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GST and property: AAT's key ruling in Lance vs Taxation [2024] AATA 11.
If you are a superannuation fund or an investor-directed portfolio service (IDPS), there is an updated compliance approach issued by the ATO in respect of claiming reduced input tax credits (RITCs) for GST paid on adviser services fees.
The ATO has recently released two new taxpayer alerts (TPAs) relating to activities delivered by associated entities (TA 2023/4) and activities conducted overseas for foreign related entities (TA 2023/5).
At the beginning of December, the ATO released TR 2023/4: Income tax: pay as you go withholding - who is an employee? Key factors include contracts, control, delegation, tools, risk, and labels. The ATO outlines criteria for investigations, focusing on intentions, written agreements, understanding tax implications, performance consistency, compliance, advice, and Superannuation Guarantee Act treatment.
This month the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) released its latest Wage Theft Report, revealing the extent of underpayment of wages in the tertiary education sector. The report is part of an ongoing review by the NTEU, which will publish a final report in January 2024.
Innovation is a key driver of productivity for businesses. To help them achieve their objectives, the government offers various programs such as the R&D Tax Incentive and government grants.
Navigating the Australian business landscape involves more than just identifying market opportunities; it also entails a thorough understanding of our country's tax and other regulatory obligations.
The long-anticipated tax legislation impacting off-market share buy-backs and selective share reductions passed the Senate on 16 November 2023 and is awaiting Royal Assent.
In this episode of Navigating the New Normal, Employment Solutions Partner George Bendall and Director Shivani Krishnamoorthy discuss the connection between ESG and global mobility programs.
In line with the focus on tax transparency, good governance and paying your fair share, the ATO is also focused on ensuring the integrity of the R&D Tax Incentive (RDTI) program. This is not surprising given the important role the RDTI plays in fostering Australian-based innovation, research and development.
In Vander stock v Victoria [2023] HCA 30, the Australian High Court handed down its decision and declared the Victorian Zero & Low Electric Vehicle road user charge to be constitutionally invalid.
Businesses may be at risk if they fail to understand the different tax, super and other obligations for employees or contractors.