The ATO is refusing to budge from its view that unpaid entitlements held in discretionary trusts should be treated as loans and taxed as suc…
The ATO is refusing to budge from its view that unpaid entitlements held in discretionary trusts should be treated as loans and taxed as suc…
The ATO has sent shockwaves through the private equity sector by confirming that it considers the proceeds of private equity asset sales are…
The Board of Taxation has recommended that the Federal Government extend its crackdown on sham contracting arrangements, where workers who a…
The Australian Taxation Office appears confused about the nature of private equity. That, perhaps, isn’t surprising, since it appears it obt…
Australian housing is not as unaffordable as most analysts suggest with the market boasting an internationally high rate of ownership and lo…
The ATO is constantly reviewing and auditing the tax affairs of many Australians and their businesses. Its annual compliance report certainl…
There are some of the more famous (paraphrased!) quotes from history, “Hitler’s a pretty cool dude, I doubt we’ll go to war with the likes o…
The Australian Taxation Office has sent hundreds of letters to tax agents representing shareholders of private companies, warning them again…
The ATO has done more for struggling small businesses than just about anyone during the last 18 months. The ATO’s relief package, built arou…
Tax Commissioner Michael D’Ascenzo has offered taxpayers who earn income offshore and try and hide it from the tax man a new deal – tell us …
Australian businesses should avoid paying extra fringe benefits tax during the Christmas season by practicing some clever accounting strateg…
SMEs intending to carry forward losses are being targeted by the Australian Taxation Office as part of its compliance program, fearing busin…
