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Webinar Invitation
Will Trump Shape and Define The Next Chapter?
Date: Thursday, 13 March Time: 1pm – 2pm AEDT
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February 2025 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with the latest edition of Client Alert, which contains information on a number of important taxation developments up to and including 24 January 2025.
- Recovering from a natural disaster: what you need to know about tax – As Australia experiences another summer of unpredictable weather patterns, it's essential to be prepared for the unexpected.
- Changes coming for buy now pay later services – If you're one of the millions of Australians who use BNPL services, important changes are coming that will give you stronger consumer protections from 10 June 2025.
- ATO launches its small business focus areas for 2025 – The ATO has outlined specific areas of concern to help you avoid common pitfalls and manage your tax obligations effectively.
- ATO warns about GST refund fraud: check your arrangements – The ATO-led Serious Financial Crime Taskforce has issued a warning to businesses against trying to cheat the tax and super system by committing GST fraud.
- How tax works in Australia’s superannuation system – Australia’s super system plays a vital role in ensuring financial security for individuals in retirement.
- Super legacy pensions: regulations offer window to exit – Regulations that came into effect in December 2024 allow thousands of SMSF members to exit legacy income streams at any stage until 7 December 2029.
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December 2024 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with the latest edition of Client Alert, which contains information on a number of
important taxation developments up to and including 25 November 2024.
The next edition will be published in February 2025. We wish you all the best for the festive season and new year.
- Understanding the Australian Government’s plan for cash and cheques – As digital payments become increasingly prevalent, the government has announced it’s taking significant steps to modernise the nation's payment system.
- Proposed changes to HELP loans could mean lower repayments in 2025 – If you're one of the millions of Australians with a HELP debt, you might be wondering how the government's proposed changes loans could affect you.
- Understanding the Medicare levy and Medicare levy surcharge – Navigating the Australian tax system can be challenging, especially when it comes to understanding the Medicare levy and the Medicare levy surcharge.
- FBT and tax considerations for end-of-year parties and gifts – As the end-of-year season approaches, it's a great time to celebrate with your employees and show appreciation for their hard work throughout the year; however, it's essential to understand the potential tax implications.
- Managing your business’s tax debts – Facing a tax bill is a common challenge for many Australian businesses, and the ATO has recently shifted to a more active approach to debt recovery.
- Spouse contribution splitting: a strategic approach to retirement planning – As retirement approaches, couples often discover a significant imbalance in their superannuation accounts. Addressing it proactively can be beneficial for various retirement strategies.
- Super, KiwiSaver and the Trans-Tasman Retirement Savings Portability Scheme – If you’re thinking of making a permanent move between New Zealand and Australia, what do you do about your superannuation fund or KiwiSaver scheme?
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Client Webinar
Event Details
When: Thursday 31 October, 1pm AEDT
Title: Fortify &
Protect: 5 Essential Tips to enhance your cyber security position
Presenter: Anna Furlong, Executive
Director, The Virtual IT Department
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October 2024 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with the latest edition of Client Alert, which contains information on a number of important taxation developments up to and including 23 September 2024.
- Tax consequences of sharing your home – Rental and some sharing situations will affect your assessable income and what expenses you can claim at tax time.
- Unlocking value: subdividing your family home’s land – For retirees living on larger properties, subdividing and selling unused land can be a potential retirement funding strategy.
- Employee overpayments: what to do – Unintended overpayments to employees sometimes come to light. If this happens for your business, it’s important to consider all parties’ rights and obligations when deciding what to do next.
- Payday super: policy design released – A newly released fact sheet sets out some key elements of the government’s “payday super” policy.
- “Super saver” scheme now more flexible for first home buyers – Changes taking effect from 15 September 2024 will improve the process of accessing certain voluntary super contributions to assist with purchasing or constructing a first home.
- Accessing super from age 60 to 65 – From 1 July 2024, the rules for accessing superannuation became somewhat simplified: the preservation age to begin accessing benefits is now effectively 60 years.
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September 2024 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with the latest edition of Client Alert, which contains information on a number of important taxation developments up to and including 26 August 2024.
- Claiming the tax-free threshold: getting it right – If you’re an Australian resident for tax purposes, you don’t have to pay income tax on the first $18,200 you earn each year.
- Withholding for foreign residents: an ATO focus area – Does your business make payments of interest, dividends or royalties to any foreign residents? You may be required to withhold tax.
