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Every so often the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) sends a ‘shot across the bow’ warning taxpayers where their gaze is focussed. Last month in a speech to the National Press Club, Tax Commissioner Chris Jordan did exactly that. Part of the reason for this public...

The new financial year typically brings a number of important changes for business, individuals and the economy as a whole. Here’s a summary of the key things to remember from 1 July 2017: GST applies to digital products & services imported by consumers Small...

Generational succession - handing your business across to your kids or family – sounds simple enough. However, many families end up in dispute right at the point when the parents, business, and children are most vulnerable. It’s important that generational succession...

The wide-ranging superannuation reforms come into effect on 1 July 2017. With the changes come a series of issues that Trustees need to be across, even if they don’t immediately affect you or your fund. Read more

Anyone with investment property in Australia is probably feeling a little edgy with all the recent media attention on deductions, affordable housing, and negative gearing. I take a look at some of the key tax issues for investors pre and post 30 June. Read...

What can you do to reduce your tax and the tax paid by your business? The answer is quite a bit but it takes planning pre 30 June. Here are my top tips. Read more

EPOCH presents a Special Edition of ereview focused on the 2017/18 Federal Budget. Read more

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is on the warpath over work related travel expenses and is prepared to test the boundaries of claims in court. Read more

The popular $20,000 instant asset write-off for small business ends on 30 June 2017. This concession enables small businesses to immediately write-off depreciable assets which cost less than $20,000. Read more

It’s always difficult for Governments and regulators to keep pace with changing business models, funding approaches, and technology. But, recent reforms and a series of new initiatives seek to free up entrepreneurs from excessive regulation, inflexible tax regimes,...