by Financially Sorted | Sep 24, 2024 | ATO, Tax & Accounting, Tax Returns
Do you currently own an investment property or an expensive lifestyle asset like a boat or aircraft? The ATO are looking closely at these assets to see if what has been declared in your tax returns matches up. The ATO has initiated two data matching programs impacting...
by Financially Sorted | Sep 24, 2024 | ATO, Tax & Accounting, Tax Returns
Generally, a gift of money or assets from an individual is not taxed if the gift is given voluntarily, and nothing is expected in return. However, there are some circumstances where taxes may apply. Gifts from a foreign trust If you are a tax resident of Australia and...
by Financially Sorted | Aug 27, 2024 | ATO, Business, Single Touch Payroll, Small Business
Managing payroll is essential for any small business. It ensures your team is paid correctly and on time, and it keeps your business compliant with the ATO. However, payroll can be tricky, and mistakes can lead to financial penalties and unhappy employees. Here’s a...
by Financially Sorted | May 30, 2024 | ATO, EOFY, Property Investment, Tax Returns
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) are looking closely at expenses related to rental property including interest apportionment for private expenditure, depreciation for initial repairs and other capital deductions, and borrowing expenses. Avoiding these common...
by Financially Sorted | Sep 1, 2023 | ATO, Tax & Accounting
The ATO is on the warpath and is certainly not afraid of trying to raise some extra revenue lately. You may have recently been imposed by the ATO with General Interest Charges or Penalties due to personal circumstances for late or outstanding lodgments or possible...
by Financially Sorted | Sep 1, 2023 | ATO, Property Investment, SMSF, Tax & Accounting
Once again, the ATO has targeted SMSF property development schemes that divert profits of a property development project to a SMSF. This time, the focus is on using a special purpose vehicle (SPV), which the SMSF directly or indirectly owns. It appears that some SMSF...
