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Client Alert February – March 2015
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Small business tax review finds first steps for improvement The results of a review into tax impediments affecting the success and growth of small businesses has been released by the Government. The review focused on small business tax reform and, in particular, simplifying processes and cutting excessive red tape. In releasing the review findings, the […]
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Client Alert December 2014 – January 2015
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Project DO IT nearing end, taxman focus on non-disclosure The ATO has responded to fears expressed by some taxpayers that disclosing previously undeclared offshore income and assets could set them up for future tax investigations. The ATO has reassured taxpayers that disclosing under Project DO IT will not give them a “red flag”. ATO Deputy […]
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The Report October / November 2014
Monday, September 22, 2014
Mining tax gone but watch for associated tax changes Following the speedy passage of the mining tax repeal legislation, on 9 September 2014 the Government announced that it will be recommending to the Governor-General that he proclaim 30 September 2014 as the commencement date for Schedules 1 to 5 to the Minerals Resource Rent Tax […]
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The Report August / September 2014
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Budget Levy from 1 July 2014 The Government’s Temporary Budget Repair Levy is now law. The levy is be payable at the rate of 2% of each dollar of an individual’s annual taxable income over $180,000. The levy is active for three financial years, starting on 1 July 2014 and ending on 30 June 2017. […]
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The Report June / July 2014
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Tax amnesty for undeclared offshore income The ATO has launched a voluntary disclosure initiative known as “Project DO IT: disclose offshore income today”. The Tax Commissioner, Chris Jordan, has warned that the initiative is a last chance opportunity for individuals who have not declared their overseas assets and income to come back into the tax […]
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Budget 2014
Thursday, May 15, 2014
PERSONAL TAXATION 2% deficit levy for three years from 1 July 2014 on incomes over $180,000 The Treasurer announced the introduction of a Budget deficit levy (ie tax), which will apply for three years from 1 July 2014. This temporary levy will apply at 2% for incomes over $180,000 (ie 2% on taxable income in excess of […]
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The Report April – May 2014
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Tax planning There are many ways in which entities can defer income, maximise deductions and take advantage of other tax planning initiatives to manage their taxable incomes. Taxpayers should be aware that in order to maximise these opportunities, they need to start the year-end tax planning process early. Of course, those undertaking tax planning should […]
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The Report February – March 2014
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Local government payments in ATO sights The ATO has previously sought from local government council and shire authorities throughout New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and Tasmania details of entities who provided contractor services in the 2011 and 2012 financial years. The ATO says it will now acquire details of entities receiving taxable payments from local […]
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Season’s Greetings 2013
Monday, December 16, 2013
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The Report December 2013 – January 2014
Friday, November 22, 2013
Tax changes following carbon tax and mining tax repeal The Abbott government has introduced into Parliament proposed legislation to repeal the carbon tax and the mining tax. Importantly, the Bill to remove the mining tax also proposes to repeal or revise a number of tax and superannuation measures. Key changes include: • capital allowances for […]
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