Application of promoter penalty laws - guidance
The ATO has released a practice statement which outlines the application of the promotor penalty laws. The Law Administration Practice...
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George Samaras
May 3, 2021
Legislation for Director Identification Numbers
The Corporations (Director Identification Number) Data Standard 2021 (Instrument) requires that new and existing directors are to obtain...
George Samaras
May 3, 2021
Powers of attorney: Duties (NSW)
For the purposes of the Duties Act 1997 (NSW), Revenue NSW has refined its view on when a person under a power of attorney can affirm...
George Samaras
May 3, 2021
CGT exemption for granny flats - Draft legislation
In an effort to support older Australians, the Government has published Exposure Draft Legislation documents with Explanatory Materials,...
George Samaras
Apr 26, 2021
Working from home or running a business from home? Here’s what you can deduct
A lot more people have been working from home because of the COVID-19 crisis. To make it easier for people to claim deductions for...
George Samaras
Apr 26, 2021
April Tax Notes
Company tax rate The tax rate for companies with an aggregated turnover under $50 million will reduce from 26% to 25% from 1 July 2021....
George Samaras
Apr 26, 2021
Key tax dates
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George Samaras
Apr 26, 2021
From the ATO
Easier to pay your tax bill The ATO has improved how your business can use and manage its credit or debit card details in Online services...
George Samaras
Apr 26, 2021
FBT issues
New FBT thresholds and rates for 2021–22 The ATO has released new thresholds and rates for the 2021–22 fringe benefits tax (FBT) year...
George Samaras
Apr 26, 2021
Do you use trading stock for private purposes?
It is common for certain business owners (e.g. sole traders, individuals and partnerships, etc.) to use trading stock for private...
George Samaras
Apr 26, 2021
Do you operate your business through a company or trust?
It is fairly common for professionals, such as IT specialists, engineers and business consultants, to operate their business through a...
George Samaras
Apr 26, 2021
COVID-19 measures: how your business might be affected
JobKeeper scheme The JobKeeper scheme ended on 28 March 2021. Your business does not have to do anything, but it will need to complete...
George Samaras
Feb 15, 2021
Foreign Resident Amendments – deadline confirmed 31 December 2020
As most are now aware, the State Revenue Legislation Further Amendment Act (NSW) became law on 24 June 2020. The legislation affects:...
George Samaras
Feb 15, 2021
COVID 19 Measures
COVID-19 measures - JobMaker hiring credit The JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme (“JobMaker”) is a new government incentive in response to...
George Samaras
Feb 15, 2021
Contract Truck Drivers using own trucks deemed to be employees Jamsek v ZG Operations Australia Pty
This case has broad reaching implications for tax, employment law and other areas in business. This is an Appeal decision of the Full...
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