The Small Business Claims Tribunal has held that a company (the “taxpayer”) was liable to GST on the sale of 2 lots of vacant land acquired in 1962: San Remo Heights Pty Ltd v FCT.
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All DGRs to be ACNC registered: draft leg released
Treasury has released exposure draft legislation which, if implemented, will require a fund, authority or institution seeking endorsement as a Deductible Gift Recipient (ie a DGR) to be an Australian government agency, a registered charity, or operated by an Australian government agency or a registered charity.
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SMSF annual returns: late lodgment may impact fund status
The ATO has reminded trustees of self-managed super funds (SMSFs) that the annual return due date for some funds is 31 October.
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The future of employer super
What will be the impact on employer super of recent Australian Government announcements in the Federal Budget?
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On-demand WEBINAR: Beyond the FinCEN files: Building a better framework for financial intelligence
Beyond the FinCEN files: Building a better framework for regulatory intelligence. Hear from global experts on the future agenda for AML/CTF compliance.
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ASIC Chair stands aside pending review into relocation expenses
ASIC Chair, James Shipton, has stood aside pending a review into relocation expenses, including for income tax advice paid for by ASIC.
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Federal Budget 2020-21: Initial observations on some of the major tax measures affecting business
This year’s highly anticipated Budget sets in motion key aspects of the economic recovery plan through a mixture of tax cuts, business concessions and bold measures to stimulate spending and investment.
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New corporate residency test: Board of Taxation releases report
The Board of Taxation released its report Review of Corporate Tax Residency on 6 October 2020. The report was completed in July 2020.
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5 Compliance Tips to Help Your Organisation Overcome Regulatory Burdens
Keeping up with regulatory guidelines can often feel like an uphill battle. All it takes is a new law or regulation to kick in to throw you off your compliance game.
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Budget: Super trustees – new best “financial” interests duty
The Government has announced that it will legislate to compel trustees of APRA-regulated superannuation funds to act in the best “financial” interests of their members.
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