Though you may not be expecting a tax bill, having one turn up in your inbox does not have to be an unexplainable mystery. The Australian Tax Office may send you a tax bill after you have lodged your income tax return for a number of reasons. You may receive a tax bill if: Your…
As a property investor, you might find yourself implementing repairs and renovation work onto a property to ensure that you are maximising its value on the market. However, though both can be claimed on your tax return, it’s of paramount importance that you know how to claim them. Getting it wrong can be both costly,…
Did you know that salary packaging could reduce the amount of income tax you may have to pay as an individual? If you agree to salary packaging, you and your employer can “package” your salary into an arrangement of less income received after-tax, in return for your employer paying for benefits out of your pre-tax…
Small businesses are facing a set of challenges once again that can make fulfilling tax obligations seem like a daunting task. However, as a small business, capital gains tax concessions on assets used to conduct your business may be of interest to you. These assets are known as “active assets” and can, for example, be…
