ATO/General, Charities, Public
Productivity Commission report: DGR system “complex and lacks coherent policy rationale”
The Productivity Commission conducted an inquiry into the DGR system, and published the 'Future Foundations for Giving' report on 18...
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FBT, Public, Salary Packaging
E-scooters and e-skateboards – FBT exempt?
Are the provision of e-scooters or e-skateboards to employees by way of novated lease arrangements can be undertaken on an...
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FBT, Public
Member Q&A: “Workhorse” cars above the luxury car tax threshold
Are "workhorse" vehicles still exempt from FBT if they are above the luxury car tax threshold? Find out in our...
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Commercial, Councils, GST, Public
No ABN Withholding
In this article we explore the issue of 'gross-up clauses' and how they work, including in a "No ABN withholdings"...
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FBT, Public
2024/25 FBT car parking threshold announced
The ATO has recently announced the car parking threshold for 2024/25. The threshold is fundamental to determining whether an employer...
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FBT, Public
Member Q&A: How many years back will the ATO review FBT compliance?
If the ATO were to undertake a review of our FBT compliance, how many FBT years back would they go?...
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Councils, GST, Public
Member Q&A: GST and Fees for Information
Councils are obliged to provide information to the public under Right to Information legislation. How, if at all, is GST...
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FBT, Public
Is a “Pay & Display” parking facility a FBT exposure?
What constitutes as a commercial car park? In this article we summarise the criteria needed to figure out exactly what...
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GST, Public
Time Limits for claiming GST credits
The GST rules contain what is referred to as the 'four-year rule'. That is, the ATO generally has a four-year...
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FBT, Public
Member Q&A: What is the FBT treatment for a car navigation system?
As technology improves, so does the cost of maintaining it. Is the update of a car's satellite navigation system included...
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GST, Public
When are GST credits restricted for Motor Vehicles?
Generally, when a GST-registered entity acquires a motor vehicle in Australia in the course of carrying on its enterprise, then...
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FBT, Public
Member Q&A: Dual purpose travel – how to treat the airfares?
When an employee travels for business but stays on for a holiday, how do you work out the FBT for...
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