Tax
JobKeeper: The Next Phase
The first tranche of JobKeeper ended on 27 September 2020. We look at the issues for those seeking to qualify for the second tranche of JobKeeper and for those no longer eligible.
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The Little Disaster – Structure for Success
Having the right structure can be the key difference for financial independence. Regardless of whether you are running your business or selling it, structure is everything. The New Financial Year is a great time to be looking at your business structure. The small business tax laws in Australia are very flexible and give businesses a chance to restructure and get themselves right.
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Tax On Shares: ATO Extends Data Matching Program
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) is utilising data provided by the Australian Investments and Security Commission (ASIC) to data match share trades.
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Working From Home: What Deductions Can You Claim?
For a while now, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has been concerned about tax deductions individuals have been claiming for a whole host of expenses. The latest on their ‘hit list’ are home office expenses. We guide you through what you can and can’t claim if you work from home.
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The Rules For GST And Food
Owners of cafes and restaurants, and any businesses that sell or prepare food, need to be aware of when to charge GST. Unfortunately, it is not often a simple yes or no. Navigating the world of food and GST can be like weaving through a maze. A delicious maze, albeit.
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What’s The Tax Benefit Of A Negatively Geared Property?
With a negatively geared property, you’re going to have generated a loss, and that loss is then used to reduce your taxable income and increase your tax refund at the end of the year.
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Changes to Courier and Cleaning Services Reporting
If you are a business that provides cleaning or courier services, you will now need to lodge a Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR) to inform the ATO about your payments to contractors.
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Important Tax Dates: December 2018
Dates to remember in December..
December 21 – November Monthly Instalment Activity Statement (IAS) due
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