by Canning Tax & Advisory | 11 Sep 2024 | Tax Compliance
The main residence exemption exempts your family home from capital gains tax (CGT) when you dispose of it. But, like all things involving tax, it’s never that simple. As the character of Darryl Kerrigan in The Castle said, “it’s not a house. It’s a home,” and the...
by Canning Tax & Advisory | 11 Sep 2024 | Tax Compliance
The Government has amended the legislation guiding registered tax practitioners to include compulsory reporting of material uncorrected errors to the Tax Commissioner. The Government has legislated a series of changes to the Tax Agents Services Act 2009 that place...
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...
