The Accounting Division Blog
How does listing my home on Airbnb affect my tax?
Millions of Australians are now using the “sharing” economy to earn some extra money on the side. Thanks to smartphones and user-friendly apps, people can
11/11/2022: Tax implications of deferred rent
If you run a business from rented premises, there may be tax consequences when rent is either waived, deferred or varied under commercial terms due
14/10/2022: Affordable childcare measures coming soon
To fulfil its election promise, the government has recently introduced a Bill to make early childhood education and childcare more affordable through changes to the
21/10/2022: IGTO report on ATO handling of objections
The Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman (IGTO) has recently released its latest report on the initial review of the ATO’s handling of objections by
Budget 2022: what’s in it for businesses
On Tuesday, 29 March 2022, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down the 2022-23 Federal Budget, his 4th Budget. In an election Budget, the Treasurer announced a
Tax time focus on rental properties
Just as with previous income years, tax time 2022 is no different, the ATO has again cited rental property income and deductions as one of
Tax debts to affect your credit score
Your tax debts could soon affect your credit score after the government released draft legislation to allow ATO to share debt details of businesses to
Are you declaring your “odd jobs” income from gig economy sites?
“Gig economy” platforms like Airtasker are allowing Australians to earn some extra cash by completing a huge range of odd jobs – from gardening to
Accountability in Business
Most small business owners know exactly what they want to achieve from their business, but very few communicate their goals to their support team. It’s
What work-related car expenses can employees claim?
Car expense claims are one of the most popular deductions claimed each year, but be aware of the rules! Generally, you can’t deduct travel costs