Entries by Maroo Advisory

Tax Bulletin – 2024/25 Federal Budget

In This Issue Overview Personal Income Tax – Cost of Living Tax Cuts ATO’s Compliance Funding Measures Government to Extend Both Shadow Economy Compliance Program and Tax Avoidance Taskforce Small Business – Extension of $20,000 Instant Asset Write Off Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Changes for Foreign Residents Superannuation on Paid Parental Leave Other  Measures Overview […]

Maroo Monthly Insights – May 2024

In this issue Company money crackdown Accessing money in your SMSF Should you be the ‘bank of Mum & Dad’? Do your kids really want to take over your business? Company money crackdown The ATO is cracking down on business owners who take money or use company resources for themselves. It’s common for business owners […]

Maroo Monthly Insights – April 2024

In this issue Warning on SMSF asset valuation Budget 2024-25 The assault on professional services practices How much is my business worth? Non-compete clauses and worker restraints under review  Warning on SMSF asset valuations The ATO has issued a warning to trustees of SMSFs about sloppy valuation practices. ATO data analysis has revealed that over […]

Autumn 2024 Tax Bulletin

In This Issue Is a rental asset always excluded from being an Active Asset? Do sub-division activities amount to “Enterprise” for GST? ATO toughens its tax debt stance – GIC & SIC becoming non-deductible Is a rental asset always excluded from being an Active Asset? One of the basic conditions required to be able to […]

Maroo Monthly Insights – March 2024

In this issue The Fringe Benefit Tax traps The ATO Debt Dilemma Small business tax debt blows out How to take advantage of the 1 July super cap increase Revised stage 3 tax cuts confirmed for 1 July Getting back what you put in: Loans to get a business started The Fringe Benefit Tax traps […]

Maroo Monthly Insights – February 2024

In this issue Stage 3 personal income tax cuts redesigned Can my SMSF invest in property development? Contractor or employee? The problem when the evidence doesn’t match what the taxpayer tells the ATO Stage 3 personal income tax cuts redesigned The personal income tax cuts legislated to commence on 1 July 2024 will be realigned […]

Summer 2023 Tax Bulletin

In This Issue Tax and the Christmas Party New Year’s Resolution – Updating My Estate Plan Assessability of Commuted Lump Sum Insurance Payment Technology Investment Boost (“TIB”) Tax and the Christmas Party The costs (such as food and drink) associated with Christmas parties are exempt from FBT if they are provided on a working day […]

Maroo Monthly Insights – December 2023

In this issue The controversial case of the taxpayer who claimed a loss on their home Bah humbug:  The Christmas tax dilemma The Christmas tax quick guide Tax on super balances above $3m hits Parliament The key influences of 2024 The controversial case of the taxpayer who claimed a loss on their home A decision […]

Maroo Monthly Insights – November 2023

In this issue Workers owed $3.6bn in super guarantee Up to 10 years in prison for deliberate ‘wage theft’ When trust distributions to a company are left unpaid Fixed-term employment contracts limited to  2 years 30% tax on super earnings on balances above $3 million When is food  GST-free? Warning: Redrawing investment loans Workers owed […]

Maroo Monthly Insights – October 2023

In this issue $20k deduction for ‘electrifying’ your business The ‘Airbnb’ Tax 30% tax on super earnings above $3m Self-education:  What can you claim? $20k deduction for ‘electrifying’ your business Electricity is the new black. Gas and other fossil fuels are out. A new, limited incentive nudges business towards energy efficiency. We show you how […]