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Employment Taxes Update 2025

26/02/2025

At our annual Employment Taxes update for the Not-for-profit, Government and Corporate sectors, our experts delve into the ever-evolving world of employment taxes to help you stay ahead in this dynamic field.    Our experts provided an update on: Expert speakers Stephen O’FlynnDirectorSW Paul HumDirectorSW Sam MorrisDirector SW Kirsty McDonnellDirector SW Vanessa PriestDirector SW Justin BatticciottoAssociate Director SW Rahul […]

NFP self-review return due 31 March 2025 – How to lodge 

30/01/2025

The NFP self-review return is a new annual reporting requirements for non-charitable NFPs with an active ABN. Relevant NFPs should lodge the return annually to confirm their eligibility to self-assess their income tax exempt status. For NFPs with a standard year end of 30 June, the return must be lodged by 31 October each year. […]

Tax Effect Accounting webinar

08/11/2024

Discover the latest updates in tax effect accounting with expert insights into accounting for income taxes. Our expert will provide you with topical content of relevance as well as an update on what’s new in tax effect accounting, including information about the following topics: Session details     Your speaker: Andrew WuManagerSW

Oliver Hume Case update | State Revenue Office emboldened to review past capital raises for property trusts under an IM 

21/10/2024

The Victorian Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Oliver Hume Property Funds v Commissioner of State Revenue [2024] VSCA 175 prompted the State Revenue Office (SRO) to update its ruling (DA-075v2) and introduce a voluntary disclosure amnesty for taxpayers impacted by landholder duty principles from the case. Importantly, once the amnesty ends on 31 March […]

Deductibility of fees for financial advice | New ATO tax determination

11/10/2024

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has published Taxation Determination TD 2024/7, confirming the Commissioner’s view on the circumstances under which individuals who are not carrying on an investment business can claim a deduction for fees paid for financial advice. On 25 September, the ATO released Taxation Determination TD 2024/7 in relation to the deductibility of […]

ATO draft Practical Compliance Guideline PCG 2024/D2: Impact on personal services income

26/09/2024

The ATO has released a draft Practical Compliance Guideline, PCG 2024/D2 (PCG) which outlines how general anti-avoidance rules apply to personal services income (PSI) earned through a personal services entity (PSE) operating as a personal services business (PSB). The PSI rules were enacted to ensure that income derived by a PSE would be taxed to […]

Tax Chat webinar series 2025

23/09/2024

Explore the latest in the world of taxation in our Tax Chat webinar series. Join us for four engaging sessions on the most recent tax rulings, cases and key developments shaping the tax landscape. During these sessions, Vanessa Priest, Ned Galloway, and Kate Wittman will be discussing all things tax – including updates to legislations, […]

Victorian Government introduces 7.5% short stay levy to Parliament

11/09/2024

Short stay booking platforms and owners of short stay accommodation should be aware of the new tax commencing from 1 January 2025. On 27 August 2024, the Victorian Government released the Short Stay Levy Bill 2024 (Vic). The Bill introduces a levy of 7.5% on booking fees for providers of short stay accommodation from 1 […]

Super Guarantee | Jockeys held to be employees of racing clubs

02/09/2024

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) ruled that jockeys racing for various NSW horse racing clubs are employees under the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 (SGAA), requiring each club to make super contributions on riding fees paid to the jockeys. This decision is reflected in 5 separate applications by 5 horse racing clubs (Armidale Jockey Club, […]

ATO appeals to High Court after reversal of PepsiCo decision 

30/08/2024

The ATO has sought special leave to appeal to the High Court, following the decision in Full Federal Court (by a 2 – 1 majority) in PepsiCo, Inc v Commissioner of Taxation [2024] FCAFC 86, which overturned the single decision that ruled in favour of the Commissioner’s position.   The High Court decision when released, is significant […]