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ATO Releases Scam Data for 2021

ATO Releases Scam Data for 2021

The ATO has released data on scams reports, age cohorts, channel used and top reported scams for 2021. Scam Reports 50,684 tax and super scams reported in 2021 The average dollar amount lost to a tax and super scam was $5600 Age In 2021, people aged 25 to 34 made the...
Broker Award

Broker Award

Platform Finance WA took home the Vow/YBR 2022 Commercial Broker Group Partner Award for WA at the Vow Financial and Yellow Brick Road Conference held in Tasmania. Peter Elkerbout and Jacob Lay of Shakespeare Leasing & Mortgage Solutions were wrapped to be a part...
Tax Time Targets

Tax Time Targets

The ATO has flagged four priority areas this tax season where people are making mistakes. With tax season almost upon us the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has revealed its four areas of focus this tax season. Record-keeping Work-related expenses Rental property...
Superannuation Contribution Changes

Superannuation Contribution Changes

Several key super changes which may impact your ability to contribute to your SMSF, are set to take effect from 1 July 2022. These changes create opportunities for all SMSF members, young and old, to grow their retirement savings. What are the changes? Originally...
ATO Refocus on Debt Collection

ATO Refocus on Debt Collection

The ATO has not pursued many business tax debts during the pandemic and allowed tax refunds to flow through even if the business had a tax debt.  That position has now changed and the ATO has resumed debt collection and offsetting tax debts against refunds. If...