About motor vehicle expenses When claiming a deduction for motor vehicle expenses, you are required to consider: The method you use to calculate your claim for motor vehicle expenses primarily depends on the structure of your business. If you change the structure of...
Several mistakes and compliance issues have been identified in Luxury Car Tax (LCT) claims. You can use the tips given in this blog to avoid making these errors and get your obligations right. Despite this, to get your obligations right, you can also reach out to the...
Running a business means handling many tasks, but some tasks are better left to experts. At the same time, DIY may seem like a way to reduce extra costs, but when it comes to your business finances, doing everything yourself can result in bigger problems - higher...
A Tax File Number is important for Australian workers. It helps ensure you pay the right amount of tax and supports you in various other government dealings. Without a Tax File Number, certain forms of business will not qualify for an ABN. In this blog post, we’ll...
As a small business owner, you depend on your car to travel between sites, transport equipment and supplies, and drive to client meetings. When you drive, the chance of car wear and tear increases, which means you may have to face repair bills to keep your car in an...
What is a Living Away From Home Allowance Fringe Benefit? An allowance you pay to an employee is considered a living-away-from-home allowance (LAFHA) fringe benefit if the following conditions apply: The employee’s responsibilities require them to live away from their...
Should you vary your PAYG Instalments? Pay As You Go (PAYG) Instalments are prepayments of your income tax for the year. If your total PAYG Instalments will be more or less than your expected income tax for the year, you can change the amount you pay. If your...
GST Annual Return If you are liable to file an annual GST return, you need to file and pay any amounts owing by the date mentioned on the front of the return. You need to file and pay any GST owing by that due date. If you have received an annual GST return, this is...
When Does the ATO Hold a Refund? From 1 January 2025, the ATO has the authority to hold refunds for up to 90 days where the ATO doesn’t have your financial institution details (FID). Currently, it applies to: Income tax refunds Fringe Benefits Tax refunds. If the ATO...
When Can You Cancel Your GST Registration? You or your registered BAS or tax agent can cancel your GST registration within 21 days of: Closing or selling your business Changing your business structure – this includes changing from a partnership to a company, unless...