This year’s Budget was dominated by spending measures directed toward social programs, with only a few, very specific, tax changes.
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Downsizer in-specie contributions confirmed by ATO
The ATO has confirmed to the SMSF Association that an individual can make a downsizer super contribution as an in-specie (ie non-cash) contribution, provided that the other eligibility criteria are satisfied.
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Section 100A: why so much attention?
One of the areas of particular interest to the ATO is s 100 of the ITAA 1936. This article looks at what s 100 is, why it has garnered significant attention in recent years, and respective guidance for tax advisors.
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Professional bodies respond to allocation of profits draft guidelines
The professional bodies have released their joint submission to the ATO’s Draft Practical Compliance Guideline PCG 2021/D2.
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Are spreadsheets hindering your indirect tax processes?
Spreadsheets have their place, there’s no doubt about that. But the way they’re being used in the indirect tax world right now is a cause for concern.
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Casual employment reforms passed in pared-back Fair Work Amendment Act
The Federal Government passed legislation on 22 March 2021, amending the Fair Work Act 2009 specifically in relation to casual employment.
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Practical compliance guidelines for employee travel: Practically perfect?
This article considers whether the ATO’s Practical compliance guideline for employee travel is the silver bullet employers were seeking.
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Release authorities and SMSF Rollovers: ATO instrument released
The ATO released the Superannuation Data and Payment Standards (Release Authorities, and SMSF Rollovers) Amendment 2021 on 29 March 2021.
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Voluntary JobKeeper repayments – deductible? The ATO response
In response to the decision by some prominent Australian businesses to return their JobKeeper payments, the ATO says that a voluntary repayment will be deductible “in limited circumstances”.
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Decision in asset betterment case sent back to AAT: Le v FCT
The Federal Court has held that the AAT should hear again a case involving assets betterment assessments.
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