ATO watching for foreign income this Tax Time

The ATO is urging taxpayers who receive any foreign income from investments, family members or working overseas to make sure they report it this tax time. New international data sharing agreements allow the ATO to track money across borders and identify individuals...

ATO: ‘Outrageous’ tax claims

The ATO has revealed some of the most “outrageous” tax deductions that taxpayers have tried to claim: A couple of taxpayers claimed dental expenses, believing a nice smile was essential to finding a job, and was therefore deductible. It isn’t and their claims were...

Tax time warning: Lodge early at your peril

With the end of the financial year fast approaching, some taxpayers look to lodge their 2019 tax returns in July. The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) understands that there is a strong incentive to lodge early, but warns that there are two added complexities at...

Reducing errors when claiming business expenses

The ATO has identified some common errors when it comes to claiming business expenses in your tax return. You should know that: If you use your motor vehicle entirely for your business, you can claim a deduction for the whole amount. If you use it for a mix of...