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Restructurings spike: are DPNs the cause?

Last month we witnessed an interesting phenomenon – around 300 Small Business Restructuring appointments were made in just two days. When you consider the usual number is between 15 and 40 SBR appointments a day, there’s obviously something going on..

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It wasn’t me: the tax fraud scam

You login to your myGov account to find that your activity statements for the last 12 months have been amended and GST credits of $100k issued. But it wasn’t you. And you certainly didn’t get a $100k refund in your bank account. What happens now?

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Property and ‘lifestyle’ assets in the spotlight

Own an investment property or an expensive lifestyle asset like a boat or aircraft? The ATO are looking closely at these assets to see if what has been declared in tax returns matches up.

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The changes to how tax practitioners work with clients

The Government has amended the legislation guiding registered tax practitioners to include compulsory reporting of material uncorrected errors to the Tax Commissioner.

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$20k instant asset write-off passes Parliament

Legislation increasing the instant asset write-off threshold from $1,000 to $20,000 for the 2024 income year passed Parliament just 5 days prior to the end of the financial year.

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Is your family home really tax free?

The main residence exemption exempts your family home from capital gains tax (CGT) when you dispose of it. But, like all things involving tax, it’s never that simple.

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ATO fires warning shot on trust distributions

The ATO has warned that it is looking closely at how trusts distribute income and to who.

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The essential 30 June 2024 guide - For businesses

The end of the financial year is fast approaching. We outline the areas at risk of increased ATO scrutiny and the opportunities to maximise your deductions.

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The essential 30 June 2024 guide - For individuals

The end of the financial year is fast approaching. We outline the areas at risk of increased ATO scrutiny and the opportunities to maximise your deductions.

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Electric vehicles causing sparks

The Fringe Benefits Tax year (FBT) ends on 31 March. We explore the problem areas regarding electric vehicles that are likely to attract the ATO’s attention.   

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