Year: 2017

GST on low-value imported goods

A Bill introduced into Parliament in February proposes to make Australian goods and services tax (GST) payable on supplies of Read More

Newsletter: April 2017

Ride-sharing drivers must register for GST In a recent decision, the Federal Court has held that the UberX service supplied Read More

Newsletter: March 2017

Re-characterisation of income from trading businesses The ATO has released Taxpayer Alert TA 2017/1 to say it is reviewing arrangements Read More

Large rental repairs determined not deductible to rental property owner

A taxpayer was recently denied an immediate tax deduction for roof repair and replacement of a rental property because of Read More

Newsletter: February 2017

ATO priority on settling cases – but not at any cost The ATO has advised that it places a high Read More

Ride-sharing drivers must register for GST

In a recent decision, the Federal Court has held that the UberX service supplied by Uber’s drivers constitutes the supply Read More

Newsletter: January 2017

Contrived trust arrangements in ATO sights   The ATO has cautioned taxpayers against arrangements that seek to minimise tax by Read More