The ATO has reminded business taxpayers they can no longer claim deductions for certain payments to workers if they have not met their PAYG withholding obligations from 1 July 2019.

From 1 January 2020, eligible individuals with multiple employers can apply to opt out of receiving super guarantee (‘SG’) from some of their employers, to help them avoid unintentionally going over the concessional contributions cap.

A taxpayer has unsuccessfully tried to challenge an excess transfer balance tax liability, despite following the ATO’s instructions.

The ‘cents per kilometre’ method broadly allows an individual taxpayer to claim up to a maximum of 5,000 business kilometres per car, per year without the need to keep any written evidence (e.g., receipts) of car expenses.

The Federal Court recently handed down two decisions relating to the personal services income(‘PSI’) rules.

The ATO has reminded taxpayers that, if they run their home-based business as a company or trust, their business should have a genuine, marketrate rental contract (or similar agreement) with the owner of the property.

The ATO is reminding businesses that are looking to expand or improve their business and thinking of buying new or second hand assets, that medium sized businesses with a turnover up to $50 million (but at least $10 million) are…

The perennial question has reared its head and it was just a matter of time given the burgeoning gig economy. The new working arrangements provide flexibility for workers, arrangers and customers. But what are the tax and other economic implications…

A taxpayer involved in a high-profile stoush with the ATO over residency rules has been given the backing of the High Court as it refuses the Commissioner of Taxation’s appeal application.

Financial statements may be used by different stakeholders for a multitude of purposes. Owners and managers require financial statements to make important business decisions affecting its continued operations. Financial analysis is then performed on these statements, providing management with a more…