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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…
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If you operate a family business, trust, or small company where wages often go to directors, family members, closely held employees, or company beneficiaries, you’ve likely come across the term “STP exemption for closely held payees.” These are examples of affected employees whose payments are subject to specific reporting requirements. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO)…
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