ATO/General, Commercial, Public
Employee vs Contractor – A super win for the employer (for now!)
Recently, the Full Federal Court handed down its decision in another contractor vs employee case. The appeal judgement reaffirms the...
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ATO/General, Public
Victorian Budget’s surprise Payroll Tax increase for businesses and schools
The Victorian Government Budget announced some unexpected changes to the Victorian Payroll Tax. This article dissects those changes and analyses...
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ATO/General, Payroll, Public
Super Guarantee rate increase to 11% effective 1 July 2023
Employers are reminded that the superannuation guarantee (SG) rate will increase from 10.5% to 11% as of 1 July 2023....
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ATO/General, Public
Changes to work from home deductions for employees
During the pandemic many employees were mandated to work from home. Post pandemic most employers have continued to allow work...
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ATO/General, Payroll, Public
Employees vs Contractors – Significant new guidance from the ATO
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has recently released draft guidance, TR 2022/D3 dealing with employee v contractor classification. This seeks...
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ATO/General, Public
2022-23 Federal Budget: Key measures for NFPs
“A responsible Budget in uncertain times“ – Ministerial media release The Albanese Labor Government has handed down its first Federal...
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ATO/General, Charities, Eligibility, Public
Member Q&A: Will new activities jeopardise an NFP’s income tax exemption?
Question We are a not-for-profit (NFP) sports club. We currently self-assess that we are income tax exempt. We have the...
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ATO/General, Charities, Eligibility, Public
The ACNC’s Charity Register review project: What do you need to know?
Almost 400 charities that failed to submit two or more ACNC Annual Information Statements (AIS’s) have lost their registration. In...
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ATO/General, Charities, Public
Accepting cryptocurrency donations
It is becoming increasingly common for charities and not-for-profits around the world to accept donations in the form of cryptocurrency....
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ATO/General, FBT, Public
Member Q&A – Providing temporary accommodation due to an employee’s relocation
Question We have a staff member that has been appointed to a new role. The staff member currently works in...
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