We send regular tax and accounting newsletters to our clients. We believe this will alert them to important tax and accounting issues on an ongoing basis. We have included copies of our newsletters below.
Super Guarantee Compliance: Time To Take Action
The government is getting tough on employers who fail to make…
February 12, 2019/by Juilee SatheExplanatory Memorandum February 2019
Tax clinic trial to reduce tax regulatory burden
To help reduce…
February 8, 2019/by Juilee SatheClient Alert February 2019
Tax clinic trial to reduce tax regulatory burden
To help reduce…
February 8, 2019/by Juilee SatheNew SMS scam ‘spoofs’ ATO number
ATO assistant commissioner Karen Foat said the agency has been…
February 5, 2019/by Juilee SatheInstant asset write-off threshold upped to $25k
The government has increased the threshold for the instant asset…
February 1, 2019/by Juilee SatheATO flags common errors with contribution deductions
With greater numbers of clients now eligible to claim deductions…
February 1, 2019/by Juilee SatheLRBA Changes May Hinder SMSF Gearing
In the last decade, many SMSFs have used a "limited recourse…
January 29, 2019/by Juilee SatheAre You Getting the Most from Your Investment Property?
Property depreciation claims
Just as with other assets linked…
January 25, 2019/by Juilee SatheHow to Retire happily
IN BRIEF
Identify what brings you a sense of accomplishment…
January 22, 2019/by Juilee SathePAYG withholding: new penalties for non-compliance
In 2017, a government taskforce on the black economy reported…
January 18, 2019/by Juilee SatheSelling an inherited property? Here are the rules
People who want to delay the sale of a dwelling they receive…
January 15, 2019/by Juilee SathePlaying to Win in the Gig Economy
What is the gig economy?
The gig economy is characterised by…
January 11, 2019/by Juilee SatheDealing With An Excess Super Contributions Determination
Just when most people thought they had finalised their income…
January 8, 2019/by Juilee SatheI’m Hiring! Getting the Most from the Gig Economy
What is the gig economy?
The gig economy is a labour market…
December 14, 2018/by Juilee SatheExplanatory Memorandum December 2018
Work-related tax deductions down for 2018
The ATO has reported…
December 10, 2018/by Juilee SatheClient Alert – December 2018
Work-related tax deductions down for 2018
The ATO has reported…
December 10, 2018/by Juilee SatheGuidance on Superannuation measure for downsizer contributions
The ATO has released a ruling and a guidance note on the measure…
December 7, 2018/by Juilee SatheATO’s Use Of Real-Time Data For SG Compliance
As technology improves, there's a continual move towards real-time…
December 4, 2018/by Juilee SatheDirector Identification Numbers Coming Soon
Being a director of a company comes with many responsibilities,…
November 30, 2018/by Juilee SatheWorld Congress of Accountants – Audit
The World Congress of Accountants was a chance for leading experts…
November 27, 2018/by Juilee SatheTax Consequences Of Compensation From Financial Institutions
The Royal Commission into misconduct tin the banking, superannuation…
November 23, 2018/by Juilee SatheGovernment Debts And Your Travel Plans
Departure Prohibition Orders (DPOs) have long been used as a…
November 21, 2018/by Juilee SatheSuper Transfer Balance Cap: Reporting Events
With the introduction of the transfer balance cap of $1.6m designed…
November 16, 2018/by Juilee SatheATO warns on minimum pension payments
The Australian Taxation Office has issued a warning to trustees…
November 13, 2018/by Juilee SatheIncreasing Penalties For White-Collar Crime
As the Royal Commission into the misconduct in the banking,…
November 9, 2018/by Juilee SatheCan’t Buy Me Love: Conscientious Coupling and Binding Financial Agreements
The breakdown of a relationship is frequently ranked second,…
November 6, 2018/by Juilee SatheClient Alert: November 2018
Transfer balance cap: ATO highlights admin issues
On 30 August…
November 2, 2018/by Juilee SatheExplanatory Memorandum November 2018
Transfer balance cap: ATO highlights admin issues
On 30 August…
November 2, 2018/by Juilee SatheTop mistakes Aussies make when setting up an SMSF
In a speech given earlier this month, ATO assistant commissioner…
October 31, 2018/by Juilee SatheCatch-up Concessional Contribution Caps
The ATO has released details of Catch-up concessional contribution…
October 26, 2018/by Juilee SatheSetting Up Your SMSF
If you're thinking of setting up your own self-managed super…
October 19, 2018/by Juilee SatheImprovements To GST Risk Assessment
The Inspector-General of Taxation (IGT) has recently released…
October 18, 2018/by Juilee SatheTax Return Lodgement Due Soon
With the 31 October fast approaching, so is the deadline for…
October 16, 2018/by Juilee SatheDirector changes tabled, $1m fines for non-compliance
Treasury Laws Amendment (Registries Modernisation and Other Measures)…
October 10, 2018/by Juilee SatheExplanatory Memorandum October 2018
Claiming work-related expenses: ATO guides and toolkits
This…
October 5, 2018/by Juilee SatheClient Alert – October 2018
Claiming work-related expenses: ATO guides and toolkits
This…
October 5, 2018/by Juilee SatheTaxable SMSF Assets Double: Is Your Fund Affected?
