Tax

ato  fringe benefits tax
Tax

ATO’s tougher stance on work vehicles ‘need attention’

The ATO’s recently revised guidance on fringe benefits tax (FBT) will require clients to be more careful with their...
17 July 2018 • By Katarina Taurian

more from tax

lielette calleja
Tax

$472k in recoveries shines light on alternative reporting systems

The Fair Work Ombudsman's compliance action in the hospitality industry has triggered some in the industry to consider...
16 July 2018 • By Jotham Lian
chris hooper
Tax

‘Fundamental mistakes’ spied in cryptocurrency regulation

The tax office’s approach to regulating cryptocurrencies, including recognising a capital gain event, contains...
16 July 2018 • By Jotham Lian
kylie parker
Tax

Caution advised on pricing model transition for clients

Accounting firms would do well to consider a few key precautionary measures before deciding to change their client...
13 July 2018 • By Adrian Flores
adam kendrick  ato
Tax

‘Large preparers to suburban accountants’ copped ATO audit

Pre-emptive warnings and compliance action are on the cards as the ATO speaks on the tax agent behaviour which is...
13 July 2018 • By Jotham Lian
court trial  scale of justice  suspended sentence
Tax

91 missed returns lands taxpayer with suspended sentence

Failing to lodge 91 returns over a decade has seen a business owner issued a suspended sentence, and follows tens of...
12 July 2018 • By Jotham Lian
ato
Tax

Self-lodgers, tax agents get bad rap in major new ATO report

Close to three-quarters of all tax returns in an ATO investigation contained errors, contributing to an $8.7 billion...
12 July 2018 • By Jotham Lian
suburbs  property  tax and financing changes
Tax

Tax, financing changes see clients struggle with property

Restricted access to finance and tax changes are forming part of a challenging property market for clients looking to...
11 July 2018 • By Reporter