by Brian Spurrell | Apr 1, 2022 | Tax Time
The time is rapidly approaching when you should be getting your deductible expenditure records in order to ensure you maximize your work related deductions. In order to claim a deduction you must be able to reply yes to the following three criteria: you must have...
by Brian Spurrell | Mar 1, 2022 | Superannuation
In the 2021 Federal Budget a number of welcome super proposals were announced. There had been no action to implement these super measures until 10th February 2022 when the Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Superannuation for Australians and Helping Australian...
by Brian Spurrell | Dec 1, 2021 | Cryptocurrencies
If you are amongst the estimated 600,000 taxpayers that have invested in cryptocurrencies or are attracted to the idea, then this month’s column should be of interest to you. On 28th May 2021 the ATO issued a statement addressing Australia’s cryptocurrency investors...
by Brian Spurrell | Nov 1, 2021 | Covid-19, Tax Tips
This month we will turn our attention to Government grants, payments and stimulus programs that have delivered desperately needed financial support for individuals and businesses impacted upon by the COVID-19 lockdowns. There has been such a complex array of support...
by Brian Spurrell | Oct 1, 2021 | Rental Properties, Tax Tips
If you own a rental property and you missed reading my September column it would be a good idea to download page 28 of the September edition of The Diary and read Part A of this topic before progressing to this month’s column. A key area where the ATO has found a high...