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Many Australians overlook the fact that they can claim the premiums paid for income protection insurance as a tax deduction. Income protection insurance policies are designed to protect you in the event that you become unable to work due to illness or injury. Most policies will pay you a pre-determined portion of your previous income,…
The holiday season is a great time to think about giving a little back to those less fortunate than you, and many Australians will make charitable donations. In Australia, charitable donations are tax deductible, which only adds to the incentive to be generous this year. A recent global survey of charitable giving across the world…
There are a couple of things that you can do before June 30 to maximise your personal tax return: 1. Spend up on deductible expenses: By prepaying your tax-deductible expenses for the year, you can bring the deduction forward into the current financial year. 3. Charitable donations: If you are considering donating money to charity,…
If you are looking to reduce your tax bill this financial year, it is a good idea to try to bring forward as many deductions as possible. By thinking about tax deductions that you are eligible to make, and spending the money in the current financial year, you can reduce your taxable income. By reducing…
The government has used its administrative powers to increase the tax that motorists pay on fuel. The controversial budget measure is currently encountering difficulty in the Senate, so the government has adjusted the indexation under the assumption that there will eventually be legislative approval. As of November 10, the tax on fuel was raised by…
As part of their project DO IT, the ATO have successfully uncovered over $550 worth of assets that Australians hold offshore. The tax office is offering a period of amnesty that allows them to come forward and reveal offshore assets without the risk of heavy penalties. The ATO will only assess four years of income…
A tax reform by the federal government will increase the scope of employers to issues employees with shares and stock options. Prior to 2009, employees receiving shares or stock options were able to defer paying tax, with many only paying CGT once they have disposed of the assets down the line. In order to increase…
The ATO is cracking down on businesses that operate off the books in order to avoid paying their fair share of taxes, also known as operating within the black, underground or cash economy. Businesses are known to use a wide range of strategies to skirt their tax responsibilities. This may include underreporting takings and paying…
Treasurer Joe Hockey has announced that he has requested the Tax Commissioner ramp up his efforts to prevent multinational corporations from generating profits in Australia before moving them offshore to avoid tax responsibilities. Tax evasion tactics by multinational corporations have been an ongoing problem in Australia. There has recently been a renewed interest in the…
A capital gain is a profit made from the sale of an asset, for example, real estate investments (the family home is exempt), a business or shares. Your capital gain is calculated as the difference between what you paid for the asset and what you eventually sold it for. A capital gain is considered by…
