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Practice Update – October 2025
Employees incorrectly treated as independent contractors The ATO is warning businesses that if they incorrectly treat an employee as an independent contractor, then they risk receiving penalties and charges, including: PAYG withholding penalty for failing to...
Practice Update – September 2025
ATO to include tax 'debts on hold' in taxpayer account balances From August 2025, the ATO is progressively including 'debts on hold' in relevant taxpayer ATO account balances. Editor: A 'debt on hold' is an outstanding tax debt where the ATO has previously...
Practice Update – August 2025
Paid parental leave changes have now commenced As from 1 July 2025, the amount of Paid Parental Leave available to families increased to 24 weeks, and the amount of Paid Parental Leave that parents can take off at the same time has also increased from two...
Practice Update – July 2025
Changes to car thresholds from 1 July The car limit for the 2026 income year is $69,674.This is the highest value that a taxpayer can use to calculate depreciation on a car where they use the car for work or business purposes and they first use or lease the...
Practice Update – June 2025
'Wild' tax deduction attempts The ATO recently revealed some of the 'wild' work related expense tax claims people have tried to "put past" the ATO, including the following: A mechanic tried to claim an air fryer, microwave, two vacuum cleaners, a TV, gaming...
Practice Update – May 2025
How to Manage Business Day-to-Day Transactions The ATO has the following tips for small business owners "that can make your tax life easier": They should keep an eye on upcoming expenses, and regularly update their books and reconcile their accounts. They...
Practice Update – April 2025
ATO's new focus for small business The ATO is currently focusing on the following 'specific risk areas', where it is concerned "small businesses are getting it wrong": Contractors omitting income — with a focus on data matching to ensure all income is...
Practice Update – March 2025
How to master employer obligations in 2025 Taxpayers who employ staff should remember the following important dates and obligations: Fringe benefits tax ('FBT') 31 March 2025 marks the end of the 2024/25 FBT year. Employers should remember the...
Practice Update – January to February 2025
CGT withholding measures now law The Government recently passed legislation making changes to the foreign resident capital gains withholding laws (among other changes). Foreign resident capital gains withholding is relevant for all vendors selling certain...
Fringe Benefits – Christmas Parties & Gifts 2024
Year-end (and other) staff parties With the well-earned December/January holiday season on the way, many employers will be planning to reward staff with a celebratory party or event. However, there are important issues to consider, including the possible FBT...
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Practice Update – March 2025
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Practice Update – January to February 2025
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Fringe Benefits – Christmas Parties & Gifts 2024
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