Increase in the Medicare levy - National Disability Insurance Scheme
On 9 May 2017 the Government announced that from 1 July 2019, the Medicare levy will increase from 2% to 2.5% to ensure that the National...
Improve the transparency of tax debts
The Government has announced that it will allow the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to disclose tax debt information to registered...
Stop! Scammer time!
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is reminding Australians to stop and think before giving their personal details or hard-earned money...
GST on international sales of services and digital products is coming
On 1 July 2017, GST will apply to international sales of services and digital products to Australian consumers. If you are a non-resident...
Tax man hits the streets looking for cash
THE tax man is launching a compliance crackdown on small businesses operating in cash as it seeks to claw back some of the $23 billion...
Super changes receive royal assent
The changes to the superannuation (super) system, announced by the Australian Government in the May 2016 Budget have now received Royal...
New Australian law applying GST to imported digital products and services
Australia has introduced a new law applying the Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST) to international sales of digital products and...
FIRB Christmas shutdown arrangements – 18 November 2016 a key deadline
FIRB Christmas shutdown arrangements – 18 November 2016 a key deadline Given the importance of FIRB approvals for inbound clients...
Overview of key changes
Key changes and new measures to be aware of when completing your clients' returns include the tax concessions for small business, changes...