by Peter McCarthy | Oct 4, 2016 | Accounting
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) have released new tax tables that will take effect next week – whether you pay wages or receive a regular wage, here are some tips to get you ready for the changes. It’s been a turbulent few months behind the scenes since the Australian...
by Peter McCarthy | Sep 13, 2016 | Street Talk
We recently caught up with Gerard McCarthy from Joy Global, to discuss the latest issues surrounding human resource management in the resource sector. What is the main reason you got into your industry? Opportunity to broaden my experience within a different industry...
by Peter McCarthy | Aug 29, 2016 | Accounting
Companies seeking to leverage existing tax legislation to lower their tax bill are playing games and the ATO says it will not take any more. Commissioner of Taxation, Chris Jordan, told a Senate Estimates Committee hearing earlier this year that the ATO has had enough...
by Peter McCarthy | Aug 23, 2016 | Taxation
If you are a low-income earner with taxable income under the tax-free threshold, you may still need to lodge a tax return. Common reasons for this include, if you: • are entitled to the private health insurance rebate but did not claim your correct entitlement as a...
by Peter McCarthy | Aug 8, 2016 | Accounting
5 smart things to do with your tax refund For many people, their tax refund is treated like a mini lottery win. This tax time, consider putting your “gift” from the ATO to good use. Perhaps it’s the modern world we find ourselves in that taxpayers look at their tax...