Finance

The Australian Tax Office says it will provide relief to businesses affected by COVID-19 in the form of payment deferrals and faster access to GST refunds.

Australia’s 2.3 million small business, and the more than 4.5 million Australians they employ, are most at risk because of the spread of the coronavirus, writes Peter Strong.

From 1 April 2020, Australian company directors will be personally liable for their company’s unpaid GST. Here's what you need to do to minimise your risk.

Business owners are being encouraged to manage their cashflow ahead of new laws putting a stop to the ATO being used as a 'de-facto bank'.

It's a new decade, but tax never stops. SMEs looking to get on the front foot with their obligations this year should check out these tax tips.

The ATO has extended its tax deferral program for small and medium businesses in communities affected by the Australian bushfires.

The Morrison government has committed funds to an extension of its national tax clinic program, MYEFO papers have detailed.

Federal regulators have buggered up the administration of Australia's largest R&D incentive program, a scathing small business ombudsman report has found.

As the Morrison Government's R&D tax incentive reforms come under fire, we examine the history behind the proposed changes and why Australian businesses are not happy.

The ATO has issued a holiday warning about scam activity, particularly fraudsters trying to impersonate the tax office during the December rush.

The ATO is engaging businesses who lodge late payments with payroll 'health checks' as single touch payroll brings about a new world in tax administration.

The ATO will make it easier and simpler for small business owners to access compensation, after a review found the current scheme was ineffective.