Since 2012, all of the assets held by an SMSF need to be in the accounts of the SMSF at market value at the end of each financial year. And with ATO increasing audit activity, trustees and auditors need to be on top of current market values. Obtaining a market value could arguably be [...]
Certain changes to non-mandated contributions to super are coming. Now is a good time to review your contribution strategy. The government will introduce changes to non-mandated contributions for members under 75 and 75 years and over starting July 1 2022. Contributions in general terms There are minimum standards for accepting contributions into your self-managed [...]
The amount employers pay and employees may additionally contribute to superannuation balances changes on July 1, 2022. Now is a good time to talk with your team, check their agreements and prepare your payroll systems. Recap Generally, superannuation contributions must be paid for: an employee aged 18 or over who earns $450 or more [...]
It’s getting closer to the time that FBT returns need to be lodged, so it’s important to understand that there may be a change to the FBT liability of your business when it comes to one employee benefit. FBT applies to parking provided by employers to their employees where there is alternative parking available [...]
The ATO has released draft guidance on family trust distributions, where they perceive a tax benefit arises under a ‘reimbursement arrangement’. Essentially, the documentation sets out ATO’s ‘preliminary but considered’ views where they perceive a tax benefit arises under a ‘reimbursement arrangement’. If the guidance becomes the new approach, it will greatly impact how [...]
Hiring an independent contractor may seem like a simpler method than hiring a full-time or part-time employee for a business. Or is it? This is because there is a general assumption that, if hiring an independent contractor, they will not be responsible for PAYG withholding, superannuation guarantee payments, payroll tax and workers' compensation obligations. [...]
While some people enjoy the thrill of the start-up business or creating their own from scratch, others may decide that buying a business is the right avenue for them. Choosing the right business to buy however is one of the most important decisions you might make in your life. Is it in the industry [...]
While businesses continue to be at the mercy of unstable supply chains to fulfil orders and remain operating at level of liquidity, managing cash flow has never been so important. A financial statements health check Preparing financial statements will give you an objective insight into the health of your business. Identifying if you have [...]
Capital gains events can affect the way in which a capital gain or loss is calculated and when it is included in a net capital gain or loss. The type of CGT event that applies to your situation may affect the time of the CGT event’s occurrence, and exactly how to calculate your capital [...]
An additional 10% capital gains tax (CGT) discount may be available when you sell an Australian residential rental property that you used to provide affordable housing. This move will increase the maximum capital gains discount percentage on your sale from 50% up to 60%. For the affordable housing CGT discount purposes, affordable housing is any [...]