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Business and personal expenses should not be mixed
There are certain things in life that blend well and others that absolutely don’t. Personal and business finances are the type of thing that shouldn’t be mixed.
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Overseas gifts and loans in the spotlight
The ATO has recently issued an alert on gifts or loans from overseas. They are particularly concerned about schemes and arrangements designed specifically to circumvent Australian tax laws.
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How to set up your Director ID
Directors are now required to register for a unique identification number that they will keep for life. The introduction of the Director Identification Number (DIN) is part of the Government’s Modernisation of Business Registers (MBR) Program creating greater transparency, and preventing the potential for fraud and phoenix company activity. So, who needs one? What is the timeframe to apply and how do I set it up?
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Divorce, Superannuation and the Gender Divide
New legislation will help prevent superannuation assets from being hidden during divorce proceedings.
From 1 April 2022, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will be able to release details of an individual’s superannuation information to a family law court.
Recruiting new employees? The 1 November superannuation rule changes
From 1 November 2021, where an employee does not identify a superannuation fund, the employer is required to contact the ATO and request details of the employee’s existing superannuation fund or ‘stapled’ fund (the fund stapled to them).
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Victorian Government business boost announced for the extended lockdown
While Victoria is expected to remain in lockdown until the start of October, the Victorian Government will be rolling out additional financial support for the state’s small and medium businesses as they continue to grapple with the sustained impacts of lockdown restrictions.
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Employers exempt from FBT for retraining employees
Employers who deliver training to employees who are to be made redundant will now be exempt from fringe benefits tax after the legislation passed through Parliament.
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Work from home expenses under scrutiny & the perils of browsing Facebook
If you worked from home during lockdown and spent money on work related items that were not reimbursed by your employer, you might be able to claim some of these expenses as a deduction – but not everything you purchase can be claimed.
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