tax accountant melbourne

28

Jul

2023 Federal Budget Tax Updates

The Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, handed down his Federal Budget for the new financial year on Tuesday, 9 May 2023. Read on to about how to find out how this could affect your next tax return. Mr Chalmers walked away from the large, blanket tax cutting initiatives of the last Liberal government, such as Temporary Full Expensing (which […]

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13

Jul

“THE BENEFITS OF HIRING A PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT FOR YOUR BUSINESS”

1. Expertise and Knowledge: Professional accountants have extensive knowledge and expertise in accounting principles, tax laws, and financial regulations. They stay updated with the latest changes and can provide accurate advice tailored to your specific situation. 2. Time-saving: By delegating accounting tasks to a professional, individuals and businesses can focus their time and energy on core activities[…]

tax deducations

21

Jun

Key changes when completing 2023 tax returns

When preparing clients’ 2023 tax returns, the ATO has issued significant revisions and new methods. The elimination of the self-education expense level, working from home, and the low and middle income tax offset are significant developments for individuals this year. The Small Business Technology Investment Boost, Franked Distributions Supported by Capital Raising, Small Business Skills and Training[…]

10

May

Insolvency advice and illegal phoenix activity from ATO

If your business is insolvent or struggling to pay its debts, it’s important to seek specialist advice from a qualified and registered insolvency practitioner as soon as you can. Be wary of inappropriate insolvency advice that could lead to illegal phoenix activity. Insolvency advice to watch out for Registered liquidators and trustees will provide you with sound[…]

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10

May

How to claim deductions for temporary full expensing

The ATO has recently provided information to assist taxpayers in working out how to claim deductions under temporary full expensing when they lodge their tax return If the taxpayer’s income years end on 30 June, deductions under temporary full expensing are only available in the 2021, 2022 and 2023 income years. They can claim the temporary full[…]

10

May

ASIC continues to act against SMSF auditors

ASIC has acted against a further 11 self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) auditors for breaches of their obligations. This included breaches of auditing and assurance standards, independence requirements, registration conditions, or because ASIC was satisfied the individual was not a fit and proper person to remain registered. Over the period 1 October 2022 to 31 March 2023, ASIC:[…]

06

Apr

Significant Change To Claiming WFH Expenses

Before 1 July 2022, an individual taxpayer that incurred additional deductible expenses as a result of working from home, had a choice of three methods to claim these expenses. These choices were: From 1 July 2022, as a result of the release of PCG 2023/1 by the ATO, the shortcut method and the fixed-rate method have been abolished. […]