NALI ‘a special problem for SMSFs’

Tax benefits attract miscreants, but non-arm’s length rules should allow minor transgressions to be fixed, says CA ANZ.

Largest natural gas produces by country from 1970-2021

See which country lead the worlds natural gas production at certain times in the last 50 years.

Proof of ownership flagged as ‘biggest’ crypto issue for SMSFs

SMSFs have been warned on some of the challenges in proving ownership of crypto assets, with only certain exchanges allowing SMSF accounts to be registered.

ATO casts net wide when it comes to taxable business income

Commissions, investment earnings, gratuities and more must be included to be assessed, the office warns.

State and Federal Covid support — Aug 2022

The following links are to the latest state and federal government plans, schemes, programs, and initiatives to help businesses and individuals manage continued national hardships.

ATO adds indebted sole traders to credit referrals

The step should help promote transparency and fairness, says IPA. The ATO has begun disclosing tax debts of sole traders to credit reporting bureaus (CRBs) if they meet its criteria for referral.

A trio of trip-wires businesses should avoid, says ATO

 

Wayward habits accentuated by the pandemic will be a compliance focus.

 

Documentation key in preventing ‘disappearing crypto’, SMSFs told

 

Thorough documentation can help mitigate the risk of crypto assets going missing in situations like divorce, says a specialist lawyer.

 

Tax Office homing in property deductions, SMSFs warned

With property deductions a big focus for the ATO this tax time, SMSFs have been warned on some of the pitfalls in this area that can land them in trouble.

Sub-trusts ‘redundant’ under final Div 7A ruling

With interest-only loans no longer an option the commercial incentive for sub-trusts ends, says the Tax Institute.