Accounting & Wealth Insights

Uber travel expenses not FBT-exempt

The ATO has clarified that any benefit arising from travel by taxi, and not a ride-sourcing service, by an...

Personal income tax cuts now law

The Bill containing the three-stage personal income tax cuts package completed passage through parliament and is now law. The Treasury Laws...

On 1 July 2019 your insurance cover may be changing!

In February this year, the Government passed legislation which prevents trustees of APRA-regulated funds from providing insurance to members...

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ATO to target false laundry claims this Tax Time

Posted June 4, 2019 by North Advisory

The ATO will take strong actions against false clothing and laundry work-related expense claims this Tax Time. Assistant Commissioner Karen Foat said although many Australians claim clothing and laundry expenses, it is unlikely that half of all taxpayers are required to wear uniforms, protective clothing or occupation-specific clothing to earn their income.

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2018/19 tax changes for small businesses

Posted June 3, 2019 by North Advisory

For 2018/19 income year, companies with an annual aggregated turnover under $50m will have a reduced tax rate of 27.5%. To be eligible for the reduced rate, the company must be a base rate entity.

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Tax changes for 2018/19 for individuals

Posted June 3, 2019 by North Advisory

A low and middle income tax offset (LAMITO) was introduced on 1 July 2018. The offset will run in conjunction with the low income tax offset as a targeted reduction of income tax for Australian residents.

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The Coalition wins a third term – your superannuation policy update in preparation for the end of the financial year

Posted May 22, 2019 by North Advisory

The Coalition Government has been re-elected in the 2019 Federal Election, with a small majority of seats in the House of Representatives, after taking a policy of stability for superannuation to the election.

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The major parties’ superannuation and tax policies

Posted May 16, 2019 by North Advisory

The federal election is this weekend, 18th May 2019 , both major parties have outlined their superannuation and tax policies. With the federal election only days away many of our clients have been asking what the major political parties’ policies are that may impact their SMSF, individual taxation circumstances or personal investments. If you would…

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Cryptocurrency ATO Data matching program

Posted May 6, 2019 by North Advisory

The Commissioner has given notice that it will collect data from cryptocurrency designated service providers, under notice, to identify individuals or businesses who have or may be engaged in buying, selling or transferring cryptocurrency during the 2014/15 to 2019/20 financial years.

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Federal Opposition Australian Labor Party (ALP) tax policies

Posted May 2, 2019 by North Advisory

The Australian Labor Party (ALP) has announced an intention in government to change franking credits from a refundable to a non-refundable tax credit from 1 July 2019.

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