The ATO is cracking down on business owners who take money or use company resources for their personal uses. With a blurry line between personal and working life for business owners, they often utilise company resources for their personal uses. Whilst there are tax laws preventing individuals from accessing profits or assets of the company...Read More

From 1 July 2024, the amount you can contribute will increase from $27,500 to $30,000 for concessional super contributions; $110,000 to $120,000 for non-concessional contributions. Growing Your Super Contribution caps are indexed to wages growth based on the December quarter average weekly ordinary times earnings (AWOTE) of the previous year. Indexation Impacts The Following Areas:...Read More

It is common for business owners to devote their money into a business to get it up and running until it can sustain and survive on its own. A recent case highlights the dangers of taking money out of a company without considering tax implications. Case Study – Private and Company Expense A taxpayer who...Read More

The problem when the evidence doesn’t match what the taxpayer tells the ATO – A recent case before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) highlights the importance of ensuring that the evidence supports the tax position you are taking. In this case, a piece of heritage farmland was initially bought for $1.6 million and later sold...Read More

In the latest advisory from the ATO, Solomons Accountants & Advisers reminds you that simply labelling a worker as an independent contractor in an agreement doesn’t automatically classify them as such for tax and superannuation purposes. It’s important to understand the true nature of the working relationship to determine the correct classification. When a written...Read More

Discover how your small or medium-sized business could benefit from up to $20,000 in bonus deductions for energy-efficient upgrades and electrification. Eligible assets include induction cooktops, heat pumps and more, with the incentive available between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024. Don’t miss out! The incentive As previously announced, the Small Business Energy Incentive...Read More

Just in time for the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year that started on 1st April, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released new details on electric vehicles. The FTB exemption for electric cars Starting from 1 July 2022, employers may be eligible for an FBT exemption if they provide their employees with the use of...Read More