by Team Garnet | Nov 4, 2025 | ATO, Tax News, Tax Time
Many people getting their tax notice of assessment wonder why they see amounts for the Medicare levy and Medicare levy surcharge. Let’s break these down to help you understand who pays them and how private health insurance can affect your tax return. Medicare levy The...
by Team Garnet | Jun 9, 2024 | ATO, Tax Time
As the ATO gears up for tax time 2024, it has flagged three primary areas where taxpayers frequently make mistakes. It has emphasised the importance of getting tax returns right the first time to avoid unnecessary complications from having to amend tax returns and...
by Team Garnet | Nov 13, 2023 | ATO, Tax Time
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...
by Team Garnet | Sep 6, 2023 | ATO, Tax News, Tax Time
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...
by Team Garnet | Jul 8, 2023 | ATO, Small Business
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...
