Tax

2022: The year ahead

2021 was to be the year we returned to a post-COVID normal however the pandemic has fundamentally changed the way many of us operate in our personal and work lives. 

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2022: The year ahead
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The ‘Backpacker Tax’ and the High Court

The High Court has ruled that the ‘backpacker tax’ is discriminatory. We look at the impact.

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The ‘Backpacker Tax’ and the High Court
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The Basics of Business Activity Statements (BAS)

Let's look at the basics of BAS. Depending on the size of your business, you will need to complete and lodge a BAS form between one and twelve times a year. 

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The Basics of Business Activity Statements (BAS)
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If Santa was an Australian tax resident

A lighter look at the complexity of Australian taxation laws and the year that has been.

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If Santa was an Australian tax resident
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ATO reminder regarding inactive ABNs

The ATO has advised that inactive Australian Business Number’s may soon be automatically cancelled in a current review. Those who are unsure if their ABN is still active or not should get in touch with their accountant or bookkeeper.

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ATO reminder regarding inactive ABNs
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The top Christmas tax questions

Every year, we are asked about the tax impact of various Christmas or holiday related gestures. In this article we take a look at some of the top issues.

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The top Christmas tax questions
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Business and personal expenses should not be mixed

There are certain things in life that blend well and others that absolutely don’t. Personal and business finances are the type of thing that shouldn’t be mixed.

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Business and personal expenses should not be mixed
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An overview of the main residence CGT exemption

Generally, a property, including a taxpayer’s main residence, ie their family home, is considered to be a Capital Gains Tax (CGT) asset.

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An overview of the main residence CGT exemption