Australia by numbers – Update
May 14, 2018 12:00 am Comments Off on Australia by numbers – UpdateArmed with this information you'll be a conversation magnet at any party.
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Beware residency rules if moving overseas
May 11, 2018 12:00 am Comments Off on Beware residency rules if moving overseasSMSF trustees are often unaware that if they move overseas for an extended period of time, their SMSF may fall foul of the ATO’s residency rules and they may face a heavy tax bill.
Meaningful tax reform in high demand
May 9, 2018 12:00 am Comments Off on Meaningful tax reform in high demandComprehensive tax reform continues to dominate wish lists for the upcoming federal budget, with support for change to state-based taxes particularly high, according to a new survey.
Working holidaymakers and tax returns
May 3, 2018 12:00 am Comments Off on Working holidaymakers and tax returnsIf your business employs working holidaymakers – or you’ve been one yourself this year! – you need to satisfy the “backpacker tax” s that came into effect from 1 January 2017.
Single Touch Payroll – 1 April 2018 Action
April 22, 2018 12:00 am Comments Off on Single Touch Payroll – 1 April 2018 ActionSingle touch payroll will be a compulsory reporting requirement for employers.
Property investors on notice after ATO spots false claims
April 19, 2018 12:00 am Comments Off on Property investors on notice after ATO spots false claimsAs usual some ridiculous claims ruin it for genuine investors.
ATO issues update on cryptocurrency compliance traps
April 15, 2018 12:00 am Comments Off on ATO issues update on cryptocurrency compliance trapsThe ATO has provided further details on some of the regulatory considerations with cryptocurrency for SMSFs, including valuations, in specie contributions and ownership of assets.
Australia’s vital statistics
April 11, 2018 12:00 am Comments Off on Australia’s vital statisticsA quick read of this will make you the BBQ or dinner party expert.
Accountants spy elder abuse spike as mortgage stress sets in
April 8, 2018 12:00 am Comments Off on Accountants spy elder abuse spike as mortgage stress sets inHousing affordability is tempting some adult children into elder abuse territory, as they look to their parents' retirement savings to alleviate their mortgage stress.
Tax office releases fresh guidance on SMSFs
April 5, 2018 12:00 am Comments Off on Tax office releases fresh guidance on SMSFsThe ATO has released a new piece of guidance which outlines its concerns and compliance activity with reserves in SMSFs.
