Residential building work and home building contracts

Building or altering a home is an exciting time for many homeowners but can quickly become a source of great stress if the particulars of the project are not mapped out and agreed upon by all involved. It’s important for you and your builder to be on the same page...

Increased Scrutiny of Home Office Claims

According to the ATO, a record number of claims have been made for expenses incurred whilst working from home. Reportedly, due to high number of mistakes, errors and questionable claims for home office expenses,the ATO has recently advised that it will be increasing...

Understanding Payroll Tax Grouping Provisions

It is often assumed that payroll tax grouping only applies in the context of related parties.  While this may serve as a starting point in considering grouping matters, recent court decisions have shown how easily companies and trusts which are not commonly owned can...