Will credit card surcharges be banned? If credit card surcharges are banned in other countries, why not Australia? We look at the surcharge debate and the payment system complexity that [...]
The Government has announced its intention to introduce mandatory standards for large superannuation funds to, amongst other things, deliver timely and compassionate handling of death benefits. Do we have a [...]
Foreign resident capital gains withholding changes on sale of property One of the Bills pushed through Parliament at the end of 2024 changes how capital gains withholding applies to foreign [...]
Can you avoid giving the Australian Tax Office a gift this Christmas? The top Christmas party questions What can I do to make the staff Christmas party tax deductible or [...]
The Government has announced a transition plan to phase out the use of cheques. Under the plan, cheques will stop being issued by 30 June 2028 and stop being accepted [...]
The Federal Court has denied a sports company’s appeal to claim research & development incentives for the creation of an Australian signature basketball shoe. The Movie Air highlighted the importance [...]
The last few years have been a rollercoaster ride of instability. 2025 holds hope, but not a guarantee, of greater stability and certainty. We explore some of the key changes [...]
What a difference timing makes. A recent case before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) is a reminder about the tax impact of the timing of employment income. In this case, [...]
When is a gift not a gift? The Tax Commissioner has successfully argued that more than $1.6m deposited in a couple’s bank account was assessable income, not a gift or [...]
The 120% technology and skills ‘boost’ deduction The 120% skills and training, and technology costs deduction for small and medium business have passed Parliament. We’ll show you how to take [...]
