by Financially Sorted | Jul 31, 2026 | ATO, Small Business, Tax & Accounting, Tax Returns
Tax audits and reviews are becoming increasingly common as the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) uses sophisticated data matching and compliance programs to identify discrepancies in tax returns, BAS lodgements, payroll reporting and other financial information....
by Financially Sorted | Mar 2, 2026 | Economy, Housing Prices, Tax & Accounting
The capital gains tax (CGT) discount has recently returned to the media and policy spotlight, with renewed discussion about whether changes could form part of broader housing affordability reforms. The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has suggested that...
by Financially Sorted | Nov 27, 2025 | ATO, Property Investment, Tax & Accounting, Tax Returns
The ATO has released fresh draft guidance on its approach to rental property tax deductions, marking a shift in its treatment of rentals also used as holiday homes. Earlier this month, the ATO withdrew its existing ruling on rental property deductions and released a...
by Financially Sorted | Oct 30, 2025 | ATO, Business, Small Business, Tax & Accounting
As the year wraps up, many business owners want to thank their employees and clients for their support. Before you start wrapping gifts or planning a celebration, it’s worth understanding the tax rules that apply especially when it comes to fringe benefits tax (FBT)...
by Financially Sorted | Sep 30, 2025 | ATO, Tax & Accounting, Tax Returns
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is continuing to expand its use of artificial intelligence (AI) to review taxpayer submitted, supporting documents as part of a broader push to “industrialise” AI across the agency by 2030. Recently, it has started...
by Financially Sorted | Jun 11, 2025 | ATO, EOFY, Tax & Accounting, Tax Returns
One of the most-claimed work-related expenses each year is a working from home deduction. As such, this is a focus area for the ATO and work from home deductions will be under scrutiny. There are two ways you can calculate your deduction for additional expenses you...