It's been a little over a year since the dual changes of the…
October 5, 2018/by Juilee SatheATO holds millions in unclaimed refunds after 200k skipped lodgement
With the deadline of 31 October for self-preparers edging closer,…
October 4, 2018/by Juilee SatheAre You An Australian Resident?
In this global interconnected world, many Australians will no…
October 2, 2018/by Juilee SatheGarnishee Orders May Bring Home The Bacon
Issuing a garnishee order is a cheap and easy way to claw back…
September 18, 2018/by Juilee SatheAge Pension Eligibility Rule
The Government has announced that the Age Pension eligibility…
September 11, 2018/by Juilee SatheMeaning Of Independent: Financial Advisers
With all the media coverage around the negative behaviour of…
September 6, 2018/by Juilee SatheReform Of The ABN System
In Australia, there are currently around 7.7m ABNs with over…
September 5, 2018/by Juilee SatheSuperannuation Payout upon Death
Do you ever wonder what happens to your superannuation after…
August 24, 2018/by Juilee SatheIt Follows: Higher Education Debts
It might seem like a horror movie cliché, a monster that follows…
August 23, 2018/by Juilee Sathe‘Mess’ of 125 taxes suffocating business: Tax Institute
An “unnecessary array” of taxes and inefficiencies has been…
August 17, 2018/by Juilee SatheTRANSFER BALANCE ACCOUNT REPORT (TBAR) REPORTING
What is it?
Since 1 July 2017, the ATO has a limit on the…
August 14, 2018/by Juilee SatheR&D Tax Incentive Overhaul
The Research and Development (R&D) tax incentive is an offset…
August 7, 2018/by Juilee SatheTax Time Focus Areas for Individuals
It's tax time again, as you gather your receipts and other assorted…
August 7, 2018/by Juilee SatheExplanatory Memorandum August 2018
Government launches new service to simplify business registrations
The…
July 31, 2018/by Juilee SatheClient Alert – August 2018
Government launches new service to simplify business registrations
The…
July 31, 2018/by Juilee SatheDownsize to Boost your Super
Now all the kids have all flown the coop and you're left with…
July 24, 2018/by Juilee SatheCash Payments Limit Coming Soon
As a part of the crackdown on black economy, the Government is…
July 24, 2018/by Juilee SatheA stocktake of Superannuation policy
The following is a brief stocktake of the main changes introduced …
July 16, 2018/by Juilee SatheThe Lure of Fraud
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July 12, 2018/by Juilee SatheProposed Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty from 24th May 2018
The deductibility and removal of the administration component…
July 6, 2018/by Juilee SatheExplanatory Memorandum July 2018
Business lending practices in spotlight at Royal Commission
Bank…
July 2, 2018/by Juilee SatheClient Alert July 2018
Business lending practices in spotlight at Royal Commission
Bank…
July 2, 2018/by Juilee SatheSingle Touch Payroll: Are You Ready?
