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 […]
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 (‘FTDT’) is a special, 47%, tax sometimes payable by a trustee, director or partner. It applies when a trust has made a family trust election (‘FTE’), or an entity has […]
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 has urged Australians to be vigilant regarding scammers who target ATO log-in details to commit tax fraud. The ATO has received a large number of reports of scammers using fake […]
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 […]
Avoiding common Division 7A errors
Navigating Division 7A: Ensuring Compliance with Private Company Obligations Guidelines for Business Owners to Manage Payments, Benefits, and Loans from Private Companies Private company clients who receive payments, benefits or loans from their private companies need to ensure compliance with their additional tax obligations (which are often referred to as their ‘Division 7A’ obligations). There […]
Small business concessions
Unlocking Tax Concessions for Small Business Owners ATO’s Reminder The ATO has recently issued a reminder that small business owners may be eligible for concessions on the amount of tax they ultimately pay. This depends on their business structure, their industry and their aggregated annual turnover. For example, small business owners who have an aggregated […]
FBT time is fast approaching!
Navigating FBT Obligations: A Reminder from the ATO Stay Ahead of the Curve with Key Tasks and New Guidelines for Fringe Benefits Tax Time The ATO has advised employers that ‘FBT time’ is just around the corner, and they need to stay on top of their fringe benefits tax (FBT) obligations. Employers need to ensure […]
Changes in reporting requirements for sporting clubs
Annual Not For Profit Self-Review Returns Ensuring Tax Exemption Compliance for Sporting Clubs and Associations Not-for-profits (‘NFPs’), including sporting clubs, societies and associations with an active ABN, need to lodge an annual NFP self-review return to continue accessing their income tax exemption. The main purpose of a sporting organisation must be the encouragement of a […]
Updated tax cuts approved by both Houses
Starting 1 July, a wider range of taxpayers will benefit from tax reductions as the tax cuts bill proposed by Labor has successfully passed through the Senate. Key points On 25 January 2024, the Prime Minister announced that the Government would redesign the legislated Stage 3 tax cuts and increase the Medicare levy low-income thresholds. […]
Government announces changes to proposed ‘Stage 3’ tax cuts
New Changes to Tax Rates and Thresholds Raise Questions Amidst Speculation What You Need to Know Despite previous assurances, and after much speculation, the Government has announced tweaks to the ‘Stage 3’ tax cuts that will apply from 1 July 2024. More particularly, the Government proposes to: reduce the 19% tax rate to 16% reduce […]
