Stock Taken – Own Use

Stock Taken – Own Use

Taken goods for private use? Here’s the latest values The ATO knows that many business owners naturally help themselves to their trading stock and use it for their own purposes. This common practice can occur in businesses such as butchers, bakers, corner stores,...
Tourist Refund Scheme

Tourist Refund Scheme

The sun, the surf, the shopping! Australia has enough temptations on offer to keep the credit card running hot. But there’s no need to stress, because there is a little known scheme that might help take the bite out of the credit card bill. The Tourist Refund...
10% of State Tax Revenue Comes From Gambling

10% of State Tax Revenue Comes From Gambling

With the Spring Racing Carnival in full swing, it is the perfect time to look at how gambling is treated in Australia. In many countries, the good fortune of winning a hefty windfall from a lucky wager must come with a bittersweet tinge, as more often than not the...
What do the new tax tables mean for you?

What do the new tax tables mean for you?

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...