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Fuel 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.
Continue ReadingSmall Business Disaster Relief Government Loans
As Australia takes stock after Ex Tropical Cyclone Debbie both the Queensland & New South Wales governments have published details of their small business support packages.
Continue ReadingATO attempts to squash the Hilux & Co
The ATO confirmed in a recent Private Binding Ruling that any consistent private use of SUVs or utility vehicles is a residual fringe benefit.
Continue ReadingCash business ATO crackdown
Businesses operating in the cash economy will get increased scrutiny in the coming months. The ATO has been sending officers to visit businesses in all capital cities in industries notorious for not declaring all income in tax returns and BASs.
Continue ReadingVictorian Vacant Residential Property Tax
From 1 January 2018 any residential properties that are left vacant for more than six month in inner city and middle areas of Melbourne will incur the new Victorian Vacant Residential Tax.
Continue ReadingWhat is Audit Shield and how does it work?
Audit Shield is a group insurance policy held by GMD Chartered Accountants that protects our clients from professional service costs incurred by the ATOs increased audit activities.
Continue ReadingWhy developers should consider a Joint Venture structure
Property developers, whether large or small, need to carefully consider the legal and tax consequences of the structure in which they undertake their developments. Its imperative in the due diligence process that expert advice be attained to ensure reduced costs particularly those associated with Stamp Duty, GST and Capital Gains Tax.
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