Newsletters

Newsletter: February 2016

Single Touch Payroll pilot and tax offset proposed The Government is looking to cut red tape for employers by simplifying Read More

Newsletter: December 2015

Tax negotiation limited to known debt amounts Two company taxpayers have been unsuccessful before the Federal Court in seeking to Read More

Newsletter: November 2015

Unbundling phone and internet expense claims for work purposes Individuals can claim deductions for mobile, home phone and internet expenses Read More

Newsletter: October 2015

Excessive deduction claims on holiday homes on ATO hit list The ATO is increasing its focus on holiday home investors Read More

Newsletter: September 2015

Small business tax discount on the way In a surprise – but welcome – move in the 2015 Federal Budget, Read More

Newsletter: August 2015

Work-related and rental property claims on ATO’s watch list Tax time is in full swing and the ATO has highlighted Read More

Newsletter: July 2015

Small business company tax rate cut Parliament has passed legislation which will implement a 2015 Budget measure to reduce the Read More

Newsletter: June 2015 Budget Edition

PERSONAL TAXATION Personal tax rates: budget deficit levy not to be extended The 2015–2016 Budget did not make any changes Read More

Newsletter: May 2015

Tax planning There are many ways in which entities can defer income, maximise deductions and take advantage of other tax Read More

Newsletter: April 2015

Separate ATO appeals unit needed to resolve tax disputes The Inspector-General of Taxation has called for a separate appeals unit Read More

Newsletter: March 2015

Small business tax review finds first steps for improvement The results of a review into tax impediments affecting the success Read More

Newsletter: February 2015

Borrowing by superannuation funds under scrutiny Late last year, the Murray Financial System Inquiry called on the Government to restore Read More