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Bankruptcy trustee’s bid to shirk CGT on $388k sale fails in court

A recent Federal Court ruling confirms bankruptcy trustees are on the hook for tax on capital gains.

09 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Accountant’s $340k BAS refund claim crumbles

The AAT has backed the ATO’s decision to deny input tax credits over a sham asset sale between two companies owned by...

05 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Nearly half of crypto investors unclear on tax rules, survey finds

Traders have called for more guidance on how their assets are taxed following an ATO compliance crackdown.

05 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Temporary FBT break lifts plug-in hybrid sales 130%

An industry body warns strong take-up will only continue if the generous tax break remains.

05 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

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CPA Australia seeks permanent $100k asset write-off to end uncertainty

The accounting body wants a permanent, five-fold increase to the scheme to boost small business investment.

03 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

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ATO issues reminder on trust administration revamp

Changes that came into effect on 1 July aim to improve reporting and data accuracy and ease compliance.

03 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

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PepsiCo wins appeal against Commissioner of Taxation

PepsiCo has successfully appealed a Federal Court finding that it was liable for royalty withholding tax payments.

28 June 2024 • By Naomi Neilson

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Court rejects taxpayer’s attempt to pay $45k ATO debt with $47 cheque

Mesha Feet attempted to pay its debts with unconventional methods and then fined the Tax Office for failing to respond.

28 June 2024 • By Christine Chen