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YouTube, how does it impact my Tax?

Have you ever wanted to be like one of the many YouTube sensations that become seemingly rich over night? Just remember that any income you receive as a result of your success may be considered as income if the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) determines you are...

Try this Quick Quiz – Are you a saver or a spender ?

Many of us compare our financial circumstances or wealth to our colleagues, friends or peers. The problem with undertaking this comparison is that whilst we may have some idea of the assets that they own we generally have no idea of their debt or what their annual...

ATO Tax debt might affect your Company’s credit rating

In December 2016 the Treasurer of The Commonwealth of Australia Mr Scott Morrison presented the 2016/2017 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO). MYEFO proposes a number of tax changes, one of which, allowing the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to disclose to...

Residency: Are you a tax resident?

To understand your tax situation you need to determine if you are an Australian or foreign resident for tax purposes. As an Australian tax resident your assessable income includes ordinary income derived from all sources, whether in or out of Australia, during the...

Depreciating assets – immediate deduction

As one of the key changes for small business, the federal government has an increased the instant asset write-off threshold to $20,000 (up from $1,000). This allows small business taxpayer to get an immediate tax deduction for all individual depreciating assets that...

Claiming Work Related Expenses: Phone and Internet

If you use you use you mobile phone, home phone or internet for work purposes you may be able to claim a deduction.  To be eligible you must not be reimbursed for these expenses and must be able to support your claim. The private portion of your usage is not eligible...