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Car allowance increase ‘welcome news’
Tax

Car allowance increase ‘welcome news’

Professional accounting bodies have backed an increase to the cents-per-kilometre deduction rate for car expenses...
28 June 2022 • By Emma Musgrave

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‘Confusion’ reigns over 100A as year counts down

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Avoid wrong moves with rental property, urges ATO

The office says agents should be on alert for three common taxpayer errors.
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Help! My client has received an ATO letter about crypto trading

With digital currencies in the spotlight again this year, it’s vital to know the tax-time options.
24 June 2022 • By Danny Talwar
Tim Loh
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Careful with those crypto losses, Tax Office warns

Most digital currency buyers and sellers will fail to qualify as businesses and fall under CGT rules.
23 June 2022 • By Philip King
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ATO urges small business to ‘nail’ its tax

A comprehensive toolkit gives a run-down on expenses and deductions.
23 June 2022 • By Josh Needs
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Tax

Tax Institute sends Labor a lengthy to-do list

The independent body identifies outstanding measures that should be priorities for Canberra.
23 June 2022 • By Philip King