Circumstances for lodgement deferral

Circumstances for lodgement deferral

Tax time 2023 has now officially ended, taxpayers needing additional time to lodge should request a lodgement deferral from the ATO without delay.  The last day for lodgement was 31 October 2023, so taxpayers that have yet to lodge should do so as soon as possible to...
International businesses and GST

International businesses and GST

International businesses that have sales connected to Australia over a certain threshold may need to register and pay GST in Australia. This applies to electronic distribution platform (EDP) operators that allow merchants to make sales of services, digital products or...
Tax Time 2023: lodgement period underway

Tax Time 2023: lodgement period underway

Taxpayers with uncomplicated financial affairs have been given the green light to lodge their tax returns by the ATO. Will you get a refund this year? With only a little more than a month into tax time, the ATO has given the green light for taxpayers with...
SMSF scheme: residential property purchase

SMSF scheme: residential property purchase

The ATO has warned taxpayers against entering into an SMSF scheme which purports to allow individuals to purchase property using money from their superannuation. With the never-ending increase in Australian house prices, many desperate home buyers are often turning to...
ATO targets: tax time 2023

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...