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MyGov accounts are NOT compulsory | So, do you really need one?

In February 2020, legislation came into effect that requires all employers to start reporting their payroll through Single Touch Payroll from 1 July 2019. Employers were given until 30 September 2019 to start reporting without needing to apply for additional time. As an employee, these changes mean that your tax and super information is now…

How to Claim a Tax Deduction for Personal Super Contributions

This financial year, the ATO have been cracking down on personal super contribution claims because they are wanting to ensure that everyone is following the rules. For some, submitting a Notice of Intent before lodging your tax return seems to be a new process, however, it has been around for a while. The reason you may only…

New Scams Alert | How To Protect Yourself Now!

As most of you are aware, we are now in the peak season for many ATO and Tax scams. Recently, we have been informed of two new methods that scammers are using to phish personal and financial information from their victims. 1) 3-way phone conversations Scammers are now initiating 3-way phone conversations between their…

As Tax Time Nears….An ATO Scammer Appears!

I’m sure that most of you are aware that tax time is around the corner. But did you know that this is also a very popular time for ATO Scammers? Recently, it was National Scam Awareness Week. It came at a very convenient time reminding us to be aware and careful of threat-based impersonation scams…

Look out! The ATO is Cracking Down – Company Cars & Fringe Benefits Tax

Do you drive a company car or own a company registered vehicle? If so, please take note of the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) updates highlighted below. The Australian Tax Office (ATO) have recently warned about tightening-up on their approach towards people who own vehicles through their businesses – particularly, employers and tradies. Even if your…

ATO TAX DEBT MAY AFFECT YOUR CREDIT RATING

The ATO has issued a new directive that has been in the wind for a long time – but now it’s OFFICIALLY on the table and we’d like you to know about it. Whilst you might ask us the questions about this, we can’t promise you’ll like the answers we give you, but we feel…

ATO Scam Advice

Don’t let your business turn to Spam (as in minced ham)! At Knox Taxation & Business Advisory, we’re always watching the ATO website for information to help our clients, and here’s another great warning to help you avoid being thwarted by unscrupulous beings! Spotting a scam? The ATO reports that they “continue to see instances of…

Mobile Phone Expenses and the ATO

At Knox Taxation and Business Advisory, in Boronia, we have all the answers when it comes to knowing how much of your mobile phone, phone and internet bills you can claim. As if you don’t have enough due diligence to do in recording your Business and Personal tax expenses, our friends at the Australian Tax…

The ATO are becoming more strict on under-reported income

ATO new credit and debit card matching project. Have you disclosed all of your income correctly? Don’t wait until 30th June to rectify any anomalies. Contractors and Sub-contractors are being targeted in a new crackdown by the ATO, and they will be cross-matching businesses and payments between those of whom have worked for one another. The…