The Redesigned Stage 3 Personal Income Tax Cuts

The Redesigned Stage 3 Personal Income Tax Cuts

The personal income tax cuts legislated to commence on 1 July 2024 will be realigned and redistributed under a proposal released by the Federal Government. After much speculation, the Government has announced that they will amend the legislated Stage 3 tax cuts...
Contractor or employee?

Contractor or employee?

Just because an agreement states that a worker is an independent contractor, this does not mean that they are a contractor for tax and superannuation purposes, new guidance from the ATO warns. Where there is a written contract, the rights and obligations of the...
Christmas Donations

Christmas Donations

As part of our Christmas cheer and spreading this to those around us, we are donating to 2 very worthy causes – The Smith Family and Orange Sky Australia. The reason for our choice is based on some of the programs both of these organisations provide.  We consider this...
Bah humbug: The Christmas tax dilemma

Bah humbug: The Christmas tax dilemma

Don’t want to pay tax on Christmas? Here are our top tips to avoid giving the Australian Tax Office a bonus this festive season.  1. Keep team gifts spontaneous $300 is the minor benefit threshold for FBT so anything at or above this level will mean that your...
The controversial case of the taxpayer…

The controversial case of the taxpayer…

who claimed a loss on their home.   A decision by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal has the tax world in a flurry after the Tribunal found in favour of a taxpayer who sold the apartment she lived in for a loss, then claimed the $265,935 loss in her tax return...
Tax on super balances above $3m hits Parliament

Tax on super balances above $3m hits Parliament

Legislation enabling an extra 15% tax on earnings on super balances above $3m is before Parliament.   While not a concern for the average worker, if enacted, those with significant property or other illiquid assets in their superannuation fund are most at risk,...