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Payroll tax implications for medical practices - are you prepared?

05/09/2023

Followed by rulings in QLD and SA, the Victorian State Revenue Office and Revenue NSW have issued rulings that may subject many medical practices to payroll tax on practitioner payments processed through the practices. The NSW and VIC Revenue Authorities have recently published harmonised revenue rulings (Revenue Rulings PTA-041) following similar rulings in QLD and […]

Victorian capital raising | Risk of landholder duty and the Oliver Hume case

05/09/2023

The VCAT decision in Oliver Hume Property Funds v Commissioner of State Revenue held that units issued to investors under a capital raise via an Information Memorandum (IM) to fund the acquisition of a property in Victoria are to be aggregated as associated transactions for the purpose of the landholder duty rules.   This means that […]

Managed Investment Scheme consultation underway 

25/08/2023

Th regulatory framework for Managed Investment Schemes (MIS) are currently under review. The consultation paper seeks feedback on the existing regulation. The central objective of this review is to evaluate the adequacy and relevance of the existing regulatory structure, pinpoint regulatory gaps, and explore improvements to mitigate unwarranted financial risk exposure for investors. The review […]

Proposed income tax amendments for General Insurance Contracts

20/07/2023

Following the 2023/24 Federal Budget announcement to reduce the regulatory burden facing general insurers, the Australian Treasury released Exposure Draft legislation on 10 July 2023, to be applicable for income years starting on or after 1 January 2023.   Requirements for calculating tax liabilities that arise from general insurance contracts are set out in Division 321 […]

Family and Domestic Violence Leave extends to employees working for small businesses

12/07/2023

Effective from 1st August 2023, the coverage of paid family and domestic violence leave will be extended to employees working for small business employers (with fewer than 15 employees) that was previously limited to non-small business employers. From 1 February 2023, employees of non-small business employers (employers with 15 or more employees on 1 February […]

ASIC focus areas for 30 June 2023 reporting

06/07/2023

ASIC has released the focus areas for 30 June 2023 reporting, highlighting the impact of uncertain market and economic conditions on reporting. The ASIC media release on 6 June 2023 outlined its key areas of focus for this reporting season, stressing the need for directors, preparers of financial reports and auditors to evaluate the potential […]

Sustainability Accounting Standards issued

05/07/2023

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has issued the first two sustainability accounting standards, with implementation in Australia yet to be finalised. The ISSB has issued two standards focusing on material risks and opportunities related to sustainability (IFRS S1) and climate (IFRS S2). The new standards are effective for reporting periods beginning on or after […]

Bill for new thin capitalisation regime introduced

26/06/2023

Following consultation to the Exposure Draft legislation earlier this year, the Government has now introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (Making Multinationals Pay Their Fair Share – Integrity and Transparency) Bill 2023 (the Bill) which details significant reforms to the thin capitalisation regime. Introduced into Parliament on 22 June 2023, the Bill is in line with […]

NSW removes foreign owner property taxes for certain countries

31/05/2023

Welcome news for foreign property investors in NSW as Revenue NSW removes foreign owner surcharge land tax and surcharge purchaser duty effective immediately, with refunds backdated to 1 January 2021. UPDATE – 29/05/23 On 29 May, Revenue NSW released an update on the foreign owner surcharge, following their announcement on 21 February. Revenue NSW identified […]

VIC State Budget 2023/24

24/05/2023

The 2023/24 State Budget delivered by the Victorian Government seeks to repay COVID-19 debt through taxing big business and property investors. Temporary levies and job cuts are central to the 10-year fiscal repair plan which are set to impact business and employment. Key takeaways Larger businesses and landlords will have to pay additional taxes to […]