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Are You Claiming All the Business Deductions You Are Entitled To?

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With 30 June approaching, now is one of the most valuable times of the year to sit down and review your business expenses. Many small business owners either miss deductions they are entitled to claim, or claim them incorrectly and invite ATO…

Do You Need to Lodge an FBT Return This Year?

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The fringe benefits tax year runs from 1 April to 31 March — and if your business provided any non-cash benefits to employees or their family members during that period, an FBT return may be due. The lodgement deadline is 21 May, so now…

Inherited A Home? If You Sell, Watch Out For These Tax Traps!

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Inheriting a home can be both an emotional and practical experience. Alongside the personal significance, there are important tax considerations to be aware of – particularly if you decide to live in the property for a period and then…

How Does PAYG Make Tax Time Easier For You?

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Paying tax can sometimes feel daunting, but the PAYG system is designed to make it easier to manage. PAYG, or Pay As You Go, allows individuals and businesses to meet their tax obligations gradually throughout the year, rather than facing…

The Sacrifices Your Salary Makes Can Prove Fruitful At Tax Time

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Salary sacrifice is a strategy in which an employee agrees to forego part of their pre-tax salary in exchange for employer-provided benefits. These benefits can include superannuation contributions, cars, laptops, or other approved work-related…

The Impact Digital Assets You Forgot You Owned Can Have On Your Tax

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In today’s digital world, people are accumulating assets in more forms than ever. Some are obvious, such as shares or property, while others exist quietly online and are often forgotten until tax time. Yet even if you haven’t thought…

Rain, Hail, Or Financial Troubles: How To Make Sure You’re Meeting Your Tax Obligations Promptly

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Life doesn’t always go to plan. Unexpected events such as job loss, illness, natural disasters, business downturns, or family crises can make it difficult to meet your tax obligations on time. Managing tax bills and lodgments under pressure…

Offsetting Losses Against Taxable Income: Understanding Negative Gearing

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Negative gearing is a concept often discussed in property investment, but it can also apply to other income-producing assets, like shares. It’s a strategy that allows investors to offset investment losses against their taxable income, potentially…

FBT Season Is Upon Us! What You Need To Know To Stay Compliant

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Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) is a tax that applies to most non-cash benefits provided to employees in addition to their salary or wages. For employers, understanding FBT is essential to stay compliant, avoid penalties, and manage the financial…

Buying A Home? Stay Abreast Of The Tax Obligations That Come With It

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Looking to buy a house for the first time, or to purchase another property? Buying a home is an exciting time, fraught with anticipation, but also with tax obligations and compliance. In some cases, those tax obligations can add up to additional…

Wishful Thinking & Tax Deductions

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If tax deductions were as generous as some people hope, edible underwear, gaming consoles and designer wardrobes would all be “essential work tools.” Unfortunately, the ATO isn’t quite that imaginative – and every year, it knocks…

Tax Compliance To Get On Top Of On Your Return To Work

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After a proper break, getting back into business mode can feel tough. January can feel like one long Monday, making your vacation seem further away by the day. But for businesses, it’s imperative. Between catching up on emails, reconnecting…