FBT: alternatives to evidentiary documents
From 1 July 2023, employers have the option to use appropriate alternative statutory evidentiary documents to satisfy FBT record-keeping requirements. Employers that provide certain fringe benefits to their employees can soon use appropriate alternative statutory...
Car expenses: using the cents per kilometre method
Individuals, including sole traders, and partnerships (where at least one of the partners is an individual) can use the cents per kilometre method for car-related work or business expenses. The cents per kilometre method is a simple way to work out how much you can...
Instant asset write-off: is your business eligible?
With the advent of a financial year, temporary expensing is now no longer available, but small businesses still have access to the instant asset write-off. What is the instant asset write-off? Eligible businesses can claim an immediate deduction for the business...
Buy Now Pay Later sector facing more regulation
The Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) market will soon be facing more regulation to bring it in line with other credit products. Late last year, the government released a consultation paper seeking views on options to regulate the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) market. The paper...
More ATO data-matching this tax time
This tax time, the ATO is ramping up its data-matching program and capabilities with two new programs. Taxpayers beware, this tax time, the ATO will be using all its data matching capabilities in multiple areas to ensure that individuals are paying the correct amount...
STP Phase 2: avoid common mistakes
The ATO has identified some common Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2 mistakes for employers to avoid. Single Touch Payroll (STP) was introduced as a way for employers to send super and tax information directly to the ATO through the use of STP-enabled software...
ATO SMSF focus areas for 2023
Trustees of SMSFs have been provided with some insights on the risks ATO will be focusing on in the SMSF space for 2023. In a recent speech, Justin Micale, ATO Assistant Commissioner of Self Managed Super Funds Risk and Strategy area outlined the risks on ATO’s radar...
ATO targets: tax time 2023
This tax time, the ATO will be targeting loan interest expenses, working from home deductions, and CGT on main residences also used for income-producing purposes. With the end of the financial year fast approaching, the ATO has again released the areas it will be...
Budget 2023: What’s in it for small businesses
The government has released new measures relating to businesses in the 2023 Budget. The 2023 Budget has been handed down by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. In addition to the cost-of-living and welfare measures leaked ahead of the Budget, the government also released new...
Employers to pay super at same time as wages
Employers may need to start paying employee super guarantee contributions at the same time as wages if a recent government announcement becomes law. With the 2023 Federal Budget fast approaching, the government has been selectively releasing various measures ahead of...