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From 1 July 2024, the rules for accessing superannuation became somewhat simplified: the preservation age when you can begin to access your benefits is now effectively age 60. However, until you reach age 65, there are still potential restrictions on how you can access your super. If you’re aged between 60 and 65 and wish to access some of your super, now is a good time to re-examine the rules.

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The ATO has reported that superannuation guarantee (SG), along with other business debts, will be a focus area in 2024–25. The most recent statistics show that the ATO is collecting over $1 billion a year in SG charge, which means some Australian businesses are incurring additional superannuation liabilities that could have been avoided if they had paid SG on time. Find out why getting on top of any problems early is essential for your business.

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If you’re an Australian resident for tax purposes, you don’t have to pay income tax on the first $18,200 you earn each year. Where you have multiple jobs, change employers during the year, have a side gig or get government payments, it’s important to think about the tax-free threshold and which employer, job or payment you’ll claim it for. Getting this right will help avoid an unexpected tax debt when lodging your return.

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Addressing concerns raised by the NFP sector about the readiness and capacity of organisations to meet the original 31 October 2024 deadline for lodging their first NFP self-review returns, the ATO has extended the deadline for lodgment to 31 March 2025. The extra time will allow NFPs to work through the new rules to determine their tax-exempt status and the practicalities of lodging their first return using the ATO's Online services or Self-help phone service.

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Your business may be eligible to claim deductions for motor vehicle expenses incurred for business use. Running costs, insurance, interest and lease payments, and depreciation are all potentially claimable. However, the method to use for working out your claim depends on your business structure and the type of vehicle you’re claiming for. Know the rules and make sure your business is claiming the deductions it’s entitled to.

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As lodgement time once again approaches, business owners should be aware of the key changes in the 2023-24 tax return which may benefit their bottom line in the form of paying less tax. Specifically for small businesses, there are 2 incentives available for certain costs incurred in the 2023-24 income year: the small business instant asset write-off and the small business energy incentive. In addition to these small business specific incentives, Australian companies of all sizes may be able to claim the digital games tax offset (DGTO).

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As the new financial year begins, employers need to keep an eye on various payroll activities to make sure their employees’ pay and superannuation contributions are processed correctly and at the right times, especially with a number of changes and rate adjustments coming into effect from 1 July 2024. Are you keeping on top of these considerations at this busy time of year?

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Tax time is approaching rapidly, and the ATO has reminded small businesses of a number of areas they should be thinking about in the lead up to preparing their tax return and looking forward to 1 July, including STP obligations; PAYG instalments; and reviewing their tax-deductible expenses, eligibility for small business concessions and their overall record-keeping. The ATO has also highlighted its self-paced online learning platform for small businesses to help small businesses understand their tax obligations.

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Non-charitable NFPs that self-assess as income tax exempt must lodge an annual self-review return with the ATO from 1 July 2024 to confirm their eligibility for their income tax exemption. The NFP self-review return for the 2023-24 income year can be lodged using the ATO's Online Services for business, or a registered tax agent can lodge on behalf of the NFP using the ATO's Online Services for agents. NFPs will need to annually confirm or update information on a pre-populated return after the first NFP self-review lodgment.

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ATO statistics have shown a steep rise in the dental subcategory of medical expenses for the compassionate release of super, leading to the Dental Board of Australia raising their concerns regarding dental practitioners encouraging patients to access super in order to fund their dental care.

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As the end of the financial year approaches, along with the company lodgment date, now is the time for the decision-makers of private companies to ensure that arrangements are made for loans to shareholders and associates to be repaid before the company lodgment date, or alternatively, to ensure that complying loan agreements are in place. This avoids the application of Div 7A, which captures payments such as loans to shareholders and associates and treats them as unfranked dividends.

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The end of the financial year is fast approaching and with that, tax time 2024 is kicking into gear. As with previous years, the ATO has flagged three primary areas where taxpayers frequently make mistakes. These consist of incorrect claims of work-related expenses, inflated rental property claims, and the omission of income from tax returns. The ATO recommends that taxpayers not lodge too early, and instead wait until the end of July or later to lodge, to avoid having their returns flagged as incorrect by the system.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down the 2024-25 Federal Budget. The major tax-related measures concerning small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and businesses announced in the Budget include: the extension of the instant asset write-off for small businesses; changes to the foreign resident CGT rules; extension of energy relief payments to small businesses; Future Made in Australia tax incentives; extension of the BAS notification period; more funding for the ATO; the extension of existing ATO compliance programs; and funding for the new Administration Review Tribunal.

