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Single Touch Payroll Reporting – Closely Held Companies

Hey everyone, Following a recent email sent by the ATO on Single Touch Payroll, we felt it important to share the following info with you too. The ATO recently sent an email blast to owners of closely held companies stating that they had missed the Single Touch Payroll (STP) start date. However, this was incorrect…

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How to Claim a Tax Deduction for Personal Super Contributions

How to Claim a Tax Deduction for Personal Super Contributions

This financial year, the ATO have been cracking down on personal super contribution claims because they are wanting to ensure that everyone is following the rules. For some, submitting a Notice of Intent before lodging your tax return seems to be a new process, however, it has been around for a while.  The reason you may only…

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Declaring foreign income

ATO Crackdown! | Are You Declaring Foreign Income in Your Tax Return?

Have you been earning money overseas or have an overseas bank account that you deposit money into? Do you have assets or investments overseas? Have you been a bit naughty by “accidentally” omitting this income from your tax return? If so, this article applies to you.   What is Foreign Income? In simple terms, foreign…

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low and middle income tax offset

What is the New $1080 low and middle income tax offset?

During the 2019–20 Federal Budget the Government announced its desire to change the policy regarding Personal Income Tax.  Recently, it was announced that these changes have been passed through and are law as a new income tax offset. So, what will this mean for you? And what is a tax offset in the first place?…

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Claiming Work-Related Expenses | Part 2 – Claiming Car Expenses

As we mentioned in the first article of this series; “4 Things You Should Know Before Claiming Work-related Expenses“, you may be entitled to claim certain deductions for work-related expenses in your tax return. But: You must have spent the money out of your own pocket You mustn’t have been reimbursed for it already It…

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Article on work-related expenses

Claiming Work-Related Expenses | Part 1 – 4 Things You Should Know!

When completing your tax return, you’re entitled to claim deductions for certain expenses directly related to your income.   To successfully claim a deduction for work-related expenses: You must have spent the money out of your own pocket You must have not been reimbursed for it already It must be directly related to earning your…

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Late Tax Returns

Outstanding or Late Tax Returns? 2 Simple Tips to Fix Them.

As you may know, it’s compulsory for Australians to lodge a tax return every year. Despite this, late tax returns are more common than you think. Many taxpayers find themselves falling behind and are embarrassed upon realising that they have multiple years of outstanding tax returns – whoops! Time can fly by so quickly, that…

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Tax Planning for Individuals

Why Year-End Tax Planning is Important, even for Individuals!

If you could pay less tax this year what would you do with the extra money? Would you use it to: Reduce your home loan? Top up your Superannuation fund? Save for your dream holiday? Buy a new car? Build a deposit for an investment property? Save for your child’s education? Year-end tax planning season…

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Year-end Tax Planning

6 Ways Year-end Tax Planning Can Benefit You & Your Business

If you really want to own and run a successful business, year-end tax planning must be incorporated into your annual planning and overall business strategy. As you’ve probably heard a million times over, “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” Rather than just skimming over that statement, really ask yourself: Do you understand the implications…

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Marketing Services - Knox Taxation and Business Advisory

Introducing Our New Marketing Services!

Do you need help or advice with your marketing? From April 2019, we are going to start offering all-round marketing advice & strategies for small business, alongside our business advisory and tax compliance services. If you’re not interested in marketing, not a problem at all. We’ll continue to look after you and your business with…

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