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Getting back what you put in: Loans to get a business started
It’s not uncommon for business owners to pour their money into a business to get it up and running and to sustain it until it can survive...
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Mar 12, 20243 min read
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Stage 3 personal income tax cuts redesigned
The personal income tax cuts legislated to commence on 1 July 2024 will be realigned and redistributed under a proposal released by the...
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Feb 8, 20243 min read
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Can my SMSF invest in property development?
Australians love property and the lure of a 15% preferential tax rate on income during the accumulation phase, and potentially no tax...
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Feb 8, 20246 min read
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Contractor or employee?
Just because an agreement states that a worker is an independent contractor, this does not mean that they are a contractor for tax and...
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Feb 8, 20242 min read
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The problem when the evidence doesn’t match what the taxpayer tells the ATO
A recent case before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) highlights the importance of ensuring that the evidence supports the tax...
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Feb 8, 20243 min read
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Bah humbug: The Christmas tax dilemma
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...
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Dec 20, 20235 min read
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The controversial case of the taxpayer who claimed a loss on their home
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...
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Dec 20, 20233 min read
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The key influences of 2024
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...
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Dec 20, 20233 min read
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Tax on super balances above $3m hits Parliament
Legislation enabling an extra 15% tax on earnings on super balances above $3m is before Parliament. While not a concern for the average...
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Dec 20, 20232 min read
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Workers owed $3.6bn in super guarantee
Workers are owed over $3.6 billion in superannuation guarantee according to the latest Australian Taxation Office estimates – a figure...
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Nov 13, 20234 min read
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Up to 10 years in prison for deliberate ‘wage theft’
Legislation currently being debated in Parliament will introduce a new criminal offence for intentional “wage theft”. If enacted, in...
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Nov 13, 20232 min read
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When trust distributions to a company are left unpaid
What happens when a trust appoints income to a private company beneficiary but does not actually make the payment? The tax treatment of...
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Nov 13, 20231 min read
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