Budget 2024-25
The 2024-25 Federal Budget is the third for the Albanese Government and consistent with previous years, the primary themes are expected to be the cost of living and the economic…
The 2024-25 Federal Budget is the third for the Albanese Government and consistent with previous years, the primary themes are expected to be the cost of living and the economic…
The Australian Taxation Office are seeing an increase in the number of email scams currently circulating. These emails appear as if they have come from the ATO and include a…
The revised stage 3 tax cuts have passed Parliament and will come into effect on 1 July 2024. Before the new tax rates come into effect, check any salary sacrifice…
Late last year, thousands of taxpayers and their agents were advised by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) that they had an outstanding historical tax debt. The only problem was, many…
A recent case before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) highlights the importance of ensuring that the evidence supports the tax position you are taking. The case involves heritage farmland originally…
The heavy vehicle road user charge has increased effective 5 February 2024. As rates can change regularly, you must ensure you are using the correct rates when calculating your fuel tax…
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…
Chobani plain yoghurt 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…
From 6 December 2023, employers can no longer employ an employee on a fixed-term contract that: The changes were introduced as part of the Pay secrecy, job ads and flexible…
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…