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Low/ Middle Income Tax Offset Clarification

Low/ Middle Income Tax Offset Clarification

26 August 2019 As many of you are aware, recent tax legislation passed through Parliament which resulted in the ‘Low and Middle Income Tax Offset’ or commonly referred to as LMITO. Taxpayers have been expecting this small cash injection from the Australian Taxation...
Travel expense claims for small businesses

Travel expense claims for small businesses

19 August 2019 Tax time tips: the ins and outs of business related travel expense claims. If you operate a small business, chances are you’ve incurred travel expenses as part of your day to day business activities. In most cases, these expenses will be tax...
ATO to visit 700 businesses in Broome & Kununurra

ATO to visit 700 businesses in Broome & Kununurra

5 August 2019 The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced it will be conducting visits to approx 700 small businesses throughout August in the following areas: Broome, Cable Beach, Derby and Kununurra.  The visits are part of the ATO’s crackdown on...
Avoid these common tax return mistakes

Avoid these common tax return mistakes

22 July 2019 The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released a list of the most common tax return mistakes people have made. Mistake #1: Lodging before your prefill data is available or failing to report all income Being the first cab off the rank at tax time may...
Tax return income and deductions checklist

Tax return income and deductions checklist

17 July 2019 As tax time rolls around again, it’s important to understand what you need to declare as income, and what you can claim as tax deductions. Below is a list of items that you may need to consider, depending on your individual circumstances. Income...
When to claim home office tax deductions

When to claim home office tax deductions

17 July 2019 If you perform some of your work from home, you may be eligible to claim home office tax deductions, even if the room is not set aside solely for work-related purposes. Home office tax deductions may be claimed for expenses that fall into the following...