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ATO eyes foreign income disguised as gifts, loans

The ATO will ramp up reviews and audits of Australian-resident taxpayers who attempt to conceal foreign source income...

21 September 2021 • By Jotham Lian

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Working from home during a COVID-19 lockdown: Can you claim a tax deduction...

The ATO has long held firm on the principle that rent payments (being a form of occupancy costs) are generally...

17 September 2021 • By Andrew Henshaw and Fiona Bucknall, Velocity Legal

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Frydenberg shuns OECD’s GST reform recommendation

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has ruled out broadening the GST base and increasing its rate despite the Organisation for...

16 September 2021 • By Jotham Lian

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ATO fires warning shots on cryptocurrency cost base, record-keeping

The ATO has warned advisers new to cryptocurrencies to be aware of the components that comprise a crypto asset’s cost...

15 September 2021 • By John Buckley

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Commercial depreciation: Tips to maximise the benefits of commercial property...

Every commercial property is unique – an office building, warehouse or hotel will all present different complexities...

15 September 2021 • By Acumentis

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ASIC bats away privacy concerns over JobKeeper disclosure

The corporate regulator defended its decision to force listed firms to disclose whether they’ve received JobKeeper,...

13 September 2021 • By John Buckley

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Tax agent cops maximum ban over ‘wilful deceit’

A Victorian tax agent has been banned for the maximum five-year period after the Tax Practitioners Board found that he...

10 September 2021 • By Jotham Lian

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Accountants cautious over NSW move from stamp duty to property tax

The NSW government’s proposed shift from a one-off stamp duty payment to ongoing payments of property tax has sparked...

10 September 2021 • By John Buckley