by Quinns Blog | Jul 10, 2019 | Blog
The Taxable payment reporting system (TPRS) protected $2.7 billion from being lost to the black economy in the building and construction industry in the 2015-16 financial year. And now other “high risk” businesses are in the ATO’s sights as the end of financial year...
by Quinns Blog | Jul 3, 2019 | Blog
On 12 March 2019, the Treasury Laws Amendment (2018 Measures No. 5) Act 2019 became law. Among other things, it repeals section 51(3) of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (‘CCA’), a provision that exempts IP owners from some aspects of competition law when they...
by Quinns Blog | Jul 3, 2019 | Blog
The term cash economy refers to economic activity which takes place outside the tax system for the purpose of avoiding tax liabilities. The ATO state that some business owners hide income and don’t pay the right amount of tax or superannuation. In this coming...
by Quinns Blog | Jun 26, 2019 | Blog
The term ‘trust account’ can have a different meaning depending on how it is used. A trust account is identical to an escrow account when an owner deposits funds with a third party as repayment or deposit for a specific purpose, such as payment for...
by Quinns Blog | Jun 26, 2019 | Blog
In the face of rising living costs, high levels of debt and mortgage stress, many Australians are finding it difficult to save money. But even on an average income, with a little patience and perseverance, it is possible. Wondering where to start? Here are 17 small...
