To protect honest, compliant Australian businesses, the Australian Taxation Office has placed a strong emphasis on targeting the cash and hidden economy. The ATO is visiting businesses that deal predominantly in cash, with a focus on those that: Fail to meet super or employer obligations, and that fail to register for GST or lodge activity…
The ATO has established the ‘Business Assistance Program’ to help new business owners understand their tax obligations associated with running a business. Small businesses that have recently registered for an ABN, registered for GST or likely to register for GST in the near future and have a turnover of less than $2 million a year…
When it comes time to sell your home, you may be wondering if you will need to pay capital gains tax (CGT). Generally, if you live in the home you are selling you will not have to pay CGT under the main residence exemption. The ATO considers a dwelling as your main residence if: –…
In its effort to facilitate a fair business environment, the ATO has offered continued support for honest businesses. With an estimated $40 billion lost to the hidden economy, the need for strong diligence and continued governance over Australian businesses is essential. The Black Economy Taskforce that was established in May 2017 and various trends have…
Self-managed super fund trustees must notify the Australian Tax Office (ATO) if there are changes to their SMSF. Trustees must provide written notice within 28 days if there are changes to: the name of the fund the address of the fund details of the contact person the membership of the fund the trustees of the…
Under the new law introduced on 1 July 2017, Australian GST registered businesses that import services or digital products for business purposes do not have to pay GST. These businesses will need to supply their Australian business number (ABN) and a statement that they are registered for GST to the supplier at the time of…
Those who participate in ride-sourcing (i.e., Uber, GoCatch) as a driver can access a number of tax deductions come tax time. You may be able to claim expenses such as: – Parking fees – Road tolls – Mobile phone costs – Fees or commissions charged the facilitator – Other expenses – to the extent that…
The ATO is reminding those who work in the sharing economy to be aware of their tax obligations. The sharing economy connects buyers (users) and sellers (providers) through a facilitator who usually operates an app or a website. Some popular examples include Airbnb, Stayz, Uber, Deliveroo, Airtasker and so on. Different rules apply, depending on…