- Small business restructure roll-over: tax relief for genuine business restructures – A structured path is available for businesses to reorganise operations, allowing them to better meet financial challenges without prejudicing creditors or engaging in unethical practices.
- Super guarantee a focus area for ATO business debt collection – The ATO offers a timely reminder for businesses to ensure they’re meeting their SG obligations.
- New “bring-forward” contribution thresholds for 2024–2025 – The increased annual cap on non-concessional super contributions is great news for those who want to maximise their retirement savings.
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August 2024 Newsletter
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We are pleased to supply you with the latest edition of Client Alert, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 25 July 2024.
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June 2024 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with the latest edition of Client Alert, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 27 May 2024.
- Get ready for tax time 2024
- ATO crypto data-matching program extended
- Navigating complexities of crypto investments: SMSFs
- Superannuation switching schemes and investment scams: what to look out for
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May 2024 Newsletter
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We are pleased to supply you with the latest edition of Client Alert, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 22 April 2024.
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2024 - 2025 Federal Budget
The 2024 - 2025 Federal Budget has been handed down! Read all about it and how the changes might affect you in our budget summary document and tax & superannuation overview.
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April 2024 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with the latest edition of Client Alert, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 20 March 2024.
- Revised stage 3 tax cuts now law
- Refresher on deductibility of self-education expenses
- ATO scrutinising novated leases
- Paying super on expanded government paid parental leave
- Small Business Superannuation Clearing House and SMSF bank account validation
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March 2024 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with the latest edition of Client Alert, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 29 February 2024.
- Are you receiving personal services income?
- How much does negative gearing really cost?
- Estate planning considerations
- FBT electric vehicle home charging rate
- Superannuation: pension transfer balance cap 2024-2025
- Australia's love affair with SMSFs continues
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December 2023 Newsletter
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We are pleased to supply you with the latest edition of Client Alert, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 30 November 2023.
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November 2023 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with the latest edition of Client Alert, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 31 October 2023.
- Upcoming changes for pension and income support recipients
- Sharing economy reporting regime for platform operators
- ATO shifting to firmer debt collection activity
- Tax exempt organisations required to lodge with the ATO: a reminder
- Proposed mechanisms for payday super
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September 2023 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with the latest edition of Client Alert, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 28 August 2023.
- Tax time 2023: lodgment period underway
- Simplifying individual tax residency: government consultation
- ATO crackdown on TPAR lodgments
- Small business bonus deduction: technology investment
- Small business energy incentive
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August 2023 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with the latest edition of Client Alert, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 28 July 2023.
- ATO Motor Vehicle data matching program extended.
- Using the cents per kilometer method for claiming car expenses.
- Paying Contractors? Get Ready for your TPAR.
- Instant asset write-off: Is your business eligible?
- What is the instant asset write-off?
- Developments in GST guidance for crypto assets.
- Digital currency as payment.
- Buying or seeing digital currency Beware SMSF Schemes: residential property purchase
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July 2023 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with the latest edition of Client Alert, which contains information on a number of
important developments up to and including 23 June 2023.
- Key Tax Considerations this Tax Time
- Working from Home deductions
- Rental Properties and holiday homes
- Temporary Full Expensing
- Loss carry-back for corporate tax entities
- Deductions for superannuation Contributions
- Stay Alert for Tax Scams
- Small Business lodgment Amnesty Reminder
- The "Buy now pay later" Sector facing more Regulations
- Minimum Pension Payment Changes
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June 2023 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with the latest edition of Client Alert, which contains information on a number of important
developments up to and including 26 May 2023.
- Personal Tax Rates and Offsets for 2023-2024 and Beyond
- What's in the budget for small businesses
- ATO Target Areas For Tax Time 2023
- ATO Ride-sourcing Data-matching Program Extended
- Single Touch Payroll Phase 2: Avoid Common Mistakes
- Victoria to Phase out duty on Commercial and Industrial Property
- Employers to Pay at Same Time As Wages
Please contact us if you wish to discuss how the points raised in our June 2023 newsletter specifically affect you.
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May 2023 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with the latest edition of Client Alert, which contains information on a number of important
developments up to and including 24 April 2023.
- Is your Content making you Income?
- Home Charging rate guideline for EVs released
- Property Investors Beware: New Data Matching Program
- Super Tax Concession Changes: Consultation
- Superannuation And Independent Contractors: Fresh Federal Court Guidance
Please contact us if you wish to discuss how the points raised in our May 2023 newsletter specifically affect you.
