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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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Moving away from spreadsheets: 3 ways to automate your tax process
Keep using spreadsheets? Sure, they have their place, but it’s more for certain types of tasks, not necessarily for everything that you’re trying to do.
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ATO data-matching for motor vehicle registrations
The ATO has gazetted a Notice which will enable it to acquire motor vehicle registry data from State and Territory motor vehicle registry authorities for the period 2019-20 to 2021-22.
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Legislation 2021 – What remains before parliament?
Explore which bills have been introduced in the Australian Parliament but are yet to be passed.
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JobMaker Hiring Credit now open – What do employers need to know?
Now that the JobMaker Hiring Credit is open, there are a number of criteria that employers and employees must meet in order for the credit to be payable.
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NSW Budget 2020-21 roundup
The NSW Treasurer, Dominic Perrottet, handed down the NSW Budget 2020-21 on 17 November 2020. This article outlines some of the key tax measures aimed at supporting businesses.
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NSW Budget: Overview of proposed property tax
As part of the NSW Budget, the Treasurer announced a proposal to introduce a property tax regime that would provide taxpayers with a choice between paying a known amount of stamp duty at the time of purchase of a property, or an annual property tax charge.
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