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Businesses urged to switch to Single Touch Payroll Phase 2
Employers needing help in implementing STP Phase 2 are advised as well to consult a tax or BAS professional or payroll p...

ATO provides guidelines for small businesses filing their tax returns
The tax time toolkit is designed for both small businesses and their tax professionals and includes guides on reporting ...

ATO to continue offering assistance, relief for affected businesses
As part of the relief efforts, the ATO announced that starting 1 July 2021, taxpayers who paid for a COVID-19 test for w...

ATO warns on “double-dipping” of tax deductions
While some people make genuine mistakes, there are those who look to gain an unfair advantage by claiming incorrect or f...

ATO targeting GST fraud
The ATO is investigating around $850 million in potentially fraudulent payments made to around 40,000 individuals, with ...

Clear your ATO debt FAST with these expert tips
The free seminar will cover issues surrounding tax debt to assist businesses to navigate their way forward and clear the...

Will a tax debt affect your small business from getting a loan?
Most businesses who continue to miss their tax obligations will see their debt information released the major credit rep...

Start-ups on the rise: an accountant’s advice on setting up properly
By taking on a side gig you are effectively starting up your own business and, therefore, should be managing that enterp...

Call for transparency on small-business taxpayers’ rights
The ASBFEO has previously released several reports outlining measures to improve the tax system for small business, espe...

Five tips for small-business owners to ease up STP compliance
While some small businesses initially got deferrals for STP phase 1, most exemptions ended on 1 July, and more businesse...