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 | Sep 24, 2024 | Business, Small Business, Superannuation, Tax & Accounting
Beyond the emotional and financial turmoil that any divorce creates, there are a number of issues that need to be resolved. What happens when there is a family company? For couples that have assets tied up in a company, the tax consequences of any settlements paid...
by Financially Sorted | Aug 27, 2024 | Small Business, Tax & Accounting
As we head into the warmer spring months leading up to Christmas, it’s not just our homes and gardens that benefit from a good clean-up. Spring is a great opportunity to take a closer look at your small business finances and give them a thorough refresh too....
by Financially Sorted | Aug 8, 2024 | Property Investment, Tax & Accounting
Under the main residence exemption your family home is exempt from capital gains tax (CGT) when you dispose of it. But, like all things involving tax, is it ever that simple? A home is generally considered to be your main residence if: It is where you and your family...
by Financially Sorted | Jul 30, 2024 | Business, Economy, Finance, Interest Rates, Land Tax, Superannuation, Tax & Accounting, Tax Returns
Will 2024-25 be another year of volatility or a return to stability? Personal tax & super As you would be aware (at least we hope so after a $40m public education campaign), the personal income tax cuts came into effect on 1 July 2024. At the same time, the...
