Personal Income Tax There are no changes to the individual tax rates this year. However, the Temporary Budget Repair Levy that was introduced in the 2014-15 Federal Budget will cease on 30 June 2017. This levy was 2% of an individual’s taxable income that exceeded $180,000. The effective top marginal tax rate for individuals reduces…
Definition of Small Business now up-to-10 million in turnover, instant asset write-off still there for another 12 months. The government’s hard-fought change to the corporate tax rate for small businesses has also altered the definition of “small business” to now include companies with up to $10 million in annual turnover, meaning budget pledges to extend a number of…
Personal Income Tax There are no changes to the individual tax rates this year. However, the Temporary Budget Repair Levy that was introduced in the 2014-15 Federal Budget will cease on 30 June 2017. This levy was 2% of an individual’s taxable income that exceeded $180,000. The effective top marginal tax rate for individuals reduces…
Here is my tax tip of the day. If you employ staff then buy them a birthday cake on their birthday. It’s a great little social team gathering usually around morning tea. Any small gifts that aren’t entertainment are tax deductible. Staff Amenities are tax deductible if consumed in the office. Tim Wilshire Contact…
Many people would assume that a gain made on the sale of a rental property held for nearly 10 years would be a capital gain eligible for the 50% general discount. However, in a recent decision by the Full Federal Court, the length of time an investment property had been owned was judged not as…
Many people would assume that a gain made on the sale of a rental property held for nearly 10 years would be a capital gain eligible for the 50% general discount. However, in a recent decision by the Full Federal Court, the length of time an investment property had been owned was judged not as…
What every employer needs to know about fringe benefits On 31 March 2017, the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year ends. The ATO will be reviewing whether all employers who should be paying FBT are, and that they are paying the right amount. To help you meet your fringe benefits obligations, we’ve put together a list…
What every employer needs to know about fringe benefits. On 31 March 2017, the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year ends. The ATO will be reviewing whether all employers who should be paying FBT are, and that they are paying the right amount. To help you meet your fringe benefits obligations, we’ve put together a list…
We are already in March. 30 June will be here before we know it. Too often, we end up suffering because we have procrastinated and not made a decision to do something about it. If we all leave tax planning until the end of May and early June, there may not be enough time to…
We are already in March. 30 June will be here before we know it. Too often, we end up suffering because we have procrastinated and not made a decision to do something about it. If we all leave tax planning until the end of May and early June, there may not be enough time to do…
