14/02/2022
At our annual Employment Taxes update for the Not-for-profit, Government and Corporate sectors we reviewed the latest tax news and the employment taxes impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. During these webinars our tax experts provided an update on: New and topical developments including recent cases and ATO FBT compliance activity FBT recap and hot topics […]
11/02/2022
As cryptocurrency moves beyond the periphery of financial services into the mainstream, most people now understand the basics of crypto, but its independence from regulated systems and the pace of its evolution remain problematic for governments. Since the first transaction of bitcoin in 2009, new cryptocurrencies, networks, platforms and brokers have been established and continue […]
18/01/2022
Another win for the ATO on transfer pricing litigation involving inbound related party financing. Singapore Telecom Australia Investments Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation [2021] FCA 1597 On 17 December 2021, the Federal Court of Australia (the Court) decided in favour of the ATO against STAI in a transfer pricing dispute involving the pricing of […]
21/12/2021
Compliance with and lodgment of statutory documents has never been more complex, from individual tax returns through to businesses small and large. Compliance obligations apply from a wide range of bodies at various times in the year, including: Australia Taxation Office income tax returns FBT returns GST returns superannuation payments and reporting Australian Securities and […]
10/11/2021
From 1 July 2020, the cents per kilometre deduction rate for car expenses will rise to 72 cents per kilometre (previously 68 cents). The new rate will apply until such time that the commissioner determines that a change to the rate is necessary and continues to apply to the 2022 tax year. The cents per […]
17/09/2021
You’ll have an extra step to take if you have new employees who start from 1 November 2021 and they don’t choose a super fund. You may now need to request their ‘stapled super fund’ details from the Australian Tax Office (ATO). A stapled super fund is an existing super account of an employee that […]
08/09/2021
在我们近期的全中文财税更新讲座上,本所专家团队解读了近期主要财税变化,以及这些变化为企业与个人带来的影响与机遇。 At our recent Mandarin Tax and Accounting update, our team of experts discussed the recent key accounting and tax changes, the impact and opportunities that these changes would bring to individuals and businesses. 重点税务与财务事宜更新总汇 | Summary of key tax & accounting matters 联邦预算重点事宜跟进 Follow up on Budget key tax measures 各州疫情补贴汇总/对比 State COVID support overview/comparison […]
10/06/2021
In the wake of the 2021 Federal Budget and lead up to end of financial year, our tax experts reviewed and highlighted the major tax developments, changes and practical matters that you need to consider in the lead up to the financial year-end. This tax briefing covered: Federal Budget overview COVID measures –state of play […]
01/06/2021
The Australian Taxation Office released draft Practical Compliance Guideline 2021/D4 on 19 May 2021 (Draft PCG), outlining how international arrangements connected with the development, enhancement, maintenance, protection, and exploitation (DEMPE) of intangible assets and/or migration of intangible assets (Intangibles Arrangements) will be assessed. Intangibles Arrangements is the long-awaited and last tranche of ATO’s focus areas […]
24/05/2021
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has reporting obligations in place affecting those who offer employee share schemes. Find out how our ATO-approved software can simplify your reporting obligations. ATO reporting obligations The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) have reporting obligations in place, affecting those who offer shares or share options to their employees. The deadlines to […]