Tax

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Tax

Cap most contentious part of R&D tax offset overhaul

The cap on cash refunds as part of proposed government changes to the research and development (R&D) tax incentive...
08 May 2018 • By Adrian Flores

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$20K asset write-off extension falls short

The federal government has committed to extending the $20,000 instant asset write-off for a further 12 months to 30...
08 May 2018 • By Adrian Flores
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Mid-tier flags ‘monumental’ financial reporting change

Proposed changes to the Australian financial reporting framework could spell an end to special purpose financial...
08 May 2018 • By Jotham Lian
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SMEs should be alert to $20K write-off this EOFY

The $20,000 instant asset write-off will be a major area for clients to address this end of financial year regardless...
08 May 2018 • By Adrian Flores
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Tax

'A busy night' for accountants: Chris Richardson

With several big ticket tax policies spanning from personal tax relief to an overhaul of the R&D tax incentive being...
08 May 2018 • By Jotham Lian
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STP ‘a bureaucratic nightmare’ for small business

Single touch payroll (STP) will worsen the compliance burden for small businesses by up to 10 times, according to an...
07 May 2018 • By Adrian Flores
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Tax

‘Uptick in enquiries and nervousness’: ATO investigations spark fear

The Tax Office’s recent investigations into offshore secret accounts is “just the tip of the iceberg”, according to a...
07 May 2018 • By Jotham Lian
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Tax an election hot topic, says accounting body

An accounting body predicts taxation will likely feature as a major policy battleground at the next federal election...
07 May 2018 • By Adrian Flores