The personal income tax cuts legislated to commence on 1 July 2024 will be realigned and redistributed under a proposal released by the Federal Government.
After much speculation, the Prime Minister has announced that the Government will amend the legislated Stage 3 tax cuts scheduled to commence on 1 July 2024. […]
Legislation enabling an extra 15% tax on earnings on super balances above $3m is before Parliament.
While not a concern for the average worker,if enacted, those with significant property or other illiquid assets in their superannuation fund are most at risk, for example farmers and business operators who own their business […]
Uncertainty has reigned over the last few years, but can we expect more consistency as we head into 2024? We explore some of the key issues and influences.
Inflation and labour supply
RBA Governor Michelle Bullock stated,“Inflation is past its peak and heading in the right direction, but it is likely to […]
Don’t want to pay tax on Christmas? Here are our top tips to avoid giving the Australian Tax Office a bonus this festive season.
1. Keep team gifts spontaneous
$300 is the minor benefit threshold for FBT so anything at or above this level will mean that your Christmas generosity will result […]
A decision by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal has the tax world in a flurry after the Tribunal found in favour of a taxpayer who sold the apartment she lived in for a loss, then claimed the $265,935 loss in her tax return as a deduction.
In this case, the taxpayer successfully […]
Chobani plain yogurt is GST-free but Chobani’s ‘flip’ range is taxable? A recent case before the AAT demonstrates how fine the dividing line is between GST-free and taxable foods.
Back in 2000 when the Goods & Services Tax (GST) was first introduced, basic food was excluded to secure the support of […]
From 6 December 2023, employers can no longer employ an employee on a fixed-term contract that:
is for 2 or more years(including extensions)may be extended more than once,oris a new contract:that is for the same or a substantially similar role as previous contractswith substantial continuity of the employment relationship between the […]
The ATO estimates that incorrect reporting of rental property income and expenses is costing around $1 billion each year in forgone tax revenue. A big part of the problem is how taxpayers are claiming interest on their investment property loans.
We’ve seen an uptick in ATO activity focus on refinanced or […]
Treasury has released draft legislation for consultation to enact the Government’s plan to increase the tax rate on earnings on superannuation balances above $3m from 15% to 30% from 1 July 2025.This is the final step before the legislation is introduced into Parliament.
From a planning perspective, for those with superannuation […]
Legislation currently being debated in Parliament will introduce a new criminal offence for intentional “wage theft”. If enacted, in addition to the criminal offence, a fine will apply. The fine is three times the underpayment and:
For individuals – 5,000 penalty units (currently $1,565,000).For businesses – 25,000 penalty units (currently $7,825,000).
The […]
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