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Accountant details what you can and cannot claim as vehicle tax deductions

Learn what vehicle expenses you can claim at tax time, including logbook rules, travel types, and common deductions.
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Passing the ‘pub’ test: ATO reveals the craziest work-related expenses claims it nixed

The ATO reminds taxpayers not to try to claim personal items as ‘work-related expenses'.
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The cashflow-crunching payroll and tax changes that SMEs should prepare for now

Aussie SMEs face rising payroll costs and tax changes in the next two years from super rate hikes, payday super, and tax...
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Overseas business travel tax deductions: What you can and can’t claim

Learn what expenses you can and can't deduct, from airfares to accommodation.
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Exemptions for late tax payment fees to be scrapped, sparking concerns

Taxpayers who previously enjoyed tax deduction on late tax payment fees may no longer enjoy such privilege if a proposed...

ATO reminds small businesses what they need to address before 30 June

Small businesses can still claim an immediate deduction for the cost of eligible assets first used or installed ready fo...
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How to make EOFY less stressful for your small business

Having a good understanding of the kinds of expenses you can claim as tax deductions has the potential to cut your tax b...

ATO makes changes to working-from-home deductions

The cents per work hour has increased from 52 cents to 67 cents, covering energy expenses, phone usage, internet, statio...
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ATO to continue offering assistance, relief for affected businesses

As part of the relief efforts, the ATO announced that starting 1 July 2021, taxpayers who paid for a COVID-19 test for w...

Current tax system sowing confusion among small-business leaders

Over half the SME leaders surveyed weren't aware they can use the $150,000 Instant Asset Write-Off allowing them to clai...