Tax time tips for small business
Top 3 business tax return issues To lend a ‘helping hand’ to small businesses to get their tax right this tax time, the ATO has identified the top three issues for small businesses lodging their tax returns: Failing to report all of their income; Not having the necessary records to prove small business expenses claims; […]
Fringe Benefits Tax
ATO contact regarding business cars and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) The ATO has recently advised that it will be contacting taxpayers (and tax agents on behalf of their clients) that have been identified as having cars registered in their business name who have not lodged an FBT return. The ATO has reminded businesses that: a […]
Christmas Parties & Gifts 2018
Year-end (and other) staff parties With the well earned December/January holiday season on the way, many employers will be planning to reward staff with a celebratory party or event. However, there are important issues to consider, including the possible FBT and income tax implications of providing ‘entertainment’ (including Christmas parties) to staff and clients. FBT […]