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2023 - 2024 Federal Budget
The 2023 - 2024 Federal Budget has been handed down! Read all about it and how the changes might affect you in our budget summary document.
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April 2023 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with the latest edition of Client Alert, which contains information on a number of important
developments up to and including 27 March 2023.
- Cheaper Child Care on the Horizon
- FBT Reminder: Electric cars exemption
- Tax-records education direction measure now in place
- Have you checked for lost and unclaimed superannuation?
- Asic: insurance in super improvements
Please contact us if you wish to discuss how the points raised in our April 2023 newsletter specifically affect you.
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March 2023 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with the latest edition of Client Alert, which contains information on a number of important
developments up to and including 27 February 2023.
Please contact us if you wish to discuss how the points raised in our March 2023 newsletter specifically affect you.
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February 2023 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with our February 2023 Newsletter, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 31st January 2023
- Non-deductible threshold removed for self education expenses
- Tax debts and relationship breakdowns: a warning
- Sharing economy reporting regime commences soon
- Administrative Appeals Tribunal to be replaced
- SMSF changes and reminders for 2023
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December 2022 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with our December 2022 Newsletter, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 30 November, 2022:
- Looming changes for the "buy now, pay later" market
- NSW first Home buyers: choice of tax
- Proposed new method for calculating work from home expenses
- ABN registration: draft legislation to enforce lodgement and notification compliance
- A little planning can help avoid an FBT hangover this festive season
- FBT car parking benefits: new draft ruling
- Tax implications of deferred rent for businesses
- Future of superannuation
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2022 -2023 Federal Budget 2.0 Summary
The 2022 - 2023 Federal Budget 2.0 has been handed down! Treasurer Jim Chalmers stated in his speech on 25 October 2022 that "this is a Budget that is right for the times and readies us for the future". Read all the details in our budget summary document.
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October 2022 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with our October 2022 Newsletter, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 30 September, 2022:
- Bonus deduction for employee training proposal
- Crypto reforms: change in consultation approach
- Sale of principal home: extension of exemption
- ASIC's focus on super complaints handling
- Compliance with super laws: ATO's approach
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September 2022 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with our September 2022 Newsletter, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 31 August, 2022:
- Beware of payment redirection scams
- TPAR due soon: is your business ready?
- Tax time focus on rental properties
- SMSF COVID-19 relief measures have now ceased
- Thinking of ditching your SMSF?
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August 2022 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with our August 2022 Newsletter, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 31 July, 2022:
- ATO reminder to small businesses this tax time
- ATO warns against asset wash sales
- ATO protocol for legal professional privilege
- Is this the end for stamp duty in New South Wales?
- Current compliance issues in the SMSF space
- SMSF TBAR to be streamlined
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July 2022 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with our July 2022 Newsletter, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 30 June, 2022:
- Tax Time 2022: businesses get ready
- ATO guidance update: debt relief and waivers
- What might the Federal Government's proposed electric car discounts mean for taxpayers?
- Tax benefits for unused "carry forward" concessional superannuation contributions
- Personal super deductions: remember the notice of intent
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Business tips – Budgeting and managing cashflow
If you want to stabilise your finances and grow the business, working to strict budgets becomes a necessity. Managing the cashflow twists and turns of a project can be hard work. But it’s easier to do when you have an agreed budget and can track your spending and performance.
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June 2022 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with our June 2022 Newsletter, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 31May, 2022:
- What's next on the agenda for the government?
- Tax time 2022: ATO focus areas
- Single Touch Payroll: Phase 2
- ATO resumes collecting aged debts
- Operation Protego: detecting GST fraud
- More ATO action on super guarantee non-compliance
Please contact us if you wish to discuss how the points raised in our June 2022 newsletter specifically affect you.
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May 2022 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with our May 2022 Newsletter, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 30 April, 2022:
- Employees vs contractors: more clarity coming
- Movement at the FBT station: COVID-19 tests, car parking
- ATO urges vigilance: new TFN and ABN scams
- Federal Budget fuel excise reduction: will all businesses benefit?
