Tax Small Business Benefits or Taxable Concerns

Small Business Benefits or Taxable Concerns?

As an employee in a business, often there are perks that can come with the job. A company car, fuel money, perhaps some technology to help make things easier. Small business owners however have to be a lot more mindful of how they use the money from their business. Any money or assets that a…

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Tax Self Education Expenses

Self-Education Expenses

Individuals who partake in self-education may be able to claim a deduction for their expenses if the education is related to their work or if they receive a taxable bonded scholarship. Courses eligible for claim You are only eligible to receive a deduction if the course has a sufficient connection: To your current role and…

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Tax What you can salary package

What you can salary package

Salary packaging allows you to create a ‘package’ of income and benefits.  In your salary package, you can include benefits that you would usually pay for with your income after-tax. These include fringe benefits, exempt benefits, and super. What you can include in your salary package depends on your employer and there may be tax…

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Tax What you need to know about luxury car tax

What you need to know about luxury car tax

Luxury car tax or LCT is a 33% tax on cars that have a value (including GST) above the set threshold. However, the tax is only on the value which is above the threshold.  Businesses and individuals that sell or import luxury cars are required to pay LCT. You can make LCT payments in instalments…

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