Tax News That Matters - For Individuals and Small Business
IGOT Report On ATO Handling Of Objections
IGOT interim report on ATO’s handling of objections The result of a recent review into the ATO’s handling of objections
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Deceased estates and CGT: disposal of dwelling
Practical Compliance Guideline PCG 2019/5 updated for COVID Practical Compliance Guideline PCG 2019/5 has recently been updated by the ATO
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Market valuation for tax purposes
Updated ATO Guide – Market valuation for tax purposes The ATO has released an updated version of its online Guide,
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FBT record keeping: proposals for simplification
Proposal to simplify FBT record keeping In order to reduce red tape for businesses, the government has released draft legislation
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Bonus deduction for employee training proposal
Proposed 20% bonus deduction for employee training To stem the tide of the current workforce shortage in many industries, the
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Period of review changes coming for some SMEs
Some SMEs to be subject to 4 year period of review Some small and medium business entities (SMEs) could soon
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Individual tax residency: upcoming changes
Changes to clarify the tax residency tests for individuals A Draft Ruling is due to be issued by the ATO
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Legislative changes in the pipeline
Forthcoming tax law changes The government has introduced a number of legislative changes, some related to previously prorogued measures when
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Electric cars to be exempt from FBT
FBT exemption for electric cars During the 2022 election campaign, Labor announced its Electric Car Discount policy in order to
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GST fraud update: Operation Protego
GST fraud update: Operation Protego In a recent update on Operation Protego, the ATO has continued to take action against
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ATO’s new approach to UPE’s and sub-trusts
ATO new approach to unpaid present entitlements and sub-trusts The long awaited Taxation Determination on the treatment of UPEs and
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ATO strategy update: small business and indviduals
ATO strategy update: small business and individuals While providing a recent strategy update, Mr Jeremy Hirschhorn, Second Commissioner Client Engagement
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ATO approach to LPP – new protocol
ATO’s new protocol for making LPP claims Recently, the ATO released a protocol document which contains its recommended approach for
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Temporary full expensing of depreciating assets extended
Temporary full expensing of depreciating assets extended Businesses will have another year to utilise the temporary full expensing of depreciating
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