- ATO's COVID-related support for SMSFs
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April 2022 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with our April 2022 Newsletter, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 31 March, 2022:
- Support for flood-ravaged areas
- Temporary full expensing of assets extended
- Record-keeping education in lieu of ATO financial penalties
- FHSS maximum releasable amount increased
- Downsizer contributions: age limit change
- Work test scrapped for super contributions: under 75s
- Reminder: Director ID changes from 5 April, 2022
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2022 - 2023 Federal Budget Summary Document
The 2022 - 2023 federal budget is here! Key measurements were announced by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on 29th March 2022 including temporary fuel excise relief, cost of living tax offset, cheaper medicines for Australians, and more infrastructure investment. Read all the details in our budget summary document.
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DFK International Ranked 6th largest Association in the World
The International Accounting Bulletin presented the results of the 2022 World Survey of global accounting networks and associations recently and we are delighted to report that the DFK remains firmly in the top 10 global associations.
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What’s your net worth?
Calculating your net worth can be a quick and easy way to get an outline of your financial position. By working out your net worth each year, you can get a sense of whether your finances are going in the right direction.
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5 tips for chasing invoices without annoying your clients
When you’re a small business owner, sole trader or freelancer, asking for payment on overdue invoices can be a delicate matter. Without an accounts person or department, sometimes you’re trying to secure new work and chase invoices from the same person. Read our article to find some helpful tips on how to handle these situations!
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Temporary Full Expensing Extended
Your business may be eligible for Temporary Full Expensing!
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How are cryptocurrency transactions taxed in Australia?
Whether you’re currently involved in a cryptocurrency like bitcoin, or considering buying a cryptocurrency, it’s vital to explore the tax implications. While these will vary according to your circumstances, and it’s important to seek professional advice, there are some basic tenets you can start with.
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March 2022 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with our March 2022 Newsletter, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 28 February, 2022:
- Work-related COVID-19 tests may be deductible
- Natural love and affection: commercial debt forgiveness
- Last chance to claim the loss carry-back
- Tax debts may affect business credit scores
- Contributions into SMSFs: minimum standards
- SMSFs investing in crypto-assets: be informed and keep records
- FBT time is approaching - we provide a helpful checklist to assist in compiling the necessary information
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Summer Bulletin
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We are pleased to supply you with our Summer Bulletin, which contains interesting articles on a number of important topics:
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February 2022 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you our February 2022 Newsletter, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 31 January, 2021:
- COVID-19 vaccination rewards: tax implications
- Free mental health support for small business
- Changes to recovery loan scheme for small and medium enterprises
- Need more money in retirement?
- Income protection insurance in super: beware of offsets
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December 2021 / January 2022 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you our December 2021 & January 2022 Newsletter, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 30 November, 2021:
- ATO Medicare exemption data-matching continues
- Building delays may cost you in more ways than one
- Cryptocurrency scams on the rise
- Take care with small business CGT concessions
- ATO concerns on luxury tax
- Up and coming changes to super
- SMSF trustees: reminder to apply for director IDs
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October 2021 Newsletter
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We are pleased to supply you our October 2021 Newsletter, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 30 September, 2021:
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September 2021 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you our September 2021 Newsletter, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 31 August, 2021:
- Single Touch Payroll update - Phase 2 coming soon
- Tax time 2021: rental property pitfalls
- New sharing economy reporting regime proposed
- Reminder: super changes for the 2021 financial year
- Recontributions of COVID-19 early released super
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August 2021 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you our August 2021 Newsletter, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 31 July, 2021:
- ATO tax time support: COVID-19 and natural disasters
- Hardship priority processing of tax returns
- Workplace giving versus salary sacrifice donations
- Employers beware: increase in super guarantee
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June 2021 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you our June 2021 Newsletter, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 31 May, 2021:
- Are you ready for Tax Time 2021?
- Don't jump the gun and lodge too early
- How COVID-19 has changed work-related expenses
- ATO data-matching targets rental property owners
- Can I be released from by tax debts?
- ATO's discretion to retain refunds extends to income tax
- 2021 FBT returns are due
- Beware: phishing and investment scams on the rise
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2021/2022 Federal Budget
The Federal Treasurer, Mr Josh Frydenberg, handed down the 2021/22 Federal Budget at 7:30 pm (AEDT) on 11 May, 2021.
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May 2021 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you our May 2021 Newsletter, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 30 April, 2021:
- Independent resolution process for small businesses now permanent
- ATO focus in relation to JobKeeper
- ATO targets contractors who under-report income
- Can your business claim a deduction for bad debts?
