ATO’s fervent focus on small business

The ATO is currently focusing on the following ‘specific risk areas’, where it is concerned “small businesses are getting it wrong”:

  • Contractors omitting income — with a focus on data matching to ensure all income is reported
  • Quarterly to monthly BAS reporting for GST purposes — The ATO will move around 3,500 small businesses with a history of non-compliance to monthly reporting from 1 April 2025.

The ATO will also continue its focus on non-commercial business losses, small business capital gains tax (‘CGT’) concessions, business income that is not personal income, incorrect claims for ‘small business boosts’, GST registration and income of taxi, limousine and ride-sourcing services.

Always contact Omnis Business Advisors on 08 9380 3555 if you have any concerns or queries regarding business tax.

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Justin Flavel

Managing Director

Justin’s experience spans across 20 years in accounting, financial analysis and general business practice.

Although born and bred on the land, Justin’s interest was more in spreadsheets, ledgers, and finance which led him to attend university. In 1992, Justin graduated with a Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting and Finance. As well as qualifying as a CPA member and becoming a Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia, he began gaining practical experience in small and mid-tier accounting practices.

During the late 90s, Justin decided to expand his horizons and travel through Europe. It was during this time that he seized the opportunity to expand his knowledge on the workings of large organisations by taking on roles in multinational corporations.

Today, Justin’s passion is in facilitating businesses to grow and evolve. His focus is on acting in the role of business mentor to help clients develop the full potential of their businesses. He joins clients on their unique journey, and provides the tools and knowledge they need along the way to make the right decisions.

Justin’s aim for his clients parallels his own philosophy and personal journey—focusing on his own career growth and business success while maintaining balance in his life with his wife and three daughters.

Omnis Group Managing Director - Justin Flavel