by epoch | Apr 21, 2023 | eNews
When you start a business, it inevitably consumes not just a lot of time but a lot of cash, and much of this is money you have already paid tax on. So, it only seems fair that when the business is up and running, the business can pay you back. Right? There are myriad...
by epoch | Apr 21, 2023 | eNews
Earn-out clauses for the sale of a business are increasingly common. We look at the positives and negatives that every business owner should consider. Business transactions often include earn-out clauses where the vendors ‘earn’ part of the purchase price...
by epoch | Apr 21, 2023 | eNews
Just in time for the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year that started on 1 April, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released new details on electric vehicles. The FBT exemption for electric cars Suppose your employer provides you with a car classified as a zero or...
by Mark Cusack | Mar 2, 2023 | eNews
A consultation paper released by Treasury has sparked a national debate about the role, purpose and access to Superannuation ahead of the 2023-24 Federal Budget. What is the purpose of Superannuation? At first glance, the consultation released by Treasury in February...
by Mark Cusack | Mar 2, 2023 | eNews
Taxpayers claiming deductions on holiday homes are in the ATO’s sights. The ATO is more than a little concerned that people with holiday homes are claiming more deductions than they should and have published the starting questions they will be asking to...
by Mark Cusack | Mar 2, 2023 | eNews
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its approach to how you claim expenses for working from home. The ATO has ‘refreshed’ the way you can claim deductions for the costs you incur while working from home. From 1 July 2022 onwards, you can...