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ASIC has issued a warning to consumers to remain vigilant against high-pressure sales tactics and deceptive online advertisements used by certain cold calling operations to offer unsuitable superannuation switching advice. It has expressed particular concern about these practices, noting that individuals aged between 25 to 50 - the primary targets of these operations - are at risk of significant retirement savings depletion due to a combination of reduced super value owing to unsuitable investments, excessive fees, and/or other charges.

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The digital currency landscape continues to be treacherous terrain for Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) trustees, with a growing number of reports indicating significant losses due to a variety of factors, including scams, theft, and collapsed trading platforms. The ATO is urging trustees to educate themselves on the potential pitfalls of crypto investing, including the fact that many crypto assets are not classified as financial products. This means that the platforms facilitating their trade often lack regulation, increasing the risk of loss without recourse.

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Trustees and beneficiaries should be aware that reporting changes as part of an ATO Trust Administration Systems project will be occurring from 1 July 2024. From the 2023-24 income year and onward, four new capital gains tax (CGT) labels have been added into the trust tax return statement of distribution which trustees will need to be aware of. In addition, a new schedule will also be introduced for all trust beneficiary types, and new data validations will be added.

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ATO’s recent actions to activate debts, some decades old, and either offsetting them against tax refunds or issuing demands to pay from taxpayers have caused considerable angst among many. In light of this, the Commonwealth Ombudsman/ACT Ombudsman, and the Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman (IGTO) have jointly issued new guidelines aimed at improving how Australians are notified about government debts to ensure that the process of debt notification is handled with transparency, clarity and sensitivity towards impacted individuals.

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The start of April signals the approach of FBT lodgment time. With the landscape of FBT evolving every year due to legislative amendments and administrative updates, employers need to be mindful of the changes applying for the current FBT year. For the 2023-24 FBT year, 25 May 2024 is the deadline for employers to lodge returns and pay any associated liabilities. However, employers that lodge FBT returns electronically through tax practitioners will have access to a deferred due and payment date of 25 June 2024.

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The small business benchmarks used by the ATO for various purposes, including identifying business which may be avoiding their tax obligations has been updated for the 2021-22 income year. The benchmarks consist of 9 broad categories covering accommodation and food; building and construction trade services; education, training, recreation and support services; health care and personal services; manufacturing; professional, scientific and technical services; retail trade; transport, postal and warehousing; and other services.

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The ATO has announced that it will continue rental bond data matching to the 2025-26 income year. This program first commenced in 2005, collected data dating back to 1985 and has continued since then. According to ATO estimates, records relating to around 900,000 properties will be obtained each financial year. This data will be used to identify under-reporting or non-reporting of income in tax returns, the misapplication of CGT provisions leading to under or non-reporting in relation to sale of properties, and non-compliance with foreign investment laws.

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2/355 Sheridan Street, Cairns North QLD

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Suite 6/254–256 Mulgrave Rd, Westcourt QLD

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Unit 1/146–156 Anderson St, Manoora QLD

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53 Anderson Street, Cairns City QLD

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1057 Captain Cook Hwy, Smithfield QLD

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Lvl 1/172 Mulgrave Rd, Westcourt QLD

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120 McLeod Street, Cairns City QLD

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Woree Plaza Lvl 1 12-20 Toogood Rd, Woree QLD

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196–198 Byrnes St, Mareeba QLD

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278 Ross River Rd, Aitkenvale QLD

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Unit 1/39 Stratford Parade, Stratford QLD

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6 Winfield St, Whitfield QLD

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16 Survey St, Smithfield QLD

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2-4 Stanton Rd, Smithfield QLD

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Suite 4/345 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD

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89/75 Captain Cook Hwy, Smithfield QLD

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225 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD

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4/220-226 McLeod St, Cairns North QLD

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4.7 Average Rating based on 46 reviews from 22 Tax Accountants near Freshwater

Best in town for accounting needs, very professional, friendly, nothing is too much trouble, will recommend to all

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I have been dealing with Foster Lee for all my tax matters for 24 years. His service has always been excellent and very good value for money. I highly recommend FBL Consulting for all taxation, business and investment advice. You won't find better.

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