Tax
HELP Debt repayment may be lowered to $45,000
The Turnbull Government is now looking to reduce the repayment threshold for university graduates by more than $10,000, which means anyone earning more than $45,000 would make compulsory contributions.
Continue ReadingATO extends SMSF lodgement deadline
Due to significant changes in SMSF legislation the ATO has granted SMSF's a tax return lodgement deadline of 2 July 2018 for 2017 Financial Year Returns. This provides trustees with an additional 7 weeks to consider and make an election on their options in relation to CGT relief as a result of the $1.6 million transfer balance cap. We recommend contacting your GMD team member to ensure sufficient time is available to prepare your funds requirements, consider your options in relation to CGT relief and undertake your annual SMSF audit.
Continue ReadingNotifiable Data Breach Scheme. Are you prepared?
The passing of the Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act 2017 established a Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme in Australia. The NDB scheme requires organisations covered by the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act) to notify any individuals likely to be at risk of serious harm by a data breach. This notice must include recommendations about the steps that individuals should take in response to the data breach. The Australian Information Commissioner must also be notified. Organisations will need to be prepared to conduct quick assessments of suspected data breaches to determine if they are likely to result in serious harm.
Continue ReadingAre you selling a property over $750,000 AUD?
FROM July 1, Australian homeowners offering properties above $750,000 will be required to obtain a clearance certificate from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to prove they are not foreign residents before they sell.
Continue ReadingUberEATS & Deliveroo under the spotlight
The ATO has confirmed that people who make money out of delivering for popular online meal ordering and delivery platforms such as UberEATS and Deliveroo will not have to register for and pay GST, unlike their counterparts at Uber, if they fall under the GST threshold.
Continue ReadingATO increases Late Lodgement Fines
The 2018 May budget included many notable and highly publicised tax amendments that impact almost all Australians. Little attention has been paid to the fact that the Commonwealth penalty unit increased from $180 to $210.
Continue ReadingFuel tax credits rates increased from 1 August 2017
Fuel tax credits have increased for fuel acquired after 1 August 2017, in accordance with the CPI increase. These rates are indexed twice a year.
Continue ReadingForeign investors to pay more land tax and stamp duty
Recent announcements of 2017/18 state budgets in New South Wales and Queensland have changed the landscape for foreign investors of residential real estate.
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