10

Jan

Foreign Residents and Capital Gains Tax on Australian Property: What You Need to Know

If you’re a foreign resident disposing of taxable Australian property (TAP), it’s essential to understand your tax obligations under Australian tax law. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) closely monitors these transactions, and failure to meet your requirements can lead to scrutiny and potential penalties. Here’s what you need to know: What is Capital Gain Tax Capital Gains Tax (CGT) applies to the profit you make when selling or disposing of assets like property, shares, or cryptocurrency. While it’s called “capital gains tax,” it is not a standalone tax. Instead, CGT is included as part of your overall income tax. In essence, CGT is considered a part of your overall tax calculation. What is Taxable Australian Property (TAP)? TAP includes: If […]

10

Jan

外国居民与澳大利亚房地产的资本利得税:您需要了解的事项

如果您是外国居民,正在处置应税的澳大利亚房地产(TAP),那么了解您在澳大利亚税法下的税务义务至关重要。澳大利亚税务局(ATO)密切关注这些交易,未能遵守相关规定可能会引起审查并可能导致处罚。以下是您需要了解的内容: 什么是资本利得税(CGT) 资本利得税(CGT)适用于您在出售或处置资产(如房地产、股票或加密资产)时所获得的利润。尽管被称为“资本利得税”,它并不是独立的税种。相反,CGT是您整体所得税的一部分。本质上,CGT被视为您整体税务计算的一部分。 什么是应税澳大利亚房地产(TAP)? TAP包括: 如果您出售其中任何一种资产,您必须报告出售所获得的资本利得或亏损,并支付资本利得税(CGT)。 外国居民处置澳大利亚资产的税务指南 外国居民处置TAP时,必须提交税务申报,报告任何资本利得或亏损。这对于遵守澳大利亚税法至关重要。未能正确提交税务申报可能会引起ATO的关注。 在购买外国居民的房地产时,买方可能需要从销售价格中扣除一部分作为外国居民资本利得预扣税(FRCGW)。此款项必须支付给ATO,除非外国居民卖方提供了说明减少税率的变更通知。 ATO密切监控涉及TAP处置的外国居民。如果外国居民: 有关详细信息,请参阅ATO官方网站上关于税务规避计划和分期出售安排的资料(请参考ATO网站上的TA 2008/19和TA 2008/20)。 作为外国居民处置应税的澳大利亚房地产,履行您的资本利得税(CGT)义务至关重要。ATO密切关注一些避免CGT的做法,例如操纵资产估值或进行分期交易。涉及这些做法可能会导致严重后果,包括审计和处罚。为避免麻烦,请确保提交准确的税务申报并遵守预扣要求。如果您不确定自己的税务义务,建议咨询税务专业人士,确保完全合规并减少潜在风险。

16

Aug

近期烟草税税率的变更

税率指数化 根据法律规定,烟草制品的消费税税率每年3月和9月根据平均周普通工时收入(AWOTE)增加。2024年9月1日起适用的AWOTE指数化因子为1.018。 除了常规指数化外,从2023年9月1日起,烟草消费税和同等消费税将每年额外增加5%,为期三年。 此外,将逐步调整按每千克征收消费税和同等消费税的烟草制品(如自卷烟草)与按支征税的成品之间的税收待遇,通过将“等值重量”从0.7克逐步降低至0.6克。 这些逐步减少将从2023年9月1日每年进行一次,新的重量将在2026年9月1日完全生效。相应地,每千克的税额将增加。 在澳大利亚制造 目前,澳大利亚境内没有合法的烟草制造活动。如果有,以下烟草消费税税率将适用。 进口到澳大利亚 当制造的烟草制品进口到澳大利亚时,它们将被征收关税。此关税在产品抵达澳大利亚边境时支付,且相当于以下烟草消费税税率。 烟草消费税税率 以下是当前适用于: 烟草税率 – 烟草、雪茄、香烟和鼻烟 税则项目 描述 单位 2024年3月1日至2024年8月31日的税率 2024年9月1日起的税率 5.1 每支实际烟草含量不超过0.8克的香烟 每支价格(澳元) 1.27816 1.36623 5.5 以下任一情况:非香烟形式 每支实际烟草含量超过0.8克的香烟 每千克烟草含量价格(澳元) 1893.57 2101.89 5.8 混合烟草制品 不适用 按照《6AAC条款》计算的税额 按照《6AAC条款》计算的税额 请注意:本出版物中的许多评论具有一般性质,任何打算将信息应用于实际情况的人都应寻求专业建议,以独立验证其解释和信息对其特定情况的适用性。

16

Aug

Practice  Update ( 8 / 2024 )

ATO’s tips for correctly claiming deductions for rental properties Taxpayers who have work done on their rental property should consider the following factors in determining claims for expenses. Notice of online selling data-matching program Small business energy incentive available for the 2024 income year Importance of good record keeping when claiming work-related expenses The ATO is advising taxpayers that having records to substantiate claims is essential to prove deductions can be claimed, having regard to the following in particular: SMSFs acquiring assets from related parties SMSFs cannot acquire an asset from a ‘related party’ (such as a member or their spouse or relative) unless it is acquired at market value and is: If the asset is acquired at less than market value, the[…]

23

Jul

在报税季节保障您的企业安全:来自澳大利亚税务局(ATO)的重要提示

在报税季节,确保您的企业在线安全至关重要。通过实施系统和流程来降低网络事件的风险,同时制定应对网络攻击的计划。 每个澳大利亚企业,无论大小,都是网络攻击的目标。尽管您可以采取一些实际步骤来增强企业的网络安全,但关键是要将这些步骤融入企业日常操作中。这包括保护账户,保护设备和信息,以及培训员工识别网络威胁。 为了降低网络安全漏洞的风险,您可以采取以下措施: 澳大利亚信号局通过澳大利亚网络安全中心,是澳大利亚政府提供网络安全建议和帮助的权威机构。访问他们的网站,了解如何保护您的企业和员工免受澳大利亚企业常见的网络安全威胁。 参考来源:澳大利亚税务局(ATO)网站 如需更多信息,请联系Wiselink Accountants。

