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When it comes to managing your tax and superannuation obligations, two areas that often cause confusion are the rules that the ATO have set for cryptocurrency and Superannuation Guarantee Charge (SGC) penalties. Both can have serious financial consequences if misunderstood, so it’s important to be clear on how the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) treats cryptocurrency,…
Unlike the well-known individual tax return deadline of October 31, your company’s tax return deadline can vary. When are company tax returns due? That depends on your company’s size, tax status, and whether or not you’ve been granted extensions. Keeping track of due dates can be a hassle with everything else you’ve got going on…
Selling a property in Australia can come with significant tax consequences, especially when it involves Capital Gains Tax (CGT). However, homeowners may be eligible for the main residence exemption, which can reduce or even eliminate any CGT liability on the sale of their primary home. Claiming the main residence exemption requires meeting specific conditions and…
According to the ATO’s Commissioner of Taxation 2023-24 Annual Report, Australia’s collectable tax debt totalled $52.8 billion by June 30, 2024. It’s estimated that as much as $35 billion of that debt is owed by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Are you one of them? From July 1, 2025, the ATO is stepping up its…
“Does it stay or does it go?” If you’ve ever asked this question about something while inspecting a property to buy, sell, or lease, this blog is for you! The difference between fittings and fixtures can affect your rights, responsibilities, and even your final sale price or rental agreement. What are fittings and fixtures? Let’s…
According to the 2024 Australian Payroll Survey by the Australian Payroll Association, 24.1% of employers surveyed were unsatisfied with their payroll technology. Reasons for this dissatisfaction could be outdated systems, poor usability, and a lack of compliance support. What about the effects? Being unsatisfied with your payroll technology can lead to costly errors, wasted time,…
Sick of watching your rental income get chewed up by tax? Of course you are, because you didn’t invest in property just to hand over a chunk of your returns to the ATO! Knowing how to cut your tax bill—legally, of course!—can make a big difference. We’ve compiled this guide for Australian individuals, trusts, and…
If you run a family business, trust, or small company where wages often stay within the inner circle, you’re likely familiar with the phrase “STP exemption for closely held payees”. The ATO used to offer a full Single Touch Payroll exemption for these payees, but now you’re required to report their wages and payments through…
Let’s face it: payroll has never been anyone’s favourite part of running a business! But Single Touch Payroll (STP) is not just another admin task—it’s the law. If your business (or the business you manage payroll or bookkeeping for) has employees—whether one or one hundred—you must report certain payroll information directly to the ATO every…
An investment property can help build serious wealth, but if you don’t manage the tax side properly, you could end up handing over more cash to the ATO than you need to. If you’re confused about how much tax you’ll pay on your investment property, you’re not alone. From rental income to capital gains tax,…