New GST withholding rules
Common errors with new GST withholding rules The ATO has noticed some common errors made in activity statements since the introduction of “GST at settlement” on 1 July 2018. These Read More…
Six FBT issues
FBT issues on the ATO’s radar The ATO has updated their What attracts our attention list with six items that specifically relate to fringe benefits tax (‘FBT’), as follows: Failing to Read More…
ATO cash economy
Continued focus on the cash economy ATO Assistant Commissioner Peter Holt has announced that, in the 2019/20 financial year, the ATO will be visiting a further 10,000 small businesses across Read More…
Employer warning re leave loading and OTE
ATO warning regarding annual leave loading and OTE The ATO has warned employers that it considers that annual leave loading should normally be part of ordinary time earnings (‘OTE’) for Read More…
Latest ATO scam warning
Tax scammer alert The ATO has again warned taxpayers to be alert for scammers impersonating the ATO, as it appears they have changed tactics in 2019. Specifically, the ATO is Read More…