14

May

揭开税务迷思——ATO澄清关于NFP、进项税抵扣与UPE贷款的误解

ATO“揭穿”非营利组织(NFP)的常见误解 编辑:随着非营利组织(NFP)自我审查申报表的截止日期临近(3月),澳大利亚税务局(ATO)近日发布了一份文件,澄清并纠正了一些常见误区。 误解 1:所有非营利组织都免缴所得税。ATO回应: 这并不正确。一些NFP确实享有所得税豁免,但另一些则需要缴税。 误解 2:NFP的自我审查申报表只有一种提交方式。ATO回应: 实际上有三种方式: 误解 3:任何人都可以在线提交NFP的自我审查申报表。ATO回应: 只有在企业在线服务中被授权的人才可以提交。如果已聘请注册税务代理,也可以由其代表提交。 误解 4:如果不确定组织是否具有慈善性质,就可以不提交申报表。ATO回应: 即使不确定是否属于慈善机构,仍然需要提交自我审查申报表。 纳税人进项税抵扣申请被驳回 澳洲行政复审法庭(ART)近期驳回了一位纳税人关于进项税抵扣的申请,原因是其相关的GST申报(即BAS)均已超出法定四年期限。 该纳税人针对2015年10月1日至2017年3月31日期间的GST申报,均在超过四年后才提交,但仍申请了超过10,000澳元的进项税抵扣。 ATO根据《GST法》的规定不予批准,因为所有申报都不在四年法定期限内。ART支持了ATO的决定,明确表示由于纳税人未能按时提交申报,因此不再享有这些进项税抵扣的权利 ATO上诉失败:UPE并不构成Division 7A下的“贷款” 联邦上诉法院近日驳回了ATO的一项上诉。该上诉针对行政上诉法庭(AAT)此前作出的裁定,即:信托对公司受益人尚未支付的现有权益(UPE)不构成《第7A条款》下的“贷款”。 在本案中,一家信托于2013至2017财年间对一位公司受益人产生了未支付的受益分配(UPE)。ATO将这些未支付的金额视为受益人向信托的“贷款”,进而按“视同分红”处理。 然而,AAT和联邦法院均认定,这种情形不符合“贷款”的定义。法院指出,Division 7A 所指的“贷款”必须包含“偿还义务”,而UPE仅代表“支付义务”,不符合该标准,因此不能被视为贷款。 免责声明:本文仅为一般性信息介绍,非正式税务建议。如需针对具体情况采取行动,请咨询注册税务或法律专业人士。 参考:澳大利亚税务局网站 如果您需要更多信息,请联系信元会计师事务所

14

May

Busting Tax Myths – ATO Clarifies NFP Misconceptions, Input Tax Credit Denial, and UPE Loan Ruling

ATO “Busts” Common NFP myths Editor: As the Not-Editor: As the Not-for-profit (NFP) self-review return deadline approaches in March, the ATO has recently released a publication to address and debunk several common misconceptions. Myth 1: All NFPs are income tax exempt. ATO response: This is not true.  Some NFPs are income tax exempt and some are taxable. Myth 2: There is only one way to lodge the NFP self-review return. ATO response: There are three ways, as follows: Myth 3: Anyone can lodge the NFP self-review return online. ATO response: If lodging via Online services for business, anyone authorised to access the return in Online Services can lodge.  If a registered tax agent has been engaged, they can also prepare[…]

17

Apr

A Guide to Employer Tax Obligations and Tax Reporting for 2025

In 2025, employers must navigate several key tax obligations to ensure compliance. This guide provides a focused overview of these responsibilities, including critical dates and practical tips for accurate tax reporting. How to master employer obligations in 2025 Employers must stay abreast of their tax obligations to ensure compliance and avoid penalties. Key dates and requirements for 2025 include: For pay as you go (PAYG) withholding, employers must withhold the correct amount of tax from employee payments and remit these amounts to the ATO. Regarding single touch payroll (STP), employers should finalise their STP data by 14 July 2025 for the 2024/25 financial year. Note that there may be a later due date for closely held payees. Super guarantee (SG)[…]

16

Apr

ATO crackdown on cash economy and new compliance measures

In the April 2025 Practice Update, the ATO has announced a series of compliance measures and deadlines affecting small businesses. From superannuation and fringe benefits tax to BAS and transfer balance caps, business owners need to act now to remain compliant. ATO’s 2025 Small Business Focus The ATO is currently focusing on several areas where small businesses are often found non-compliant: The ATO is also monitoring: Super Guarantee Reminder – March 2025 Quarter The Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions for the March 2025 quarter must be received by employees’ super funds by Monday, 28 April 2025. Failing to meet the deadline means paying the SG charge, which includes penalties and interest.Note: The SG rate for the 2025 financial year is 11.5%.[…]

