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Government urged to address lingering issues with advice reforms

February 25, 2022 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Government urged to address lingering issues with advice reforms

CPA Australia says the legislative reforms under the Better Advice Bill do not meet the intent of Recommendation 7.1 of the Tax Practitioners Board Review and should be included in the Quality of Advice Review.


Extension of the bring-forward age up to 67

February 22, 2022 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Extension of the bring-forward age up to 67

For eligible individuals who make contributions above the annual non-concessional contributions cap, the bring-forward arrangement allows them to access future years caps and make extra non-concessional contributions without having to pay extra tax.


6 tips for small business success in 2022

February 17, 2022 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on 6 tips for small business success in 2022

 

Since the arrival of COVID-19, small businesses have been faced with challenges but there are opportunities to pivot and survive.  Here are 6 tips to help.

 


Extension in minimum drawdown rates

February 15, 2022 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Extension in minimum drawdown rates

The temporary reduction in superannuation minimum drawdown rates (due to covid impact on earnings)has been extended to 30 June 2022.


ATO releases new guidelines to combat identity theft.

February 13, 2022 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on ATO releases new guidelines to combat identity theft.

ATO and the Tax Practitioners Board have developed new client verification guidelines for tax practitioners, with criminals using increasingly sophisticated attempts to steal taxpayer identities.

 


State and Federal COVID-19 support — February – 2022

February 11, 2022 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on State and Federal COVID-19 support — February – 2022

The following links are to the latest state and federal government plans, schemes, programs, and initiatives to help businesses and individuals manage the impact of yet more COVID-19 restrictions.


ATO reiterates tax system incentives

January 31, 2022 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on ATO reiterates tax system incentives

 

ATO second commissioner Jeremy Hirschhorn has outlined the Tax Office’s commitment to ensuring a business-led recovery continues in the Australian market in the 2022 calendar year.

 


Increase in the number of SMSF members

January 25, 2022 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Increase in the number of SMSF members

 

On 1 July 2021, the maximum number of allowable members within an SMSF increased from four people to six people.