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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...
Rental property tax deductions

Rental property tax deductions

16 July 2019 If you’re one of the many Australians who own an investment property, now is the time to take stock of your incurred expenses and work out what you can claim as a rental property tax deduction, and what you need to declare as income. Income First...
Low and Middle Income Tax Offset

Low and Middle Income Tax Offset

15 July 2019 The Federal Government’s Personal Income Tax Plan has now become law, delivering tax relief for millions of Australians. The plan has three phases Phase one is the Low and Middle Income Tax Offset (LMITO) Increase the LMITO from a maximum amount of...