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Understanding Director Penalty Notices (DPNs): What You Need to Know

Understanding Director Penalty Notices (DPNs): What You Need to Know

August 5, 2025

If you are a company director in Australia, it’s crucial to understand the implications of a Director Penalty Notice (DPN). At Gavin Ma & Co Accountants, we help business owners navig...Read More Read More

GST on Frozen Foods: ATO Finalises Position Following Simplot Decision

July 31, 2025

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released a Decision Impact Statement (DIS) following the Federal Court's ruling in Simplot Australia Pty Limited v FCT [2023] FCA 1115. This case fo...Read More Read More

CGT Event K6: ATO Clarifies Tax on Pre-CGT Shares and Trust Interests

July 31, 2025

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released a significant Addendum to Taxation Ruling TR 2004/18, providing updated guidance on CGT event K6 under section 104-230 of the Income Tax As...Read More Read More

Government Announces Major Student Debt Relief: What It Means for You

July 31, 2025

In a landmark move fulfilling a key election promise, the Australian Government has introduced new legislation designed to ease the burden of student debt. The Universities Accord (Cutting ...Read More Read More

ATO Releases Reasonable Travel and Overtime Meal Allowance Rates for 2025–26

July 3, 2025

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued Taxation Determination TD 2025/4, outlining the reasonable travel and overtime meal allowance amounts for the 2025–26 income year. These be...Read More Read More

Division 7A Benchmark Interest Rate for 2025–26: What Has Changed?

June 25, 2025

If your private company provides loans to shareholders or their associates, Division 7A of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 is likely on your radar. A key part of Division 7A compliance i...Read More Read More

Notice of data exchange for skilled visa program compliance

June 11, 2025

The Department of Home Affairs, including the Australian Border Force, has issued a notice that it will obtain data from the ATO to identify whether business sponsors are complying with t...Read More Read More

ASIC Fee Increases Effective from 1 July 2025

June 9, 2025

July 1, 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) will implement fee increases across a range of commonly lodged documents. These changes impact companies, business ...Read More Read More

Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) 2025 Year-End Update

April 11, 2025

The 2025 FBT year ended on 31 March 2025. Employers must review their FBT obligations to ensure compliance and minimize liabilities. Key FBT Updates for 2025 1. FBT Rates Remain ...Read More Read More

Crackdown on land and banking foreign investments

February 27, 2025

The government has announced a 2-year ban on foreign investors purchasing established homes, effective 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027, to ease housing market pressure. The new ban appli...Read More Read More