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September 14, 2018

Tax ‘safe harbour’ for inherited property

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September 14, 2018

Tax ‘safe harbour’ for inherited property

When someone inherits a dwelling there are some special rules contained within the main residence exemption provisions that can provide a full exemption if certain conditions are met.

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September 10, 2018

190,000 taxpayers ‘examined’ in ATO online rental blitz

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September 10, 2018

190,000 taxpayers ‘examined’ in ATO online rental blitz

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced a new data-matching program targeting taxpayers earning income from the exploding popularity of short-term rentals available on platforms like AirBNB and Stayz.

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September 3, 2018

ATO takes its share of car sharing

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September 3, 2018

The extra income earned by people taking part in car sharing services such as Car Next Door or DriveMyCar has come to the attention of the ATO.

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August 22, 2018

Are you holding back your business?

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August 22, 2018

Overcoming the biggest problems in business often comes down to the simple things. Here are a few simple things you can do to capitalise on your opportunities and reduce your risks.

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August 15, 2018

Clothing deductions hung out to dry

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August 15, 2018

The Australian Taxation Office is closely examining work-related clothing and laundry expense claims of taxpayers submitting their 2017-18 tax returns.

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August 10, 2018

Will Australians pay more for a good cause?

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August 10, 2018

Will Australians pay more for a good cause?

In the same month that desperate farmers made headlines preparing to destroy starving flocks and pleading with the public to pay a few cents more for their dairy products, Dick Smith’s nationalistic brand announced its closure. The question is, will Australians pay more for a cause?

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July 30, 2018

$20k accelerated deductions for small business extended another year

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July 30, 2018

$20k accelerated deductions for small business extended another year

The ability for small business entities to claim an immediate deduction for assets costing less than $20,000 has been extended for another 12 months until 30 June 2019.

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July 23, 2018

$10k limit on cash payments to business

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July 23, 2018

One of the interesting approaches to tackling the black economy in the recent 2018-19 Federal Budget was the announcement of a $10,000 limit on cash payments to business.

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July 20, 2018

When can you take your super?

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July 20, 2018

The cash sitting in your superannuation fund can be tempting, particularly if you are short of cash. But, the reality is there are very few ways you can take advantage of your superannuation once it has been contributed to the fund – even if you change your mind.

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July 16, 2018

New minimum pay rates from 1 July 2018

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July 16, 2018

New award wages and allowances come into effect from 1 July 2018.