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Four Areas The ATO Are Targeting In 2019

The tax office now have the best computer system that they’ve ever had, and they’re putting it to use on the Australian public. There are four things that the ATO won’t let slide in 2019.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Important Tax Dates: December 2018

Dates to remember in December..

December 21 – November Monthly Instalment Activity Statement (IAS) due

ATO Swoops In Like Superman On Non-Lodgements

The ATO are about to help us Tax Practitioners out big time.

Accelerated Tax Rate Reduction For Small Business

Small business is still a vote winner with the Government and Opposition teaming up to accelerate tax cuts for the sector by 5 years impacting on an estimated 3.3 million businesses.