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ATO ramps up heat on directors

ATO ramps up heat on directors

Throughout March, the ATO sent letters to directors who are potentially in breach of their obligations to ensure that the company they represent has met its PAYG withholding, superannuation guarantee charge, or GST obligations. These letters are a warning shot and...
Federal Budget 2022-23: For Business

Federal Budget 2022-23: For Business

$120 deduction for every $100 spent on technology From7:30pm AEDT, 29 March 2022 until 30 June 2023 The Government intends to provide a 120% tax deduction for expenditure incurred by small businesses on business expenses and depreciating assets that support their...
Federal Budget 2022-23: Your Superannuation

Federal Budget 2022-23: Your Superannuation

Reduction in minimum superannuation drawdown rates extended again The temporary 50% reduction in superannuation minimum drawdown requirements for account-based pensions and similar products has been extended to 30 June 2023.  Minimum superannuation drawdown rates...
Federal Budget 2022-23: For You and Your Family

Federal Budget 2022-23: For You and Your Family

Temporary reduction in fuel excise From12.01am 30 March 2022 A few jokes are going around social media about the price of fuel. The Government will temporarily reduce the excise and excise-equivalent customs duty rate that applies to petrol and diesel by 50% for six...
Federal Budget: 2022-23: Don’t Rock The Boat

Federal Budget: 2022-23: Don’t Rock The Boat

As expected, the 2022-23 Federal Budget is safe and ballot box friendly, focusing on jobs, cost of living, home ownership, and health. Key initiatives include: A 6 month, 50% reduction in fuel excise with effect from midnight Budget night A $420 cost of living...
The ATO’s attack on trusts and trust distributions

The ATO’s attack on trusts and trust distributions

Late last month, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released a package of new guidance material that directly targets how trusts distribute income. Many family groups will pay higher taxes (now and potentially retrospectively) as a result of the ATO’s more...