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 | 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...
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 | Oct 1, 2023 | Business, Small Business, Tax Returns
ATO is cracking down on tradies – Here’s what you need to know? Businesses can currently claim a tax exemption on work Utes and even Vans, but the ATO is cracking down on their private use. The popularity of many purchasing Utes & Vans has sparked a...
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...