26

Feb

关键矿物和氢气生产激励措施已成为法律

作为 2024-25 年预算的一部分,政府宣布了“澳大利亚制造未来”一揽子计划,以支持澳大利亚向净零经济转型。该计划包括两项新的临时税收优惠: 这些措施现已成为法律。 关键矿产生产税收激励计划 CMPTI 为符合条件的公司提供可退还的税收抵免,抵免额相当于在澳大利亚加工某些关键矿物的合格成本的 10%。抵免最长期限为 10 年,即 2027 年 7 月 1 日至 2040 年 6 月 30 日。 CMPTI 由 ATO 和工业、科学和资源部联合管理。 氢气生产税收优惠 HPTI 是符合条件的公司生产的每公斤符合条件的氢气可获得 2 美元的可退还税收抵免。HPTI 适用于 2027 年 7 月 1 日至 2040 年 6 月 30 日收入年度内生产的符合条件的氢气,最长期限为 10 年。 HPTI 由 ATO 和清洁能源监管机构联合管理。

26

Feb

关键矿产生产税收激励计划

关于激励措施 在 2024-25 年预算中,澳大利亚政府宣布了其“澳大利亚制造的未来”一揽子计划。该计划支持澳大利亚向净零经济转型。 “澳大利亚制造未来”一揽子计划包括通过关键矿产生产税收激励计划 (CMPTI) 支持对澳大利亚关键矿产加工的投资。该措施现已成为法律。 CMPTI 为符合条件的受益人提供可退还的税收抵免,抵免额相当于在澳大利亚加工某些关键矿物的合格成本的 10%。抵免期限为 2027 年 7 月 1 日至 2040 年 6 月 30 日,最长 10 年。 行政 工业、科学和资源部 (DISR) 和 ATO 联合管理 CMPTI: 合格 如果您符合以下条件,则您有资格在某个收入年度获得 CMPTI 税收抵免: 您的公司必须是澳大利亚税务居民,或是通过澳大利亚常设机构从事加工活动的外国居民,并且在收入年度拥有 ABN。 您的公司还必须遵守财务主管制定的实施 CMPTI 社区福利原则的任何规则。 关键矿物清单 为了 CMPTI 税收抵免的目的,关键矿物是法律规定或法规所规定的清单中包含的矿物。 该立法列出了 31 种关键矿物。请参阅澳大利亚关键矿物清单在 DISR 网站上。 CMPTI 处理活动 CMPTI 加工活动是在澳大利亚一个或多个设施内进行的加工活动,这些设施包括: 某些活动(例如采矿、选矿和制造)不属于 CMPTI 加工活动。 如何申领 您必须注册贵公司相关收入年度的加工活动。 您自行评估公司的 CMPTI 税收抵免金额,并在收入年度的公司纳税申报表中申报。 注册处理活动 要使某项活动成为已注册的 CMPTI 加工活动,公司必须以批准的形式向工业部长 (DISR) 申请注册相关活动。DISR 将提供有关注册流程的信息待其可用时。 您的申请必须标明: 您最多可以注册 10 年的处理活动。维持注册需要每年满足要求。 您可以索偿什​​么 一个收入年度的 CMPTI 税收抵免金额是公司 CMPTI 支出的 10%。 CMPTI 支出是公司在一个收入年度内开展一项或多项注册的 CMPTI 加工活动时产生的支出,不属于排除支出。 不包括的支出包括: 注意:如果属于 CMPTI 支出,则最高可达 10% 的知识产权支出金额可以计入。 何时申领 您可以针对以下收入年份申请 CMPTI 税收抵免:

25

Feb

Critical minerals and hydrogen production incentives now law

As part of the 2024–25 Budget, the Government announced its Future Made in Australia package to support Australia’s transition to a net zero economy. This package included 2 new, temporary tax incentives: These measures are now law. Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive The CMPTI provides eligible companies with a refundable tax offset of 10 per cent of the eligible costs of processing certain critical minerals in Australia. The offset will be available for a maximum of 10 years between 1 July 2027 and 30 June 2040. The CMPTI is jointly administered by the ATO and the Department of Industry, Science and Resources. Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive The HPTI is a refundable tax offset of $2 per kilogram of eligible hydrogen produced by eligible companies. The[…]

21

Feb

Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive

About the incentive In the 2024–25 Budget, the Australian Government announced its Future Made in Australia package. This package supports Australia’s transition to a net zero economy. The Future Made in Australia package includes support for investment in critical minerals processing in Australia through the Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive (CMPTI). This measure is now law. The CMPTI provides eligible recipients with a refundable tax offset of 10 per cent of the eligible costs of processing certain critical minerals in Australia. The offset will be available between 1 July 2027 and 30 June 2040, for a maximum of 10 years. Administration The Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) and the ATO jointly administer the CMPTI: Eligibility You are eligible for the CMPTI tax offset in an income[…]