Don’t lose GST and fuel tax credits to the 4-year rule
If you’ve identified unclaimed GST or fuel tax credits nearing expiry, talk with Omnis. We can help you choose the fastest and safest way to claim them before the 4-year time limit runs out.
ATO steps up data-matching and debt enforcement
Concerned about ATO data-matching or debt enforcement? Get advice early to avoid penalties and travel restrictions.
PAYGW reminders for activity statement lodgements
The ATO will be sending certain employers a reminder to lodge their activity statements. The reminder will include the amounts the ATO has on record for them.
How to manage business day-to-day transactions
The ATO has provided following tips for small business owners to make tax life easier — see if you agree.
ATO’s fervent focus on small business
The Tax Office has announced its major areas of interest regarding small businesses, highlighting a tougher stance on compliance and GST fraud.
Claiming fuel tax credits when rates change
Taxpayers could receive more savings for fuel they have acquired on and from February 2025.
ATO lodgement penalty amnesty about to end
The ATO is remitting failure to lodge penalties for eligible small businesses Businesses which have not yet taken advantage of the ATO’s lodgment penalty amnesty only have until 31 December 2023 to do so Businesses must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for the amnesty: had an annual turnover under $10 million […]
Choosing the right PAYG instalment method
Understanding PAYG Instalment Methods ATO Case Studies on Instalment Amount and Instalment Rate Methods The ATO advises that Pay as you go (‘PAYG’) instalments are calculated using either the instalment amount method or the instalment rate method. It recently provided the following two case studies to illustrate the two methods: Case study 1: Kelly the […]
Fuel tax credit rate change 1 August
Use the correct fuel tax credit rates Rates changed on 1 July and 1 August — use the ATO’s calculator to apply the correct rates when making a claim on your BAS. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has made changes to the Fuel Tax Credit rates, impacting claiming credits for eligible fuel use. To benefit from Fuel […]
Input tax credits denied due to lodging BASs late
Be aware of the expiry date when lodging BAS in order to claim any input tax credits The Administrative Appeal Tribunal (‘AAT’) has held that a taxpayer could not claim $91,239 of input tax credits (‘ITCs’) at least partly because it lodged the relevant BASs more than 4 years too late. Specifically, the GST Act […]
