Author: Emily Kermac
What’s changing on 1 July 2020?
With all the changes occurring in the last year, it’s difficult to keep track. Thankfully we have compiled a list of a few things we can confirm to occur on 1 July 2020.
ATO Extends JobKeeper Declaration Deadline
Recent changes to the JobKeeper Payment scheme means employers have a little more time to send in their report.
CGT and the family home: expats and foreigners excluded from tax exemption
Late in 2019, legislative changes were made that exclude non-residents from accessing the main residence exemption.
Should you have Tax Audit Insurance?
Many small business owners need to question whether or not to purchase tax audit insurance.
Can the tax office take money out of your account? It’s your right to know.
If the ATO has queries or suspects something is not right, you need to be able to respond.
The tax deductibility of Christmas gifts and parties to staff
Christmas parties are considered to be “entertainment benefits”. Therefore, the expenses may be subject to fringe benefits tax (FBT).
Cash Accounting vs Non-Cash Accounting For Reporting GST
As a general rule, smaller businesses tend to use cash accounting because it is not as complex as non-cash accounting.
ATO Take ‘Gloves Off’ On Overseas Income
The ATO have again flagged that under-reporting of foreign income is an issue.
Government To Restrict Business Cash Payments
Payments of $10,000 or more will need to be made electronically or by cheque.
The Tax Time Crackdown On SMEs
The tax office are continually warning small businesses of their sophisticated data matching and analysis tools which are pointing out all dodgy lodgements.
Be Careful With Claiming Laundry Expenses
The ATO is airing the ‘dirty laundry’ on work-related clothing and laundry expenses.
ATO Warns Small Business As We Enter Tax Time
It indicates a stricter stance against cheating taxpayers in 2019.