- ATO data-matching: residency for tax purposes
- ASIC extends deadlines for financial reports and AGMs
- Fair Work changes for casual employees
Please contact us if you wish to discuss how the points raised in our May 2021 newsletter specifically affect you.
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April 2021 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you our April 2021 Newsletter, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 31 March, 2021:
- It's time to consider FBT
- ATO reminder: Lodge your TPAR
- Covid-19 stimulus and support measures winding back
- Life insurance in super: costs on the way up?
Please contact us if you wish to discuss how the points raised in our April 2021 newsletter specifically affect you.
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March 2021 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you our March 2021 Newsletter, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 28 February, 2021:
- Tax implications of having more than one job
- Closely held payees: STP options for small employers
- ATO data-matching: JobMaker and early access to super
- Super transfer balance cap increase from 1 July 2021
- Your Future, Your Super legislative changes
Please contact us if you wish to discuss how the points raised in our March 2021 newsletter specifically affect you.
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February 2021 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you our February 2021 Newsletter, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 31 January, 2021:
- ATO warning: watch out for tax avoidance schemes
- COVID-19 Supplement extension to 31 March 2021
- Working from home deductions: "shortcut" rate until 30 June 2021
- JobMaker Hiring Credit rules and reporting
- Small businesses: don't forget your FBT concessions
- New Insolvency rules commence
Please contact us if you wish to discuss how the points raised in our February 2021 newsletter specifically affect you.
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December 2020 & January 2021 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you our December 2020 and January 2021 Newsletter, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 23 October 2020:
- Coronavirus Supplement extended (but reduced)
- Additional $250 Economic Support Payments on the
- ATO advises of PAYG instalment and company tax rate error
- ATO post-COVID expectations for businesses
- JobMaker Hiring Credit up to $200/week: draft rules
Please contact us if you wish to discuss how the points raised in our December 2020 and January 2021 newsletter specifically affect you.
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November 2020 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with our November 2020 newsletter, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 23 October 2020
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2020/2021 Federal Budget
The Federal Treasurer, Mr Josh Frydenberg, handed down the 2020/21 Federal Budget at 7:30 pm (AEDT) on 6 October 2020.
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October 2020 Newsletter
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We are pleased to supply you with our October 2020 Newsletter, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and including 21 September 2020:
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September 2020 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with our September 2020 Newsletter, which contains information on a number of important developments up to and
including 21 August 2020:
- JobKeeper reference date now 1 July 2020
- PM announces pandemic leave disaster payment for Victoria
- Loans put on hold and debt forgiveness: ATO’s views
- Residency and source of income in the COVID-19 era
- ATO’s employees guide for work expenses updated
- FBT: cars garaged at employees’ homes during COVID-19
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August 2020 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with our August 2020 Newsletter, which contains information on a number of important
developments up to and including 24 July 2020:
• Instant asset write-off further extended
• JobKeeper extended, with changes
• JobKeeper payments to childcare providers end
• Coronavirus Supplement extended, with changes
• ATO alert on fraudulence and non-compliance: COVID-19 measures
• Top tax time myths for 2020 that slow down returns
• Working from home deductions: “shortcut” rate extended
• IGTO investigates ATO communication of taxpayer rights
• Banks further extending loan repayment deferral
• Super contributions beyond age 65 from 1 July 2020
Please contact us if you wish to discuss how the points raised in Newsletter specifically affect you.
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July 2020 Newsletter
We are pleased to supply you with our July 2020 newsletter, which contains information on a number of
important developments up to and including 22 June 2020:
Tax time 2020 is here – With the great disruptors of the Australian bushfires and the global coronavirus (COVID-19)
pandemic, and the associated government economic stimulus measures, there are some key tax-related matters for everyone to be aware of this
year.
Expanded instant asset write-off for businesses – If you’ve purchased assets for your business, remember that you may be
eligible to claim an immediate deduction under the instant asset write-off, which was recently expanded.
Additional cash flow boost coming for businesses – If your business is one of many that received the initial cash flow
boosts as a part of the government’s COVID-19 economic stimulus measures, prepare for more help coming your way.
ATO scam calls may soon be a thing of the past – Australian telcos, the ATO and the ACMA recently collaborated on a
three-month trial of technology to block scam calls appearing to originate from legitimate ATO phone numbers.
Please contact us if you wish to discuss how the points raised in our July newsletter specifically affect you.
