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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 […]

R&D application deadline for Advance & Overseas Findings

22/05/2023

For companies with R&D activities, applications for Advance and Overseas Findings must be lodged before the end of the income year. For companies with a June year-end, this means the Application deadline for activities conducted in the 2023 income year is 30 June 2023. What is an Advance Finding? An Advance Finding is a decision […]

2023 Employee Share Scheme (ESS) Reporting

22/05/2023

The ATO have upcoming reporting obligations affecting those offering employee share schemes (ESS). Find out how the CTS ESS Toolkit, our ATO-approved software can simplify your reporting obligations. ATO reporting obligations The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) have reporting obligations in place, affecting employers who issue shares or share options to their employees.  The deadlines to comply […]

Build-to-Rent Tax Incentives to accelerate Australia's housing supply and promote sustainable real estate development 

22/05/2023

Australia’s rental crisis is set to be tackled head-on by the Albanese government, which has proposed incentives to boost housing supply through build-to-rent (BTR) developments in the recent Federal Budget.   According to the budget papers, for eligible new BTR projects where construction commences after 9 May 2023, the government will :  increase the depreciation rate […]