If you’re a homeowner or property investor, May could bring good news. According to fresh forecasts from the Commonwealth Bank (CBA), a cut to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) cash rate is now looking like a “done deal.” What’s Behind the Forecast? Australia’s Official Cash Rate: CBA’s latest economic update suggests that headline inflation […]
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Each year, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) publishes a ruling on what it considers a “reasonable travel allowance.” If your employer pays you a travel allowance and your claim doesn’t exceed this reasonable amount, you generally aren’t required to keep written evidence like receipts or a travel diary. Sounds convenient? Not so fast. In reality,
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Easter has just passed — a time for family, a bit of rest, and maybe a few too many chocolate eggs. But it also marks a crucial time in the financial calendar: we’re just two months away from the end of the financial year. That makes now the perfect time to start getting your tax
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From 1 April 2024, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has introduced new flexibility for employers preparing their 2025 Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) returns. This change gives businesses a practical opportunity to simplify their record-keeping requirements, saving time and reducing paperwork. What’s Changed? Previously, employers were required to keep specific declarations or travel diaries from employees
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In a significant ruling by the Full Federal Court – AusNet Services Limited v Commissioner of Taxation [2025] FCAFC 21 – the Court has dismissed the taxpayer’s appeal and confirmed that a valid Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rollover election was made under Division 615 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. This case provides valuable
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The ATO has officially responded to the Full Federal Court’s recent decision in Commissioner of Taxation v Bendel [2025] FCAFC 15, a ruling that has sparked significant interest across the accounting and private business sectors. This case dealt with the treatment of unpaid present entitlements (UPEs) from trusts to private companies and whether these should
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On 6 February 2025, the Federal Court handed down its decision in Toowoomba Regional Council v Commissioner of Taxation [2025] FCA 161, ruling in favour of the taxpayer. The Court found that a parking facility provided by the Council to its employees did not constitute a “commercial parking station” under fringe benefits tax (FBT) law,
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The Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year for 2025 has ended, and it’s time for employers to review how they’ve treated employee travel expenses — especially with the new relaxed travel diary requirements now in place. Correctly classifying business travel, living away from home (LAFHA), and relocation is crucial. Why? Because each category has different FBT
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For companies with a 30 June 2024 financial year-end, the deadline to register eligible Research & Development (R&D) activities under the R&D Tax Incentive program is fast approaching. To access this valuable government incentive, you must submit your registration through the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) customer portal by 11:59pm AEST, Tuesday 30
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In this edition of the 2025 FBT Series, we explore how loan fringe benefits and debt waiver fringe benefits may arise and highlight some key considerations for employers to ensure compliance with Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) obligations relating to these types of benefits. Loan Fringe Benefits What is a loan fringe benefit? A loan fringe
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