Working from home has become the new normal, with many individuals finding themselves setting up home offices in order to carry out their jobs. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has made recent changes to the way individuals claim their home office expenses on...
With money becoming tighter as inflation rises, many people are looking to make some extra income from a ‘side hustle’. As we move towards a cashless society and transact more online, it’s becoming easier for the ATO to follow the money trail. Whether you rent your...
You may be entitled to the following tax offsets (rebates) and deductions for the year ended 30 June 2021. Deductions for expenses related to working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic If you are working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic and incur expenses...
Investing in recovery In his third and possibly last Budget before the next federal election, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is counting on a new wave of spending to ensure Australia’s economic recovery maintains its momentum. As expected, the focus is on jobs and...
After a year when the average superannuation balance fell slightly or, at best, moved sideways, the summer holidays could be a good opportunity to think about ways to boost your super while being mindful of tax. With the Reserve Bank reducing interest rates to...
The JobKeeper Payment has been extended by a further six months to March 2021, targeting support to those organisations which continue to be significantly impacted by COVID-19. From 28 September 2020, eligibility for the JobKeeper Payment will be based on actual...
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