Tax
When overseas workers are Australian employees
The Fair Work Commission has recently ruled that a Philippines-based “independent contractor” was, in fact, an employee unfairly dismissed by her Australian employer. If you’re like us, you’re probably wondering […]
Read MoreSuccession: the series
Ok, not that Succession series. Each month we’ll bring you a new perspective on transferring property. Be it estate planning, managing an inheritance, or the various forms of business succession. […]
Read More$81.5m payroll tax win for Uber
Multinational ride-sharing system Uber has successfully contested six Revenue NSW payroll tax assessments totalling over $81.5 million. The assessments were issued on the basis that Uber drivers were employees and […]
Read MoreProperty and ‘lifestyle’ assets in the spotlight
Own an investment property or an expensive lifestyle asset like a boat or aircraft? The ATO are looking closely at these assets to see if what has been declared in […]
Read MoreIt wasn’t me: the tax fraud scam
You login to your myGov account to find that your activity statements for the last 12 months have been amended and GST credits of $100k issued. But it wasn’t you. […]
Read MoreThe changes to how tax practitioners work with clients
The Government has amended the legislation guiding registered tax practitioners to include compulsory reporting of material uncorrected errors to the Tax Commissioner. The Government has legislated a series of changes […]
Read MoreDivorce, you, and your business
Breaking up is hard to do. Beyond the emotional and financial turmoil divorce creates, there are a number of issues that need to be resolved. What happens when there is […]
Read MoreWhen is a gift not a gift?
The Tax Commissioner has successfully argued that more than $1.6m deposited in a couple’s bank account was assessable income, not a gift or a loan from friends. The case of […]
Read MoreRevised Stage 3 Tax Cuts Confirmed For 1 July
Parliament has approved the modified stage 3 tax reductions, which are scheduled to take effect starting 1 July 2024. Prior to the implementation of the updated tax brackets, it’s important […]
Read MoreThe ATO Debt Dilemma
In the closing months of last year, a myriad of taxpayers and their representatives were alerted by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) regarding the existence of outstanding historical tax debts. […]
Read MorePitfalls of the Fringe Benefits Tax
The fiscal period for the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) concludes on March 31st. We delve into the problematic areas that are expected to draw scrutiny from the ATO. Electric Vehicles […]
Read MoreInconsistencies Between Taxpayer Claims and ATO Evidence
A striking case brought before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) recently underscored the critical nature of aligning one’s tax claims with the supporting evidence provided. This case revolved around heritage […]
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