by Team Garnet | Jul 16, 2018 | Superannuation, Tax News
If you are the trustee of one of the approximately 577,000 SMSFs in Australia at the moment, there are some areas the ATO wants you to pay particular attention to including the sole-purpose test, the in-house asset rules, unlawful schemes and arrangements, and...
by Team Garnet | Jul 9, 2018 | Tax News
Beware of work-related clothing and laundry expense claims this tax time, the ATO is cracking down on individuals making unsubstantiated and exaggerated claims. It has reminded taxpayers that only uniform, protective or occupation-specific clothing that you are...
by Team Garnet | Jun 19, 2018 | Tax News
Pre-lodgement compliance reviews (PCRs) are increasingly being used by the ATO to resolve potential compliance concerns as they arise. Previously, PCRs have only been applied to significant taxpayers such as public companies, international groups, and large Australian...
by Team Garnet | Jun 19, 2018 | Tax News
Tax time has come around for another year, and this year the ATO is focusing on “other” work-related expense deductions and work-related car expenses. It says taxpayer must remember that they are not automatically entitled to claim standard deductions and that all...
by Team Garnet | Jun 18, 2018 | Capital Gains, Tax News
Did you know that if you’re selling your home you may need a capital gains withholding clearance certificate from the ATO? If you don’t, you may find a chunk of the sales proceeds from your home going to the tax man. The online process to obtain the certificate is...
