Taxpayers that provide taxi, limousine or ride-sourcing services must register for GST regardless of their turnover. They must collect and pay GST and income tax on all their rides and all other business income. The ATO is advising drivers in this industry who do not have a TFN, ABN or GST registration that they need […]
The ATO advises new business owners that they need to understand their obligations to ensure they are “getting it right from the start.” These are the ‘top 7 things’ taxpayers need to know when starting a business. n They should use digital tools and maintain accurate records to help them manage daily activities and cash […]
The ATO recently revealed some of the ‘wild’ work related expense tax claims people have tried to “put past” the ATO, including the following: u A mechanic tried to claim an air fryer, microwave, two vacuum cleaners, a TV, gaming console and gaming accessories as work-related. The claim was denied as these expenses are personal […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming essential for many small businesses, with AI agents and tools becoming part of a ‘digital workforce’ that’s transforming the way we do business. One key area where AI can lend a hand is with your procurement and cost management tasks, helping you to streamline and automate many of the steps […]
Back in 2023, the Australian Government announced that from 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay their employees’ super at the same time as their salary and wages. ‘Payday super’ will move payment of super from the quarterly cycle that businesses are used to, and switch it to a process where employees’ super […]
You’re a business owner, so you’ll incur a fair number of business expenses over the course of your average week. Costs for client entertaining, petrol to put in your car and toner for the office printer to name just a few. But are any of these expenses deductible against your tax bill? The Australian Taxation […]
Australia is set to roll out notable changes to the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) starting 1 July 2025. These updates are aimed at promoting environmentally friendly vehicle choices while simplifying the way LCT thresholds are adjusted annually. Here’s a breakdown of what’s changing and what it means for car buyers and business owners. Key Updates […]
In a recent decision, the Administrative Review Tribunal (‘ART’) upheld a truck driver’s claim for meal expenses, notwithstanding that those expenses had not been fully substantiated. The taxpayer was employed as a long-haul truck driver in Western Australia. He was away from home for considerable periods each year. The taxpayer sought a deduction for meal […]
PCG 2023/1 outlines the ATO’s new method (‘the fixed-rate method’) for calculating additional running expenses while working from home, which has applied from 1 July 2022. Editor: This guideline was recently updated to increase the work from home fixed rate from 67 cents to 70 cents per hour from 1 July 2024. The fixed-rate method […]
Taxpayers should remember that they are legally required to keep certain records for their not-for-profit (‘NFP’). All organisations including NFPs are required to keep accurate and complete records of all transactions relating to their tax and superannuation affairs. Generally, for tax purposes, taxpayers must keep their records in an accessible form (either printed or electronic) […]