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Recent discussions have been clouded by misinformation about how VAT systems operate, especially in the context of proposed reciprocal tariffs. This has led to some misconception that VAT systems create unfair trade barriers for US corporations.

Updates to Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding (FRCGW) rules effective 1 January 2025 increase the withholding tax rate to 15% and remove the $750,000 threshold, applying to all Taxable Australian Property transactions. These changes aim to boost tax compliance for property deals. Find out more how to manage your obligations and avoid penalties.

Division 93 of the GST Act sets a four year limit for claiming ITCs and FTCs. Missing this means losing the right to claim. The ATO's Ruling MT 2024/1 explains how this works and when claims are timely.

The ATO is enhancing its Justified Trust program for GST, expanding mandatory reporting for large public and multinational taxpayers.

The ATO’s GST Analytical Tool and data testing has been designed to achieve high assurance in GST governance.

This year’s Federal Budget announced a raft of tax changes including Stage 3 tax cuts, extending the instant asset write-off, tax incentives as part of the Future Made in Australia package and changes to the foreign resident capital gains tax regime, among others.

Treasury has recently released for consultation two draft Bills, announced as part of the 2023-24 Budget, to implement incentives for new Build-to-rent (“BTR”) developments. This forms part of the Governments key policy of increasing housing supply across Australia by stimulating interest in the BTR sector.

The landscape of fuel tax credits (FTC) is constantly evolving due to ongoing economic and technological developments. This dynamic environment presents both challenges and opportunities for businesses with significant fuel consumption.

Phase 3 of Western Australia’s Security of Payment reforms came into effect on 1 February 2024. Under the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (SOP Act), phase 3 implements the second phase of the Retention Trust Scheme and fairer contracting practices.

Learn how to navigate Combined Assurance Reviews (CARs) and ensure GST compliance with insights on tax governance, voluntary disclosures, BAS preparation, and more. Our experienced team provides guidance to help you prepare for ATO scrutiny and maintain confidence in your tax affairs.

GST and property: AAT's key ruling in Lance vs Taxation [2024] AATA 11.

The Federal Court has recently ruled in Simplot Australia Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation [2023] FCA 1115 that certain frozen food products are not GST-free on the basis they are prepared meals, which is a decision that may have huge ramifications for the industry.