23

Jul

Practice  Update ( 7 / 2024 )

ATO’s ‘main residence exemption tips’ Reminder of June 2024 Quarter Superannuation Guarantee (‘SG’) Employers are reminded that employee superannuation contributions for the 1 April 2024 to 30 June 2024 quarter must be received by the relevant super funds by 28 July 2024 (which is a Sunday), in order to avoid being liable to pay the SG charge. Notice of Medicare levy exemption data-matching program The ATO will acquire Medicare Exemption Statement data from Services Australia for the 2024 to 2026 income years, including individuals’ full names, dates of birth, residential addresses, entitlement status, and approved entitlement details. The objectives of this program are to (among other things) ensure individuals are correctly claiming an exemption from payment of the Medicare levy[…]

23

Jul

实务更新(2024.7)

ATO的“主要居所豁免提示” 在纳税人出售其居住过的房产时,需考虑主要居所豁免。在这方面,ATO提供以下提示: 提醒2024年6月季度的养老金担保(SG) 提醒雇主,2024年4月1日至2024年6月30日季度的员工养老金缴款必须在2024年7月28日(星期日)之前收到相关养老金基金,以避免需要支付SG罚款。 医疗保险税豁免数据匹配计划通知 ATO将从Services Australia获取2024年至2026年收入年度的医疗保险豁免声明数据,包括个人的全名、出生日期、居住地址、资格状态和批准的资格详情。 该计划的目标是确保个人正确申报免缴医疗保险税和医疗保险附加税。 家庭信托选举和中间实体选举 家庭信托分配税(FTDT)是一种特殊的47%税率,有时由受托人、董事或合伙人支付。当信托已进行家庭信托选举(FTE)或实体已进行中间实体选举(IEE),并且在选举中指定个人的“家庭组”(如定义)之外进行分配时,适用此税。 当受托人或其他实体进行此类选举时,必须以批准的形式保留原始选举。FTE和IEE可向ATO提交。 涉及选举时,纳税人应每年考虑以下事项: 在进行年度受托人决议时,了解指定个人的家庭组成员是谁非常重要,因为在家庭组之外进行分配将导致47%的FTDT。 ATO可能取消不活跃的ABN ATO定期审查并有时取消不活跃的澳大利亚商业号码(ABNs)。如果纳税人在其纳税申报表中未报告业务活动,或在其他申报或第三方信息中没有业务活动迹象,ATO可能会审查纳税人的ABN。 免税收入组织的新申报义务 拥有有效ABN的非慈善非营利组织(NFPs),包括社区服务组织,需要提交年度NFP自我审查申报表,以通知其所得税豁免资格。 要符合自我评估为所得税豁免的资格,组织的主要目的一定是社区服务目的。任何其他目的必须是附带的、辅助的或次要的。 社区服务目的具有利他主义,这意味着组织必须为他人的福祉和利益而设立和运作,而不是为政治或游说目的。 例如,一个主要为改善社区福利而设立的俱乐部或协会将被视为社区服务组织。然而,如果其主要目的是推进成员的专业利益,则不适用。 纳税人可申请CGT小企业减免 请注意:本出版物中的许多评论具有一般性质,任何有意将信息应用于实际情况的人士应寻求专业建议,以独立验证其解释及信息在其特定情况中的适用性。 如果您需要更多信息,请联系Wiselink会计师事务所

26

Jun

Small Business – Get ready for tax time

Are you ready for tax time? This might be your last chance to make any tax-deductible purchases before this financial year ends on 30 June. See if there are any tax-deductible items your business needs, or any concessions you can access. Finalise your employees’ Single Touch Payroll (STP) If you have employees, make sure you finalise their 2023–24 STP information by 14 July. This is an important end-of-year obligation and ensures your employees have the right information they need to lodge their income tax return. Remember to finalise all employees you’ve paid in the financial year, even those you haven’t paid for a while, like terminated employees. Check your pay as you go (PAYG) withholding and instalments From 1 July, individual tax rates and thresholds will change. This[…]

26

Jun

ATO Warns Rental Property Owners: Ensure Your Tax Return Is Accurate

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a warning to rental property owners, urging them to ensure their tax returns are accurate this tax season. According to ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson, many rental property owners are making errors in their tax returns, despite 86% of them using registered tax agents. Common Mistakes: Key Points: Advice to Property Owners: Example Case: A Melbourne taxpayer incorrectly claimed immediate deductions for new blinds, a cooktop, and air conditioners, which should have been depreciated. Additionally, they attempted to claim a personal home cooktop as a rental expense. These errors led to adjustments and penalties from the ATO. By ensuring accurate and well-documented tax returns, rental property owners can avoid complications and potential penalties.[…]

17

Jun

ATO flags 3 key focus areas for this tax time

The ATO announces its priorities for Tax Time 2024. As ‘tax time’ approaches, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced it will be taking a close look at 3 common errors being made by taxpayers: ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said the ATO is focused on supporting taxpayers to get their lodgment right the first time. ‘These are the areas that people are most likely to get wrong, and while these mistakes are often genuine, sometimes they are deliberate. Take the time to get your return right.’ Work-related expenses In 2023 more than 8 million people claimed a work-related deduction, and around half of those claimed a deduction related to working from home. Last year, the ATO revised the fixed[…]