Tax News & Articles

On 29 May the ATO issued its first statements in relation to the administrative treatment that it will apply to both workers and businesses caught

In the May 2017 Budget announcements, the Federal Government proposes that from 1 July 2018 purchasers of newly constructed residential properties or new subdivisions will

As we approach the first anniversary of Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding (FRCGW) Tax, the Federal Treasurer has provided an impetus to the “infant” FRCGW

Tax agents often rely on the ATO website in making decisions instead of referring to the tax law itself. This is not always enough to

The Federal Court has held that provision of transport by an ‘uberX Partner’ (i.e. an Uber driver) to an ‘uberX Rider’ (i.e. the passenger) was

Every business needs a strategic rewarding system to attract, motivate and retain staff. Shares and options plans are common long term remuneration incentives in Australia

It seems that it’s becoming relatively easier for many businesses (increasingly smaller businesses) to transact with customers all over the world. With this comes an

The complicated tax treatment of superannuation benefits that include a life insurance payout was discussed in an article in the February 2016 edition of The

Jack, a long serving employee is retiring and upon his departure his employer decides to provide him with ownership of a car from the fleet.

The discount provided to an employee for the issue of shares, or rights to shares is generally assessable to that employee under the employee share