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Australian Federal Budget 2025-2026: What It Means for You and Your Business

How Will the Federal Budget 2025 Impact Your Business? On 25 March 2025, Federal Treasurer Dr. Jim Chalmers delivered the 2025-26 Federal Budget—a pre-election budget shaped by the upcoming Federal election deadline of 17 May 2025. As expected, cost-of-living relief, Medicare funding, and tax adjustments were the main highlights, with a mix of new tax […]

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Preparing for the 2025 FBT Season – Navigating New Record-Keeping Requirements and Ensuring Compliance

As we approach the 2025 Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) season, employers must start planning their annual FBT return process to ensure compliance while minimizing tax burdens. This year, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has introduced new record-keeping requirements, effective from 1 April 2024, aimed at simplifying compliance and reducing administrative burdens. For businesses and investors,

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Unfiled Tax Returns: What You Need to Know and How to Fix It

Missed Your Tax Filing? Understand the Consequences and Take Action Now It’s easy for tax filing to slip through the cracks, but failing to file your tax return for an extended period can lead to serious financial and legal consequences. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) does not simply overlook unfiled tax returns—the longer you wait,

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The ATO is Cracking Down on Family Wealth and Succession Planning

The ATO’s New Focus on High-Net-Worth Families—What It Means for You The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is stepping up its focus on private wealth and succession planning, increasing audits and tightening compliance rules for family businesses, trusts, and asset transfers. For many Chinese business owners and investors, this shift could have serious financial implications, especially

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Northern Territory Payroll Tax Changes: What Employers Need to Know

The Payroll Tax Amendment Act 2024 (NT) has been enacted, bringing significant payroll tax changes to businesses operating in the Northern Territory (NT). Effective from 1 July 2025, these amendments aim to provide relief for businesses while incentivizing apprenticeships and training. Key Changes to Payroll Tax in the NT How These Changes Affect Your Business

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The ATO’s Taxpayer Alert on Early-Stage Investor Tax Offset: Avoiding Circular Financing Pitfalls

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued Taxpayer Alert TA 2024/1, raising concerns over the legitimacy of early-stage investor tax offset claims, especially in cases where shares have been acquired through circular financing arrangements. This alert highlights an important issue for investors claiming tax offsets on investments in early-stage innovation companies (ESICs). The ATO’s Concerns

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ATO Draft Guidance on Thin Capitalisation: Key Changes for Businesses

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released draft guidance on key aspects of the Thin Capitalisation Third Party Debt Test (TPDT) and the implications of restructures undertaken in response to the new rules. Key Takeaways from the Draft Guidance 1. Third Party Debt Test (TPDT) – TR 2024/D3 The Draft Taxation Ruling TR 2024/D3 provides

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Australia’s Pillar Two Rules Registered: What Businesses Need to Know

The Australian government has finalized its Pillar Two tax framework, which introduces top-up taxes under the Australian Domestic Minimum Tax (DMT) and Australian Income Inclusion Rule (IIR). The Taxation (Multinational – Global and Domestic Minimum Tax) Rules 2024 were officially registered on 23 December 2024, ensuring that all aspects of Australia’s domestic and global minimum

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ATO Issues Guidance on Time Limits for Claiming Input Tax and Fuel Tax Credits

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released Miscellaneous Taxation Ruling MT 2024/1, which clarifies the time limits that apply to claiming input tax credits and fuel tax credits. Key Points from MT 2024/1 The ruling outlines the ATO’s interpretation of the four-year entitlement period, as set out in: Under these limiting provisions, a business loses

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Australia Tax Refund March 2025: Key Dates, Refund Amounts & How to Maximize Your Return

Tax season can be overwhelming, but knowing when to expect your Australia tax refund for March 2025 can help you plan ahead. Whether you’re an employee, business owner, or investor, understanding key deadlines, refund amounts, and ATO processing times is crucial to managing your finances effectively. In this guide, we’ll break down essential tax refund

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