FBT on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles
Changes to FBT Exemptions for Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles Starting April 2025 Employers must have binding agreements in place to retain FBT exemptions for PHEVs, with new restrictions on eligibility for electric car exemptions. From 1 April 2025, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (‘PHEV’) will not be considered a zero or low emissions vehicle under fringe […]
Could your staff celebration attract FBT?
Consider if fringe benefits tax (FBT) may apply or you could end up with an unexpected FBT liability. With the holiday season kicking off, you may be planning a celebration with your staff. Before you hire a restaurant or book an event, make sure you work out if the benefits you provide your employees are […]
Avoid a tax time shock
Smart Tax Planning: Key Steps to Stay on Top of Your Obligations Ensure you’re setting aside the right amount of tax by reviewing loans, insurance and income details—learn how proactive steps can save you from a surprise tax bill! Individual taxpayers can take the following steps right now to ensure the correct amount of tax […]
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 held that a taxpayer was liable to pay excess concessional contributions tax in relation to contributions made on his behalf by his employer. In the 2021 income year, the taxpayer’s […]
New ATO guidance on “who is an employee?”
ATO Clarifies Definition of ‘Employee’ for PAYG Withholding Purposes New Ruling Provides Guidance on Determining Employment Status The ATO recently issued a ruling which explains when an individual is an ’employee’ of an entity for pay as you go (‘PAYG’) withholding purposes. A useful approach for establishing whether or not a worker is an employee […]
Claiming GST credits for employee expense reimbursements
Claiming GST credits for employee expense reimbursements Employers may be entitled to claim GST input tax credits for payments they have made to reimburse employees for expenses that are directly related to their business activities. A ‘reimbursement’ is provided when a taxpayer pays their employee the amount, or part of the amount, of a particular […]
New Paid DV Leave arrives for SMB employees 1 August
Paid domestic violence leave entitlements for small business employees Small businesses across Australia are facing a new challenge as they prepare for the implementation of paid domestic violence leave entitlements starting 1 August 2023. This new policy grants employees up to ten paid days off during a twelve-month period to address family and domestic violence […]
1 July changes
Changes for business owners There are legal, financial, and other changes your business will have to be across very soon. Not sure what they are or what to do? Don’t worry, we have you covered. It’s been a big year for changes in areas like people management, pay and tax. Here’s a rundown of some […]
Super health check
Use this checklist to review the health of your super in 5 easy steps Getting started The best way to perform these checks is either on ATO online services through myGov or by contacting your super advisor directly You need a myGov account linked to the ATO Once you link your myGov account, you can also use […]
Electric vehicle home charging rates: cents per km
Draft Guidelines on Calculating Electric Vehicle Charging Costs Released by ATO Recordkeeping Requirements and Application of the EV Home Charging Rate for FBT and Income Tax Purposes The ATO recently released draft guidelines setting out a methodology for calculating the cost of electricity when an electric vehicle (‘EV’) is charged at an employee’s or individual’s […]
