Working from home: what can I deduct?
With the majority of Australia now under lockdown to slow the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers are either encouraging their employees …
Coronavirus stimulus: round 2
To further support businesses and workers ride out the COVID-19 pandemic and minimise the impact on the overall economy, the …
Coronavirus concessions: Government Stimulus Package
Following on from the Federal government’s $17.6bn stimulus package unveiled last week for the coronavirus (COVID-19), the governments have announced …
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Coronavirus stimulus: what’s in it for you
In an effort to combat the economic effects of the global coronavirus pandemic, the government has released a $17.6bn stimulus …
Scam targeting natural disaster victims
Victims of the recent natural disasters beware, there is an SMS scam circulating that purports to give you “an 8% …
Insurance payouts: are they taxable?
In recent months, parts of Australia have been battered by a combination of fire and floods. As people try to …
ATO tackling international tax evasion
In a recent coordinated effort with Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5), the ATO, along with its international partners …
Foreign residents and the main residence exemption
Foreign residents beware, laws have been passed to restrict your access to claim the CGT main residence exemption on the …
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ATO scrutiny on car parking fringe benefits
The ATO has started contacting certain employers that provide car parking fringe benefits to their employees to ensure that all …
More help for first home buyers
With the advent of the new year, a new measure is now in effect to give first home buyers a …