From 1 July 2025, the tax treatment of the Australian Taxation Office’s General Interest Charge (GIC) will change significantly. Until now, GIC, the interest the…
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The ATO’s 2025 data‑matching program uses AI to compare BAS, payroll, banking, crypto, property, and gig income data in near real‑time. To avoid audits, keep…
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A private ruling from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is a legally binding decision that explains how tax law applies to your specific situation. It’s…
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Missed lodgements, vague tax strategies, poor record-keeping, and lack of communication are red flags that your accountant may be increasing your ATO compliance risk. In…
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A bookkeeper records and reconciles transactions, ensuring compliance with obligations like BAS, GST, and payroll. A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) uses those same records to…
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Yes, software development can qualify for the R&D Tax Incentive, but only if your project meets strict ATO criteria around technical uncertainty and structured experimentation.…
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Business owners often get FBT wrong by misapplying minor benefit rules, failing to register when required, skipping logbooks for vehicles, or assuming small perks aren’t…
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AusIndustry requires contemporaneous records that demonstrate a hypothesis-driven, experimental process with technical uncertainty. Businesses must document core and supporting R&D activities in real time, including…
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The ATO’s 2025 audit triggers are data-driven and entity-wide. From BAS mismatches and STP errors to contractor misclassification and crypto-linked structures, businesses are flagged before…
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