ATO to launch dob-in-a-business hotline in effort to crack down on $10 billion tax hole
The tax office is launching a whistleblower hotline, encouraging people to dob in business owners suspected of black economy activity.
Four EOFY tax hacks for small-business owners
Although it may seem daunting, there are some simple things you can do to boost your return come EOFY 2019 — and some may surprise you.
The tax time scams targeting your business and how to avoid them
Experts are warning small-business owners that tax time scams will be aplenty. Here's what you need to know to stay diligent and protected.
Startups with ESIC status offer investors attractive tax offsets. Here’s what you need to know
As end of financial year draws closer, I am getting a lot of queries from startups about ESIC status. And for good reason.
Who, when and where: The ATO will visit 1,800 small businesses before tax time in a black economy blitz
The ATO will be visiting more than 1500 small businesses between now and tax time. Here's the who, when and where you need to know.
The ATO is targeting five common mistakes this EOFY — here’s how to avoid them
Here are five common mistakes the ATO is taregtting this end of financial year — as well as how to avoid making them in your own business.
ATO to visit 4,000 businesses in black economy blitz as new benchmarks are released
The ATO has warned it will be increasing enforcement activity in the lead up to EOFY by conducting more than 4,000 black economy checks.
Government to extend instant asset write-off, rebuffing calls to make it permanent
The government will extend its instant asset write-off but has not announced any plans to improve the awareness or accessibility of the program.
Michaelia Cash: Instant asset write-off extension on the cards ahead of MYEFO Christmas for SMEs
Another extension of the instant asset write-off scheme is on the cards ahead of MYEFO, small business Minister Michaelia Cash says.
Wasted opportunity: 47% of small businesses haven’t heard of the instant asset write-off, research finds
While the government's instant asset write-off scheme forms a key part of its small business policy, a large number of firms aren't using it.
ATO to crack down on over 1 million taxpayers after finding $8.7 billion tax gap
The ATO has this week announced a widespread random crackdown on millions of Australian taxpayers after a tax gap of over $8.7 billion was uncovered.
An end of financial year checklist for Australian small businesses
Small businesses, get ready to pop the champagne and delete the 120 emails from your accountant, it's almost the end of financial year.
