Tax
CategoryMaking NRAS claims
The national rental affordability scheme (NRAS) started on 1 July 2008, encouraging large-scale investment in affordable housing. It offer..
Using technology to improve workplace safety
Ensuring the safety of employees in the workplace should be one of the top priorities for managers and business owners. This will not only..
Introducing ASFP
Plans are underway to carry out a system change during the December closure of the ATO to introduce Activity statement financial processin..
Time limit on GST refunds
Small businesses entitled to refunds of GST may not be aware of the four-year time limit on claiming those refunds. Your entitlement to a ..
Limiting tax deductions for holding vacant land
On the 28 October 2019, The Treasury Laws Amendment (2019 Tax Integrity and Other Measures No.1) Bill 2019 received royal assent. The new ..
Amendment to Housing Affordability Measures introduced
The Treasury Laws Amendment (Reducing Pressure on Housing Affordability Measures) Bill 2019 was re-introduced to parliament on 23 October ..
What are the tax implications for different business structures?
The structure of your business determines how you would pay tax and other business obligations you would need to consider. Whilst you are ..
GST margin scheme
The margin scheme is a way of working out the GST you must pay when you sell property as part of your business. The amount of GST normally..
Breaking down business industry codes
A business industry code (BIC) is a five-digit code you include on relevant tax returns and schedules that describes your main business ac..
Claiming travel expenses relating to rental properties
When making a claim in relation to your residential rental property, there are specific circumstances for when you can and cannot claim tr..