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June 2020 Newsletter
In this issue we will cover a number of important developments up to and including 22 May 2020 around COVID relief.
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June Masterclasses
Check out our series of free 30 minute, practical masterclasses designed to help you navigate the post COVID-19 environment.
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May 2020 Newsletter
More details on the COVID-19 Cash Flow Boost and Jobkeeper Payment Scheme, early release of superannuation and the shift of Federal Budget night to October 6.
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Appointment of New Managing Partner
It is with great pleasure that we announce Gavin Johns has been appointed as Managing Partner of DFK Hirn Newey.
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Key Dates for JobKeeper Payment
View a list of all the key dates you should be aware of if you will be seeking the JobKeeper payment
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COVID-19 Commercial Rent Relief - Murdoch Lawyers
Read about the new mandatory code of conduct for rent relief for commercial leases affected by COVID-19
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QuickFee Accountancy Fee Funding
To assist our clients experiencing cashflow issues during COVID-19, DFK Hirn Newey has partnered with QuickFee. QuickFee enables us to continue providing the advice you need now, while giving you more time to pay our fees.
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April 2020 Newsletter
This month's newsletter focuses on all the latest updates on COVID-19, what kind of government support you're entitled to, the numerous stimulus packages and what they mean for you, working from home implications, scams and more. Read how our business can help yours navigate this difficult period in time.
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February 2020 Newsletter
In this month's newsletter we see the Draft Miscellaneous Taxation Ruling MT 2018/D1 withdrawn, extension for bushfire assistance provided by the ATO, a new taskforce within the ATO aimed at the top 500 performing private groups and helpful hints and tips to increase your super for free.
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January 2020 Newsletter
This month, all the latest on how ATO debts may affect your credit rating, crowdfunding, tax relief for drought-stricken farmers and so much more.
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November 2019 Newsletter
In this month's newsletter we take a look at getting the benefit of your business and tax losses, downsizer super contributions, Health insurance and your tax uncovered, Small business CGT concession and when you qualify. We are also going to take a look at unpaid super and the important amnesty update for employees, Selling shares and how tax applies, ATO to scrutinize every return for tax time 2019 and the insurance changes in superannuation and how to protect yourself.
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October 2019 Newsletter
Salary sacrifice, Claiming work trips for business owners and the Tax Office plan to improve Australian's experiences with the Tax System. Catch up on the latest in the October edition of Tax News, Views and Clues!
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September 2019 Newsletter
ATO and MyGov Tax Scams, billions in refunds, lost super and so much more. Download our September Newsletter for all the latest.
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2019 FBT Checklist
Download our 2019 FBT Return Action Checklist here
DFK International Newsflash – December 2018
DFK International have launched a new promotional video! Check it out here
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A Year in DFK International – 2018
DFK International has had a busy 2018! Watch the roundup video to see what has been happening across the last twelve months:
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Highlights from XeroCon South 2017
This year Melbourne played host to XeroCon South, the world’s most beautiful and innovative conference for cloud accounting leaders in Australia, NZ and Asia. DFK Hirn Newey partners Paul Fiumara and Gavin Johns, and managers Mitchell Brooks and Jessica Jakeman, along with over 3,000 other delegates, attended the event.
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2017 DFK Australia New Zealand Conference – Hamilton Island
In May 2017 DFK Hirn Newey Partners, Paul Haupt, Paul Fiumara and Gavin Johns, attended the DFK Australia New Zealand Practice Management Course on Hamilton Island.
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Celebrating 40 Years of DFK Hirn Newey!
In 2016 DFK Hirn Newey reached the momentous achievement of 40 years of successful business in the accounting industry!
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Lord Mayor of Brisbane – Graham Quirk Officially Welcome The BKO Group to the Hirn Newey Building
On 11 October 2016 DFK Hirn Newey had the honour of welcoming Lord Mayor of Brisbane – Graham Quirk and Councillor Adam Allan, back to the Hirn Newey Building, to officially welcome The BKO Group to the Nundah Business Community!
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The Highlights of XeroCon South 2016
Brisbane played host to XerCon South early September 2016, the world’s most beautiful and innovative conference for cloud accounting leaders in Australia, NZ and Aisa.
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DFK International Wins IAB Association of the Year Award 2015
DFK Hirn Newey would like to congratulate DFK International on being named Association of the Year at the International Accounting Bulletin Industry Forum and Awards 2015.
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