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What laws do SMSFs need to adhere to?
Navigating the Legal Landscape: Responsibilities of SMSF Trustees Understanding the Legislative Framework and Compliance Obligations for Self-Managed Super Funds As a trustee of a self-managed super
ATO may cancel inactive ABNs
ATO’s Review of Inactive ABNs Ensuring Continued Eligibility and Steps to Reapply if Your ABN is Cancelled The ATO regularly reviews, and sometimes cancels inactive
Navigating the Main Residence Exemption
ATO ‘main residence exemption tips’ Key Considerations for Taxpayers When Selling a Home The main residence exemption needs to be considered in a variety of
ATO to Acquire Medicare Exemption Data
Notice of Medicare levy exemption data-matching program Ensuring Accurate Claims for Medicare Levy and Surcharge Exemptions for 2024-2026 The ATO will acquire Medicare Exemption Statement
New lodgment obligation for income tax exempt organisations
Annual NFP Self-Review Return Requirement Ensuring Income Tax Exemption Eligibility for Non-Charitable Not-for-Profits Non-charitable not-for-profits (‘NFPs’) with an active ABN, including community service organisations, need
Taxpayers able to apply CGT small business concessions
AAT Ruling on CGT Small Business Concessions Trust Eligible to Reduce Capital Gain to Nil Amid Valuation Dispute with the ATO The Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Family trust elections and interposed entity elections
Understanding Family Trust Distribution Tax Key Considerations for Trustees and Entities to Avoid 47% FTDT on Distributions Outside the Family Group. Family trust distribution tax
New Xero subscription plans now live
Simplifying Your Xero Subscription — what it means for Xero users New Plans, Features, and Migration Details for Australian Customers and Partners In May, Xero
Government warns of ‘malicious’ myGov scammers
Stay Alert to Protect Your ATO Log-In Details from Scammers Government Warns of Rising Tax Fraud via Fake myGov Sites and Urges Vigilance The Government
Taxpayer unsuccessful in having excess contributions reallocated
AAT Decision on Excess Concessional Contributions Tax Taxpayer’s Liability Upheld for Contributions Exceeding Cap Despite Lack of Employer Agreement The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (‘AAT’) recently
What to know about disaster relief payments
Understanding the Tax Implications of Natural Disaster Relief Payments Some Government Support Payments May Be Non-Taxable — Check Before Lodging Your Tax Return Taxpayers should
Illegal early access to super
Beware of Illegal Early Super Access Schemes ATO Warns Against Promoters Exploiting Super Funds for Non-Retirement Purposes Faced with tough times, some people may be
