Tax Advice For Uber Drivers In Australia
Uber has become a popular way for Australians to earn additional income. However, drivers can find themselves potentially getting into serious tax related problems unless they do it right. The concept of being an Uber driver is unique and gives drivers a flexible opportunity to earn additional income for anyone who owns a good quality […]
Tax Advice for Australians Who Have Been Affected by Natural Disasters
Apart from the obvious and tragic devastation that is inflicted upon a person’s property during a natural disaster these types of events such as a flood or a fire can also result in the loss of income for many affected people. This can come about as a result of the damage done to workplaces, vehicles, […]
The ATO Announces a Permanent Review Service for Small Businesses
On Friday 26th March the Australian Tax Office (ATO) announced that it will permanently install its independent review service following a successful three-year pilot program which gained the approval of its participants, whether they got the outcome they hoped for or not. In a statement released by the ATO, the tax agency proclaimed that the small businesses […]
The Small Business Ombudsman Calls for FBT To Be Scrapped
The Small Business Ombudsman believes that removing the fringe benefits tax, and enabling GST to be remitted at the point of sale, would potentially make the tax system more small business friendly. A recent research paper published by Australia’s Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has listed 25 recommendations that aspire to create a tax […]
Accounting Advice for Recently Appointed Barristers
Congratulations on your recent appointment, if you have recently been appointed as a barrister, from a business structure perspective you will be operating as a sole trader. You will therefore need to apply to obtain an ABN (Australian Business Number). During your time spent in previous roles of employment you have been operating as a […]
GST Director Penalty Notices
In July 2019, the Federal Government introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Bill 2019 to seek to introduce GST Director Penalty Notices. The legislation was passed by both houses of Parliament on 5 February 2020. The legislation amends director penalty provisions so that Director Penalty Notices can be issued for GST, as well as Luxury […]
GST Buying or Selling Real Estate
Whether a sale of property is subject to GST will be dependent on a number of factors. The sale of real property must be made in the course or furtherance of an enterprise before it is brought into the GST system. Summary of GST status for sale of real property.
Taxable Payment Annual Reports
If your business primarily operates in the Building and Construction Industry, and makes payments to contractors, you are required to complete and lodge a “Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR)’ with the Australian Taxation Office each year. Businesses primarily in the building and construction industry need to report to the ATO the total payments they make […]
GST on Amazon Fees
Amazon has just announced that it will charge 10% GST on Selling on Amazon fees from 1 July 2017 for Australian based Amazon sellers unless they are registered for GST. So What Does This Mean? You will have to provide your ABN (Australian Business Number) to Amazon, and You will have to register with the Australian Taxation Office for GST […]
Ride-Share Income
Have you or someone you know considered taking up ride-sharing (also called ride-sourcing) to earn extra income, or even as an alternative form of employment? When providing ride-sharing services through Uber or GoCatch and other facilitators for a fare, there are things you will need to know, and traps you need to be aware of. […]