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RCTI changes include GST verification for every issue

05/12/2022

The Commissioner of Taxation (the Commissioner) has proposed changes to the requirements that a recipient must satisfy to issue a Recipient Created Tax Invoice (RCTI).  The proposed changes are detailed in draft Legislative Instrument LI 2022/D15 (the Draft) which has been released for public consultation.  The Draft is intended to replace 51 separate Legislative Instruments […]

Electric Car Discount Bill passed to exempt EV from FBT

02/12/2022

As the calendar year comes to an end, we get closer to the FBT year-end.  This year we have seen two key changes that employers need to be aware of as they may impact their FBT Returns.  Electric Vehicles and FBT  On 25 November 2022, the Australian Government passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Electric Car […]

Clubs - Update on new self-review requirement for income tax exemption

23/11/2022

From 1 July 2023, clubs seeking to maintain their income tax exempt status will be required to lodge an online Annual Self-Review Form with the ATO (Australian Tax Office). In the 2021 Federal Budget, the former Government announced that it was providing $1.9m to build an online system to enhance the transparency of income tax […]

Child Safe Standards

16/11/2022

SW has expert knowledge and understanding of the Child Safe Standards to help ensure your organisation is satisfying the new Standards. We have undertaken numerous independent reviews of compliance with the Child Safe Standards to assist organisations identify, check and update documents and processes to meet the new Standards. Updates to the Child Safe Standards […]

Concessions provided to foreign universities to operate in India

27/10/2022

In a recent policy update, the Government of India issued regulations enabling Foreign Educational Institutions to establish an International Branch Campus (IBC) or Offshore Education Centre (OEC) in International Financial Services Centres (IFSC) in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in India. This much anticipated legislation is welcome news for Australian universities looking to […]

Federal Budget overview 2022/23 - October

25/10/2022

Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down our second Federal Budget for FY2022-23 last night. The Labor Party’s first Budget showed spending restraint amidst rising inflation with key investment areas including education, infrastructure and energy & resources. With the change of government, there was great anticipation on the updated Federal Budget. However, this Budget may not provide […]

ATO provides examples to illustrate Tax Residency for Individuals rules

24/10/2022

On 6 October 2022, the ATO released a Draft Ruling TR 2022/D2, which provides some clarification of the ATO’s view of individual tax residency and the relevant tests.  With the increase in flexible working alternatives, changes in international working arrangements, the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and the border restrictions that have been put in place over […]

Trusts & section 100A | Commissioner draws first blood

29/09/2022

On 19 September 2022, the Federal Court (single Judge) handed down a decision on section 100A of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (ITAA36) which supports the expansive interpretation in the ATO’s draft guidance (Taxation Ruling TR 2022/D1) released in February this year. There are a number of cases pending in relation to this controversial […]

ATO Tax Ruling – ‘Games and sports exemption’ TR 2022/2

26/09/2022

On 14 September 2022, the ATO has revised its guidance on the games and sports income tax exemption for not-for-profit clubs. While the application of the exemption has not changed, Taxation Ruling 2022/2 does provide further clarifications and references the Word Investments High Court case. This ruling replaces Taxation Ruling 97/22, which has now been […]

Land transfer duty – Acquisition of economic entitlements in relation to land (service fees)

12/09/2022

The State Revenue Office of Victoria (SRO) recently released a draft Ruling on the operation of the economic entitlement provisions contained in the Duties Act 2000 (Duties Act). Our experts look at whether the guidance provides clarity for the property industry and investors. On 30 August 2022 the State Revenue Office of Victoria (SRO) released […]