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Subsidies for trainees or apprentices – Can you benefit from a wage subsidy?

Although some of the restrictions imposed due to the pandemic have now eased, many businesses are continuing to face significant financial hardship. For some, this means there are difficult decisions to be made regarding taking on new staff and/or retaining existing staff members. Apprentices and trainees are particularly vulnerable: not only are employers reluctantly considering…

Claiming Personal Superannuation Contributions & What Is Involved

Claiming deductions for personal super contributions Have you made personal super contributions in the last financial year? You may be eligible to claim a tax deduction. In this article, we’ll discuss your eligibility to claim tax deductions, as well as how to make a claim. Let’s jump right into it. What kind of superannuation contributions…

Avoid Costly Mistakes When Claiming Personal Super Contributions Deductions in 2026

Do you ever wonder if you’re missing out on valuable tax deductions when contributing to your super?  Or perhaps you’ve made a personal contribution but aren’t sure whether you can actually claim it?  With updated contribution caps and superannuation rules changing in the 2025–26 financial year, many Australians risk paying extra tax or losing legitimate…

Federal Court affirms PAYG amounts “withheld” from salary or wages

Federal Court Upholds Tax Credit, Despite Non Reporting of PAYG Withheld Amounts It is commonly understood that all PAYG amounts classed as “withheld” from the salary or wages of a taxpayer, must be reported to the ATO. This is a standard element of tax compliance, and is something that the vast majority of Australian tax…

ATO Rideshare Rules: What Every Uber and Ride Sharing Driver in Australia Must Know

The gig economy has changed the way Australians earn money. From Uber driving and car sharing to other ride sourcing platforms, more people than ever are turning their cars into income-generating assets. However, with flexibility comes responsibility. This means you can be certain the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is now paying very close attention. Whether…