ATO targeting work-related deductions

You are liable to pay an income tax on your taxable income. To reduce your taxable income you can claim deductions for work-related expenses. Currently the ATO is focusing on the work-related expense claims. Common Claims 1.    Using your computer, phone or other...

Due diligence costs may be deductible

When you are buying a business you may incur various initial expenses before the transaction is actually completed. These costs include legal fees to draft a contract or expenses to carry out a due diligence audit of the acquiring business and other incidental costs....