ATO new-year resolutions

ATO blog - side hustle

According to the ATO, the five new-year’s resolutions to keep if you want to stay on top of your tax and super in 2023 are: 1. Know if you’re in business or not Are you earning an increasing income from a side­-hustle? If you answer ‘yes’ to a few of the following questions, the more likely…

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SMSF stats just keep getting better

Happy Businessman

The ATO has recently released the latest of what has become a regular update on the state of the SMSF market. The Self-managed super fund statistical report, with the latest covering the quarter to March this year, has become an anticipated overview for many in the SMSF arena — containing as it usually does some…

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Look before you leap: the small business CGT concessions

Look before you leap

The CGT relief concessions that are available to small businesses can be very generous. However they can also be complex and confusing, so knowing a few of the finer details can go a long way to ensuring your small business can take best advantage of them. It’s never too early to consider an escape plan,…

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Amending your activity statement

Activity Statement

Once we have lodged your latest activity statement, you may realise that something has been left out or you have neglected to include a particular item. The Australian tax system is based on “self-assessment”, which means the ATO generally takes your word, under our guidance, and bases its assessment on the information it has been…

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