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If Santa was an Australian tax resident

If Santa was an Australian tax resident

A lighter look at the complexity of Australian taxation laws and the year that has been. Dear Mr Claus, Thank you for the opportunity to provide strategic business, tax and compliance advice for your operation. I’m pleased you have initiated this advice as the...
Overseas gifts and loans in the spotlight

Overseas gifts and loans in the spotlight

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has recently issued an alert on gifts or loans from overseas. The ATO is particularly concerned about schemes and arrangements explicitly designed to circumvent Australian tax laws. In general, Australian-resident taxpayers need to...
Tax and the normalisation of cryptocurrency

Tax and the normalisation of cryptocurrency

The Australian Taxation Office recently updated its guidance on tax and cryptocurrency. In early November, the Commonwealth Bank announced become Australia’s first bank to offer customers the ability to buy, sell and hold crypto assets directly through the...
How to set up your director ID

How to set up your director ID

Directors are now required to register for a unique identification number that they will keep for life. What is a director ID? A director ID is a 15-digit identification number that, once issued, will remain with that director for life regardless of whether they stop...
What happens to your superannuation when you die?

What happens to your superannuation when you die?

Superannuation is not like other assets as it is held in trust by the trustee of the superannuation fund.  When you die, it does not automatically form part of your estate but instead, is paid to your eligible beneficiaries by the fund trustee according to the rules...