Auswild & Broad | Blog

The ATO has warned that it is looking closely at how trusts distribute income and to who.

The great wealth transfer from the baby boomer generation has begun and home ownership is the catalyst.

For many small business owners, their business is their largest asset and for many, one that is expected to help fund their retirement. But what is your business really worth and what sets a high value business apart?

On 15 March 2024, the ATO's Small Business Super Clearing House ('SBSCH') will roll out SMSF bank account validation.

Businesses that pay contractors to provide certain services may need to lodge a TaxablePayments Annual Report (TPAR) by 28 August each year.

The revised stage 3 tax cuts have passed Parliament and will come into effect on 1 July 2024.

Late last year, thousands of taxpayers and their agents were advised by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) that they had an outstanding historical tax debt. The only problem was, many had no idea that the tax debt existed.

Just because an agreement states that a worker is an independent contractor, this does not mean that they are a contractor for tax and superannuation purposes, new guidance from the ATO warns.

The personal income tax cuts legislated to commence on 1 July 2024 will be realigned and redistributed under a proposal released by the Federal Government.

Uncertainty has reigned over the last few years, but can we expect more consistency as we head into 2024? We explore some of the key issues and influences.