Beware of ATO Scams!

From time to time we receive calls from concerned clients claiming the ATO has rung them demanding payment for outstanding debts immediately.  Or some clients received an email from someone posing as the ATO to ask you to click on a link.

These are most likely scammers trying to defraud you of your hard earned money. Do not provide them with any information over the phone, or click on any link in that email. For people who have their tax returns prepared and lodged with the ATO via a tax agent – the ATO will not contact you directly as they are required to contact your tax agent first.

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Recent changes affecting super contributions

From 1 July 2017, the following key changes to the contribution rules now apply:

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Is it a hobby or is it a business?

Usually we start our businesses up as we have a great idea in mind and would love to share it with the world. It would start in your back yard, garage or study. When it comes tax time you wonder if you need to declare it in your tax return or not.

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Aston Accountants has a new partner!

It is with great pleasure that we announce that Emily Yip has joined us as a partner from 1 July 2017.

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Where has the Medicare Superannuation Clearing House gone?

The Government has been operating a free superannuation clearing house via Medicare for small employers (less than 20 employees) for some time now and many of our clients have found it useful.  But now it has a new name and is called the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House, or SBSCH for short, and it has moved from being overseen by Medicare to being monitored by the ATO.  If you were already registered for the service under Medicare, you use your existing logon details at SBSCH.

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