest ATO targets and moves to combat the black economy,
- 19 February 2018
February 2018 Updates
In this February 2018 find insights and news relating to changes to ATO guidelines relating to profit allocation within professional firms, fringe benefits tax - employees private use of vehicles, tax consequences of trust vesting, and ATO disclosing business tax debt information to credit agencies.
- 10 December 2017
December 2017 Updates
In this December 2017 insights and news a number of important taxation developments including new passive income test for lower corporate tax rate, ATO guidance on what is “carrying on a business”? Tax treatment of long- term construction contracts and foreign equity distributions to corporate entit
- 21 November 2017
November 2017 Updates
In this November 2017 update find insights and news on compensation for ATO systems outages, small business restructure rollover,tax cut closed off for passive investment companies, identification numbers for directors, no GST on digital currency and the superannuation guarantee.
- 2 October 2017
October 2017 Updates
In this October 2017 insights and news relating to Medicare Levy Increases, Updates for Foreign, Residents, New “Similar Business” Test, Work Related Expense Scrutiny, Advance Activity Statement Lodgement, Updates for Retiree's, Simplified GST for Food Retailers and Super System Reforms First Home S
- 12 September 2017
September 2017 Updates
In this September 2017 insights and news relating to Work related expense claims under scrutiny, working holidaymakers and trax returns for 2017, small business instant asset write- offs, tax debts: setting up a payment plan.
- 17 August 2017
August 2017 Updates
In this August 2017 insights and news relating to tax cut for small businesses, super reforms, self-managed super funds, “Netflix” tax and GST draft guidelines.
- 16 July 2017
July 2017 Updates
In this July 2017 insights and news relating to higher education HELP changes announced, super reforms from 1 July 2017, Bill to reduce corporate tax rate, and budget updates.
- 18 June 2017
Tax Planning Strategies Newsletter 2017
As 30 June 2017 is fast approaching, the tips in our Tax Planning Strategies Newsletter can be useful in considering year-end tax planning strategies.
- 4 June 2017
June 2017 Updates
In this June 2017 insights and news relating to tax assistance for people affected by Cyclone Debbie, ATO adds value to developing financial literacy, super guarantee non-compliance: Senate Committee report and Illegal SMSF early access scheme leads to $6,000 fine.
- 21 May 2017
Federal Budget May 2017
Key announcements of the May 2017 Federal Budget.
- 19 April 2017
April 2017 Updates
In this April 2017 insights and news relating to Ride-sharing drivers must register for GST, tax offset for spouse super contributions, ATO to visit certain small businesses, super reforms and deductions for carried-forward company losses.
- 6 March 2017
March 2017 Updates
In this March 2017 insights and news relating to research and development claims in building and construction industry, intangible capital improvements made to a pre-CGT asset,personal services income diverted to SMSFs, and tax risk management and governance review guide.
- 20 February 2017
February 2017 Updates
In this February 2017 insights and news relating to ATO priority on settling cases, ATO develops work-related expenses risk profiles, no disclaimer of trust interest, new ATO data-matching program: ride sourcing, and taxation ruling on commercial website deductibility.
- 29 December 2016
December 2016 Updates
In this December 2016 insights and news relating to contrived trust arrangements in ATO sights, GST and countertrade transactions, companies held to be resident and liable to tax in Australia, and ATO data-matching programs continue.
- 9 November 2016
November 2016 Updates
In this May 2018 insights and news relating to ATO closely examines work-related car expenses, data matching finds taxpayers with unnamed Swiss bank accounts, CGT main residence exemption to disappear for non-residents, and residential rental property travel expense deduction changes.
- 12 October 2016
October 2016 Updates
In this October 2016 insights and news relating to personal middle income tax rate cut on the way, small business tax breaks in the pipeline, single touch payroll reporting legislative changes, and ATO eye on SMSFs and income arrangements.
- 21 September 2016
September 2016 Updates
In this September 2016 insights and news relating to ATO flags retirement planning schemes of concern, deductibility for gifts to clients and airport lounge membership fees, and changes to $500,000 lifetime super cap confirmed.
- 17 August 2016
August 2016 Updates
In this August 2016 insights and news relating to ATO small business benchmarks updated, SMSF early voluntary disclosure service for contraventions, and new tax governance guide for SMSFs.
- 6 July 2016
July 2016 Updates
In this July 2016 insights and news relating to Tax time 2016, SMSF borrowing arm’s length terms deadline extended, lifetime $500,000 non-concessional superannuation cap, and ATO clearance certificates for property disposals.
- 2 June 2016
June 2016 Updates
In this June 2016 insights and news relating to tax incentives to promote innovation, car expenses and special arrangements for the 2016 FBT year, holiday homes: tax considerations and individuals caught in “Panama Papers” leak.
- 30 May 2016
Federal Budget May 2016
In this special Budget edition find key announcements of the May 2016 Federal Budget
- 17 May 2016
May 2016 Updates
In this May 2016 insights and news relating to deferring income, maximising deductions, and important changes and tips for companies, trusts, small business entities and superannuation.
- 10 April 2016
April 2016 Updates
In this April 2016 insights and news relating to deadline looming for SMSF collectables compliance, overseas student debt:repayment threshold, ATO data-matching for insured “lifestyle” assets and small business restructures made easier.
- 20 March 2016
March 2016 Updates
In this March 2016 insights and news relating to tax relief for small business that restructure on the way, Trusts’ ABN to be cancelled if no longer carrying on business, withholding tax for car allowances and travellers with student debts need to update contact details.
- 23 February 2016
February 2016 Updates
In this February 2016 insights and news relating to single touch payroll pilot and tax offset proposed, GST simplified accounting methods for small food retailers, Government’s Innovation Agenda contains tax incentives, and ATO data-matching real property transactions.