Throughout March, the ATO sent letters to directors who are potentially in breach of their obligations. These letters are a warning shot and should not be ignored.
Two landmark cases before the High Court highlight the problem of identifying whether a worker is an independent contractor or employee for tax and superannuation purposes.
Introduced in the 2020-21 Budget and now extended until 30 June 2023, this measure enables an asset’s cost to be fully deductible upfront rather than being claimed over the asset’s life.
Many family groups will pay higher taxes (now and potentially retrospectively) as a result of the ATO’s more aggressive approach to trust income distribution,