If you run a business, you've probably heard a lot about Single…
June 27, 2018/by Juilee SatheUber Not An Employer
Employer groups have been dealt a blow after a Fair Work Commission…
June 27, 2018/by Juilee SatheIncrease in Payroll Tax threshold for NSW
This week, the NSW state budget revealed that the payroll tax…
June 22, 2018/by Juilee SathePersonal Income Tax Bill passes both houses of Parliament
The Government has secured enough support from the cross-bench…
June 22, 2018/by Juilee SatheClient Alert – Explanatory Memorandum (June 2018)
Tax planning
With the end of the 2018 income tax year rapidly…
June 19, 2018/by Juilee SatheClient Alert June 2018
Tax planning
With the end of the 2018 income tax year rapidly…
June 19, 2018/by Juilee SathePre-lodgement Compliance Review: What You Need To Know
As a part of the ATO's concerted efforts to engage taxpayers…
June 19, 2018/by Juilee SatheLEGAL EARLY RELEASE OF SUPER
Most people know that superannuation cannot be accessed until…
June 19, 2018/by Juilee SatheClient Alert – Explanatory Memorandum (May 2018)
ATO closely examines work-related car expenses
The ATO has announced…
May 9, 2018/by Juilee SatheClient Alert May 2018
ATO closely examines work-related car expenses
The ATO is concerned…
May 9, 2018/by Juilee Sathe2018 FEDERAL BUDGET – KEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
PERSONAL TAXATION
Personal tax rates: staged seven-year reform…
May 9, 2018/by Juilee SatheClient Alert Explanatory Memorandum (March 2018)
CURRENCY:
This issue of Client Alert takes into account developments…
February 14, 2018/by adminClient Alert (March 2018)
Bill to implement housing affordability CGT changes
As part…
February 14, 2018/by adminClient Alert Explanatory Memorandum (February 2018)
ATO rethink on guidelines for profit allocation within professional…
January 29, 2018/by adminClient Alert (February 2018)
ATO guidelines: profit allocation within professional firms
The…
January 29, 2018/by adminClient Alert Explanatory Memorandum (December 2017)
Consultation paper: combating phoenix activities
The Federal…
November 2, 2017/by adminClient Alert (December 2017)
Consultation paper: combating phoenix activities
The Federal…
November 2, 2017/by adminClient Alert Explanatory Memorandum (November 2017)
Compensation for ATO systems outages
After the ATO’s unplanned…
October 27, 2017/by adminClient Alert (November 2017)
Compensation for ATO systems outages
After the ATO’s unplanned…
October 27, 2017/by adminClient Alert Explanatory Memorandum (October 2017)
Bills for increase in Medicare levy to 2.5%
The Medicare Levy…
September 11, 2017/by adminClient Alert (October 2017)
Bill to increase Medicare levy
The Medicare Levy Amendment (National…
September 11, 2017/by adminClient Alert Explanatory Memorandum (September 2017)
Work-related expense claims under scrutiny
The ATO has warned…
August 16, 2017/by adminClient Alert (September 2017)
Work-related expense claims under scrutiny
Will you claim work-related…
August 16, 2017/by adminClient Alert Explanatory Memorandum (August 2017)
Tax cut for small businesses: ATO will amend returns
For the…
July 28, 2017/by adminClient Alert (August 2017)
Tax cut for small business: ATO will amend returns
For the 2016–2017…
July 28, 2017/by adminClient Alert Explanatory Memorandum (July 2017)
Higher education HELP changes announced
The Government has announced…
June 21, 2017/by adminClient Alert ( July 2017)
Higher education HELP changes announced
The Government has announced…
June 21, 2017/by adminTax Planning – July 2017
Tax planning
There are many ways that entities can defer income,…
June 21, 2017/by adminClient Alert (May 2017)
Tax assistance for people affected by Cyclone Debbie
The ATO…
May 10, 2017/by adminFederal budget | June 2017
PERSONAL TAXATION
No change to personal tax rates; Budget deficit…
May 10, 2017/by adminClient Alert Explanatory Memorandum (April 2017)
Ride-sharing drivers must register for GST
Not surprisingly,…
March 27, 2017/by adminClient Alert (April 2017)
Ride-sharing drivers must register for GST
In a recent decision,…
March 27, 2017/by adminClient Alert Explanatory Memorandum (March 2017)
Re-characterisation of income from trading businesses
On 31…
February 20, 2017/by adminClient Alert (March 2017)
Re-characterisation of income from trading businesses
The ATO…
February 20, 2017/by adminClient Alert Explanatory Memorandum (December 2016)
Contrived trust arrangements in ATO sights
On 17 November 2016…
December 22, 2016/by adminClient Alert (December 2016)
Contrived trust arrangements in ATO sights
The ATO has cautioned…
December 22, 2016/by adminClient Alert Explanatory Memorandum (November 2016)
Budget superannuation changes on the way
The Federal Government…
October 20, 2016/by adminClient Alert (November 2016)
Budget superannuation changes on the way
The Federal Government…
October 20, 2016/by adminClient Alert Explanatory Memorandum (October 2016)
Personal middle income tax rate cut on the way
The Treasury…
September 19, 2016/by Juilee SatheClient Alert (October 2016)
Personal middle income tax rate cut on the way
The Federal Government…
September 19, 2016/by Juilee SatheClient Alert Explanatory Memorandum (September 2016)
Share economy participants reminded of tax obligations
The ATO…
August 24, 2016/by Juilee SatheClient Alert (September 2016)
Share economy participants reminded of tax obligations
The ATO…
August 24, 2016/by Juilee SatheLinks
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