Tax incentives for early stage investors
Tax Incentives for Investors in Early Stage Innovation Companies (ESIC) Potential Tax Offsets and Capital Gains Tax Benefits for Qualifying Shareholders The ATO is reminding investors who purchased new shares in a qualifying ‘early stage innovation company’ (‘ESIC’) that they may be eligible for tax incentives. These tax incentives provide eligible investors who purchase new […]
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 fund (SMSF) there are responsibilities and rules you must follow. At the most fundamental level, you need to make sure your SMSF is functioning under the relevant laws. As a type of superannuation fund, trustees […]
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 (‘AAT’) recently held that a trust was entitled to apply the CGT small business concessions and, therefore, it could reduce a capital gain it made down to nil. In March […]
Contributions caps increase July 1
Contribution caps to increase from 1 July 2024 Following the release of the latest Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE) index, the expected increase to the contribution caps from 1 July 2024 has been confirmed. As a result, from 1 July 2024: The standard Concessional contribution cap will increase from $27,500 to $30,0001. The Non-concessional […]
CGT on the sales of shares and units
Capital gains tax on the sales of shares or units When you sell or dispose of shares or units you may make a capital gain or capital loss. This will depend on when you bought or acquired the shares or units. If you bought the shares or units: before 20 September 1985 – you are exempt […]
In the ATO’s sights this Tax Time
The ATO has announced its three key focus areas for this Tax Time Make sure you are up to date as necessary The areas of focus are: rental property deductions; work-related expenses; and capital gains tax. ATO Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh said the ATO is continuing to prioritise areas where they often see mistakes being […]
Rental property income and deductions focus
Tax time focus on rental property income and deductions The ATO is focusing on four major concerns this tax season when it comes to rental properties. Concern 1: Include all rental income When preparing tax returns, make sure all rental income is included, such as from short-term rental arrangements, renting part of a home, and […]
ATO to target ‘wash sales’ this Tax Time
Wash sales are a form of tax avoidance that the ATO is focused on this tax time The ATO is warning taxpayers to not engage in ‘asset wash sales’ to artificially increase their losses to reduce gains (or expected gains). Definition Wash sales typically involve the disposal of assets (e.g. cryptocurrency and shares) just before […]
Reminder for first-time share investors to declare income
Exchange Traded Funds (‘ETF’) investors With the growth of micro-investment platforms helping new investors enter the market, the ATO has issued a reminder for first-time share and Exchange Traded Funds (‘ETF’) investors. The ATO is concerned that first-time investors often do not understand their tax obligations in relation to reporting capital gains from the sale […]
Property investor common tax traps
ATO warns property investors about common tax traps In 2019/20, over 1.8 million Australians owned rental properties and claimed $38 billion in deductions, so the ATO is reminding property investors to beware of common tax traps that can delay refunds or lead to an audit costing taxpayers time and money. The most common mistake rental […]