Tax Inspector-General to review ATO’s use of garnishee notices The Inspector-General of Taxation (IGT), Mr Ali Noroozi has announced an investigation into the allegations made during the ABC Four Corners program, aired on 9 April 2018, regarding the ATO’s use of garnishee notices. Garnishee…
Travel deductions to and from rental premises no longer allowed If you own residential premises that you rent out, you should be aware that you may no longer be able to claim travel deductions connected with trips you make to…
Underpayment of workers: are you liable? The exploitation of vulnerable workers has been getting a lot of press recently, but did you know that it is not just the company or business involved that may be liable to penalties? In…
Bitcoin Part 1 – personal investors Bitcoin seems to be all the rage at the moment, and while we all know vaguely what it is, the tax consequences of investing in bitcoin aren’t as apparent. In our two-part series, we…
Pay your way: tax and the sharing economy The desire to pay less for goods and services coupled with the convenience of being able to conduct such transactions online or via apps, has lead large numbers of people to use…