Late Tax returns
Changes to Super contribution caps
Changes to Super contribution caps
Read MoreStage Three tax cuts
Tax cuts 2024 Tax Cuts are meant to be here from 1/7/2023 Just to refresh, here’s a simplified version of what the brackets are now: Earn up to $18,200 – pay no tax Earn $18,201 to $45,000 – pay a 19 per cent tax rate Earn $45,001 to $120,000 – pay a 32.5 per cent…
Read MoreHow to repay your HELP debt voluntarily
Some of you, may be aware of, or have, HELP, Higher Education Program Debt to fund your tertiary education studies. When you have such assistance via this loan, the amount is annually indexed according to the inflation rate. In 2023 The rate of indexation has been higher than recent years. The rates are included for…
Read MoreTimes are tough finances ideas
Times are tough finances ideas – Ways to save explained. Ever wondered what more you can do to combat the ever increasing cost of living? With the ever increasing cost of living, Romeo Caporaso explains vital areas of your finances to review.
Read MorePay as you go Tax Instalments explained
Pay as you go Tax Instalments explained Listen to our quick lesson on pay as you go tax instalments including how they work and how the ATO automates them in certain circumstances.
Read MoreKeeping aside enough tax in first year of business tip
Keeping aside enough tax in first year of business tip When you are new to business it is vital you keep some of your profits aside to pay one of your biggest expenses – tax. How much should I keep aside? Firstly, we recommend keeping an idea of your profit. Then keeping at least 30%…
Read MoreHELP debt and tax explained
HELP debt and tax explained How HELP debt is repaid at the tax return is often misunderstood. We explain how it works in this short video.
Read MoreLow and Middle Income Tax offset not available in tax return 2023
Low and middle income tax offset (LMITO) LMITO ended on 30 June 2022. The last year you can receive it is the 2021–22 income year. LMITO is not available for the 2022–23 income year and later income years. This means for some of you your tax refund will be less by up to $1080. the old LMITO amounts 2018–19…
Read Morehow to better claim common tax deductions
how to better claim common tax deductions This tax season is going great so far. The ATO are seemingly quiet and are processing some tax returns as quickly as 5 days. Some areas to prepare your deductions before your tax return appointment are: Doing a diary of working from home hours and…
Read MoreATO tax 2022 focus
ATO tax 2022 focus Tax return time: ATO priority areas The ATO’s 2021-22 tax time focus areas for individuals are: record-keeping – ensuring that proper records are available and data-matching to check correct amounts are reported. Examples of targeted areas are – having receipts for deductions, keeping car expenses logbook or km diary, diary of work…
Read MoreATO Scam tips
Why it is important to protect your tax file number. Some of you may already be aware how important it is to protect your tax file number (TFN) from getting into the wrong hands. Crooks can use your TFN for TFN fraud, such as present themselves as you to the ATO , do your tax…
Read Morewhat is new for tax 2021
Changes to tax returns 2021 ATO Warning – Copy & Pasting Claims ATO are setting their sights on work related expenses (such as motor vehicle, travel claims, laundry, uniform purchases and business trips). The expectation is that these deductions should reduce for taxpayers who were working from home during COVID 19. However, the ATO…
Read MoreWork From Home Tax Deductions explained
Work From Home Tax Deductions explained We understand that due to COVID-19 your working arrangements may have changed. If you have been working from home, you may have expenses you can claim a deduction for at tax time. Home Office deduction on tax return: requirements, records to be kept, what can be claimed. why…
Read MoreWhen to lodge your tax return by – with your tax agent
When do you have to do tax return by? Today we are explaining when you have to do your tax return by when you have a tax agent. If you have already done your tax return for this year you can listen to this for next year in case you ever need to lodge later…
Read MoreWhat Happens If You Lodge Your Tax Return Late?
Sometimes life throws things in our path that get in the way of important deadlines like our tax returns and we find ourselves on the other side of the due date. Sometimes we deliberately don’t want to submit our tax returns for fear of the tax debt. Whatever the reason for getting behind, penalties can…
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