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Gavin Ma Has Completed His 100th Marathon

November 9, 2022

Gavin Ma is the founder of Gavin Ma & Co Accountants and also passionate about marathon running. He has finished his 100th marathon at Marysville Marathon Festival on 6 November 202...Read More Read More

Hiring holiday employees? Be aware of changes to super

November 3, 2022

ATO reminds employers who hire staff on a short-term or occasional basis, that they need to be aware of recent changes to super guarantee (SG). The changes mean more of their employees ma...Read More Read More

Revised working from home methods for 2022–23

November 3, 2022

From 1 July 2022, the methods for claiming working from home expenses have changed. The 80 cents per hour COVID-19 shortcut method is not available for 2022-23 (i.e., from 1 July 2022).  ...Read More Read More

Victorian and ACT Business Grants to be Non-assessable Non-exempt (NANE) income

October 26, 2022

The following Victorian and ACT business grants are non-assessable non-exempt income. Therefore they are not taxable income for tax purposes: Victoria Victoria Business Costs Assistan...Read More Read More

What the Budget Means for Individuals, Businesses and SMSFs?

October 26, 2022

There are not so many changes for taxation and superannuation in this budget. We have summarised the major measure relating to individual, business and SMSF taxpayers: • Personal i...Read More Read More

Tax Determination: cost base exclusions for deductible amounts and value of goods taken from stock for private use

October 20, 2022

Tax Determination: cost base exclusions for deductible amounts TD 2022/14 confirms the ATO’s view that the law does not permit ‘double counting’ of certain amounts by way of inclu...Read More Read More

Director ID awareness campaign

October 20, 2022

The Federal government has launched a new awareness campaign to help company directors get their director identification number (director ID) as the 30 November deadline quickly approache...Read More Read More

ATO: Disclosure of business debts

October 13, 2022

The ATO is currently writing to 8,500 businesses with active ABN whose tax debt meets the criteria for disclosure. This includes companies, partnerships, trusts and sole traders. Agents may...Read More Read More

ATO’s tax guide on market valuation

October 7, 2022

The ATO released its updated online guide Market valuation for tax purposes. The purpose of the guide is to assist taxpayers in understanding the Commissioner's general expectations on mar...Read More Read More

ATO updates its crypto tax guide

October 7, 2022

The ATO has released its updated guide Crypto asset investments and tax. It provides guidance and examples on managing tax obligations and responsibilities when buying, selling or investin...Read More Read More