Single touch payroll (STP) has now entered into Phase 2, although most employers may not yet be reporting under this phase as many digital service providers (DSP) have obtained deferrals […]
The ATO has lifted the lid on its most recent operation to stamp out GST fraud, Operation Protego, in order to warn the business community to not engage with fraudulent […]
With the government encouraging the return of foreign investors to Australia and the gradual reopening of international borders, many foreign workers and investors may soon be making their way onto […]
The PAYG instalment system allows a business to spread its income tax liability across the tax year. This helps with cash flow, but also means the business is not faced […]
To help those nearing retirement boost their super balances, those aged 65 and over are able to make downsizer contribution of up to $300,000 from the proceeds of the sale […]
Ahead of a tightly-contested election and in a bid to win the senior vote, both major parties have promised to expand the eligibility of the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) […]
The High Court recently handed down a significant decision dealing with the distinction between employees and independent contractors. The case concerned an “independent contractor” and a labour hire company. Although […]
Cost of living pressures coupled with high house prices mean that many people in Australia are finding it increasingly difficult to get on the property ladder. This is not confined […]
The ATO has recently released a significant draft ruling around Div 7A, which operates to ensure that private companies cannot make tax-free distributions of profits to shareholders or their associates […]
The whistleblower protection regime was introduced in 2019, and required large proprietary companies, public companies as well as corporate trustees of registrable super entities to have specific policies that outline […]
