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Tax Office sounds warning on 8 types of super schemes

December 22, 2019 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Tax Office sounds warning on 8 types of super schemes

The Australian Taxation Office has earmarked a number of superannuation and SMSF schemes it says are under additional scrutiny for their ability to enable taxpayers to evade laws around superannuation and tax rules.


Don’t forget sharing economy income

December 19, 2019 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Don’t forget sharing economy income

Money that you earn from “gig” jobs through platforms like Uber, Airtasker and Airbnb, such as transporting passengers or renting out a room or house, counts as your assessable income.


Salary sacrificing and the superannuation guarantee

December 14, 2019 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Salary sacrificing and the superannuation guarantee

Employers should take note of the new rules that became law on 28 October 2019, regarding the application of compulsory superannuation guarantee to salary sacrificed superannuation amounts.


Why so much super “stuff” this year?

December 11, 2019 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Why so much super “stuff” this year?

New rules mean that insurance coverage will be cancelled on “inactive” superannuation accounts from 1 July 2019, unless the fund member informs the fund in writing that they want to keep the insurance.


Reverse Mortgage?

December 8, 2019 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Reverse Mortgage?

Some elderly Australians are trapped asset rich, income poor.  Whilst downsizing might be the smartest solution, another option is a reverse mortgage.


15,000 tip-offs as ATO black economy hotline rings hot

November 30, 2019 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on 15,000 tip-offs as ATO black economy hotline rings hot

Black economy tip-off calls to the ATO have breached the 15,000 mark in the three months since it launched its new tax integrity centre, with cash payments and income declaration among the biggest gripes.


What happens when interest rates hit the floor?

November 28, 2019 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on What happens when interest rates hit the floor?

Amid challenges facing central banks in keeping the economy open for business, zero or negative benchmark interest rates are a real possibility. Let’s consider what that means for business.


Director Penalty Notices (DPN)

November 25, 2019 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Director Penalty Notices (DPN)

Directors need to be more aware of the increased ATO scrutiny of company reporting and payment obligations.