Investment company Century Australia wrote to shareholders last week to tell them it was recalculating the franking credits it had issued with dividend payments made during the 2016/17 financial year. Century’s turnover in the 2016/17 financial was below $10 million, which means that under the new company tax rates, its rate for the year is […]
Tax cut for small businesses: ATO will amend returns For the 2016–2017 income year, the company tax rate for small businesses decreases to 27.5%. Companies with turnover of less than $10 million are eligible for this rate. The maximum franking credit that can be allocated to a frankable distribution has also been reduced to 27.5% […]
Tax cut for small business: ATO will amend returns For the 2016–2017 income year, the company tax rate for small businesses decreases to 27.5%. Companies with turnover of less than $10 million are eligible for this rate. The maximum franking credit that can be allocated to a frankable distribution has also been reduced to 27.5% […]
An overwhelming majority of SMSF trustees are uncomfortable with their personal financial records being processed and stored offshore, according to a recent survey. A survey of SMSF trustees conducted by SMSF administration firm Superfund Wholesale found that 70 per cent of respondents were uncomfortable with their personal financial records being processed and stored offshore, while […]
The company tax rate for small business has been reduced to 27.5% for 2016-17 and the maximum franking credit your small business clients can allocate has decreased to 27.5% (previously 30%). This reduced rate applies to companies with an aggregated turnover of less than $10 million. If small businesses have issued distributions for the financial […]
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Higher education HELP changes announced The Government has announced a package of reforms to higher education – the Higher Education Reform Package – to take effect generally from 1 January 2018. Under the package the maximum student contribution will increase from 1 January 2018, but there will be no up-front fees and no deregulation of fees. A new set […]
Higher education HELP changes announced The Government has announced a package of reforms to higher education – the Higher Education Reform Package – to take effect generally from 1 January 2018. Under the package the maximum student contribution will increase from 1 January 2018, but there will be no up-front fees and no deregulation of fees. A new set […]
Tax planning There are many ways that entities can defer income, maximise deductions and take advantage of other tax planning initiatives to manage their taxable income. Taxpayers should be aware that they need to start the year-end tax planning process early in order to maximise these opportunities. Of course, those undertaking tax planning should be […]
Tax assistance for people affected by Cyclone Debbie The ATO has said it will fast-track refunds for people affected by extreme weather and flooding associated with Tropical Cyclone Debbie and ex-Cyclone Debbie in Queensland and New South Wales, and will allow extra time for those taxpayers and their agents to lodge income tax returns and […]