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Tax Returns for first timers
At Expert Tax, we understand that completing and lodging your tax return can be confusing. Do I need to lodge a tax return? Taxpayers who must submit a tax return include: most resident ...
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Claiming Deductions for Gifts and donations
You can only claim a tax deduction for gifts or donations to organizations that have the status of deductible gift recipients (DGRs). Deductions for gifts are claimed by the person that makes th...
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ATO Small Business Benchmarks
Small business benchmarks are a guide to help you compare your business' performance against similar businesses in the same industry. The benchmarks: are calculated from income tax returns ...
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Superannuation Guarantee Payment Reminder – Attention Employers
Attention Business Owners If you have employees on your payroll, you must pay super for eligible employees each quarter by due date. Superannuation payment for Quarter 2 i.e. 1st October to 3...
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December 2016 Quarter BAS Reminder – Attention Business Owners
It is BAS time again already! Attention – Business Owners. If you are registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST), then December 2016 Business Activity Statement (BAS) is due by 28th Februa...
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Tax Update – Notice of ATO Data Matching Program – Attention Uber Drivers
Commissioner of Taxation – Notice of ATO Data Matching Program – Attention Uber Drivers The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will acquire data to identify individuals that may be engaged in provid...
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Superannuation for Employers
Super is money you pay for your workers to provide for their retirement. Generally, if you pay an employee $450 or more before tax in a calendar month, you have to pay super on top of their wage...
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Novated Leases and Deductibility of Running Costs
Including a car in a salary package is a popular remuneration arrangement, and doing so as part of a salary sacrifice package will often give rise to a “novated lease”. Vehicle’s operating costs c...
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Fixed vs Variable loans
If you're about to buy a house or you're looking to refinance you may be asking yourself, should I fix my home loan or not? Especially with interest rates at an all-time low. Here are some thing...
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Red Flags that can trigger an ATO Audit
Over the last few years the ATO has enhanced and extended their data matching software. When the ATO processes tax returns they cross-reference the information declared in the returns against recor...
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Income Protection Insurance – Why you need it?
Income protection insurance insures your ability to earn income. Most of the times we insure our home, contents, investment properties, cars, boats and sometimes even our pets. But we often overloo...
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Business Structures and Types
Choosing a structure When deciding on a structure for your business, it is imperative to choose the one that best suits your business needs, keeping in mind that there are advantages and disadvant...
