by Canning Tax & Advisory | 11 Sep 2024 | Business Operations, Business Planning, Tax Compliance
The ATO has warned that it is looking closely at how trusts distribute income and to who. The way in which trusts distribute income has come under intense scrutiny in recent years. Trust distribution arrangements need to be carefully considered by trustees before...
by Canning Tax & Advisory | 11 Sep 2024 | Tax Compliance
The Tax Commissioner has successfully argued that more than $1.6m deposited in a couple’s bank account was assessable income, not a gift or a loan from friends. The case of Rusanova and Commissioner of Taxation is enough for a telemovie. The plot features an...
by Canning Tax & Advisory | 11 Sep 2024 | Business Operations, Business Planning, Tax Compliance
It’s essential that any income earned from sharing economy platforms such as Airbnb, Stayz, Uber, etc., is declared in your tax return. Since 1 July 2023, the platforms delivering ride-sourcing, taxi travel, and short-term accommodation (under 90 days), have been...
by Canning Tax & Advisory | 21 May 2024 | Tax Compliance
The Fringe Benefits Tax year (FBT) ends on 31 March. We explore the problem areas likely to attract the ATO’s attention. Electric vehicles causing sparks In late 2022, the Government introduced a concession that enables employers to provide some electric vehicles to...
by Canning Tax & Advisory | 21 May 2024 | Business Operations, Business Planning, Tax Compliance
Tax is part of doing business… but being prepared helps leaders know they’re compliant, not paying too much and will avoid unpleasant surprises. Here are some best practices to guide leaders and their Accountants. Here are some guidelines to help business leaders...
by Canning Tax & Advisory | 21 May 2024 | Business Operations, Business Planning, Tax Compliance
Late last year, thousands of taxpayers and their agents were advised by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) that they had an outstanding historical tax debt. The only problem was, many had no idea that the tax debt existed. The ATO can only release a taxpayer from a...
