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New ATO guidance on “who is an employee?”
The ATO recently issued a ruling which explains when an individual is an 'employee' of an entity for pay as you go ('PAYG') withholding purposes.
Deductions denied for work-related expenses.
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal ('AAT') recently held that a taxpayer should not be allowed deductions for various work-related expenses, largely because the substantiation requirements had not been satisfied.
Changes in reporting requirements for sporting clubs.
Not-for-profits ('NFPs'), including sporting clubs, societies and associations with an active ABN, need to lodge an annual NFP self-review return to continue accessing their income tax exemption.
Sale of land subject to GST.
The AAT recently held that the sale of land by a taxpayer was subject to GST, as it was a supply made in the course of an enterprise being carried on by the taxpayer.
Masters course fees not deductible as self-education expenses.
Case: The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (‘AAT’) has held that tuition fees for a public policy Masters course were not deductible, on the basis that the course did not relate to a taxpayer's work as a music teacher.
Proportional indexation of transfer balance caps from 1 July 2023.
The ATO reminds taxpayers that, from 1 July 2023, the general transfer balance cap will be indexed.
Individuals will have a personal transfer balance cap between $1.6 and $1.9 million, based on the highest ever balance of their transfer balance account between 1 July 2017 and 30 June 2023.
New 15% super tax to apply from 1 July 2025.
The Government recently announced it will be imposing a 15% additional tax on individuals that have more than $3 million in superannuation. The new measure is expected to commence from 1 July 2025.
Minor, infrequent and irregular use for an FBT exempt vehicle.
When an employer provides a vehicle to an employee, the issue of whether FBT applies will arise. Where a workhorse vehicle (e.g. single cab ute, panel van) has been provided to an employee, employers can rely on safe harbour treatment to treat the vehicle as meeting the requirements to be FBT-exempt.
Electric Vehicle Electricity Costs - how do we calculate?
A fully electric vehicle means no fuel costs however, your electricity at home has probably increased from charging your vehicle. If your vehicle is salary sacrificed or provided by your employer, you may be wondering “how do we calculate how much the recharge is costing?”
FBT Exemption for Electric Cars.
From 1 July 2022, FBT is no longer payable on benefits provided for eligible electric cars and associated expenses.
Start thinking about your FBT obligations.
The 2023 FBT year ended on 31 March, so it is now time for employers to get ready to lodge their 2023 FBT returns, where they have provided benefits to their employees between 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023.
ATO turns up the heat on holiday home deductions.
An alert from the ATO has recently been issued warning about applying the correct proportions when claiming holiday home deductions.
Changes to leave entitlements.
All full-time, part-time and casual employees who work for large or medium businesses will have access to paid family and domestic violence leave (“FDVL”) under the Fair Work Amendment (Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2022.
Tax time focus on rental property income and deductions.
The ATO is focusing on four major concerns this tax season when it comes to rental properties.