End of Financial Year Checklist
End of Financial Year Checklist Planning for the end of the financial year is a little harder this year, with a federal election just days later which could result in sweeping changes to superannuation, negative gearing and business taxation. All the more reason to get on the front foot to make the most of the current tax arrangements while you […]
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Cyber Fraud + Tax. What you need to know.
Cyber Fraud + Tax. What you need to know. From fake Tax Office “delayed return” or “proof of identity” emails to telephone calls conveying similar requests, taxpayers have had to keep their guard up. So how can individuals and businesses protect themselves from online fraud and crime? Why are cyber scams on the rise? Scams have always been around in some form or another, […]
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Got your car log book ready?
Got your car log book ready? When claiming for work-related car expenses, many taxpayers miss out on maximising their claim due to inadequate record keeping. But also, failing to maintain a valid car log book can cost taxpayers dearly in a Tax Office audit. The car log book is an important piece of tax substantiation for those who use their vehicle […]
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Building a new home? Is it exempt from CGT?
Building a new home? Is it exempt from CGT? There is a concession in the CGT rules that can allow a taxpayer to treat a property as their “main residence” even though it does not yet have a habitable dwelling. It is a widely recognised fact that a capital gains tax (CGT) exemption applies to a taxpayer’s principal or main residential property. And one […]
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Investment Property owners: understand how valuations can affect your tax
Investment Property owners: understand how valuations can affect your tax Estimates are most commonly used in apportioning expenses between private and business use. More important however is the use of valuations to work out the cost of transactions that are not at arm’s-length or when no actual cash changes hands. A common example is in respect of property transactions. Why are valuations in property transactions important for […]
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