by epoch | Apr 2, 2018 | eNews
A recent Parliamentary Inquiry into Tax Deductions created some fairly sensational headlines about what and how deductions are being claimed – $22 billion worth to be exact. In Australia, tax deductions are available for expenses incurred in producing...
by epoch | Mar 14, 2018 | eNews
PayID was launched in February this year as part of what’s known as the New Payments Platform. The service is being offered by most banks and allows for virtually instantaneous payments using mobile numbers or emails rather than traditional account details. Earlier...
by epoch | Mar 6, 2018 | eNews
Ever wondered how the ATO identifies audit targets? The ATO is very upfront when it comes to their compliance activity. Every year they publish small business benchmarks that outline what a typical business ‘looks like’ in different industries. If your business falls...
by epoch | Mar 6, 2018 | eNews
If a Bill currently before Parliament passes, from 1 July 2018, purchasers of new residential premises or new residential subdivisions will need to remit the GST on the purchase price directly to the ATO as part of the settlement process. This is a significant change...
by epoch | Mar 6, 2018 | eNews
The Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year ends on 31 March. I’ve outlined the key hot spots for employers and employees. Motor Vehicles – using the company car outside of work Just because your business buys a motor vehicle and it is used as a work vehicle, that alone does...
by epoch | Feb 4, 2018 | eNews
1 January 2018 Vacancy fees for foreign acquisitions of residential land – An annual vacancy fee imposed on foreign owners of residential real estate if the property is not occupied or genuinely available on the rental market for at least 183 days in a...
