Maximize your tax deduction – Individuals

As 30 June is fast approaching, this is the best time to review your situation to see if you are able to maximize your income tax deduction to get back more tax refund (or reduce your tax liability) when lodging your 2018 tax return!

This article will focus on what individuals can do to legally maximize their tax deduction to minimize income tax liability. We will look into some work-related expenses, donations, tax agent fees, personal super contributions and income protection insurance in this article.

There will be a separate article for business owners so keep an eye on our website!

Note that we are only providing general advice on what items you may be able to claim as your tax deduction, the actual tax deductibility for certain items depend on your personal circumstances. If you would like assistance for your situation please contact us.

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2017 tax return lodgement

If not now, then when?

For clients who have not lodged their 2017 tax returns – please get in touch with us as soon as possible to commence preparation of your tax return before it is too late. The general tax return due date is mid May 2018 – individual due dates may vary – we suggest clients contact us for your exact due dates.

Please be aware that late lodgements may attract fines and penalties from the ATO, so avoidance is not a wise move.

in News / Personal Tax Returns  by Emily Yip

New Single Touch Payroll – how will it affect you as an employee?

The ATO is implementing the new Single Touch Payroll system so you can have quick access to your employee pay information.

How will it affect me?

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Attention employers – Single Touch Payroll is coming!

The ATO is introducing a new system – Single Touch Payroll – to help employers report their employee payment information more easily and efficiently.

What is Single Touch Payroll?

Single Touch Payroll is a new system for employers to conveniently report their employee wages, withholding and superannuation information at the time when they prepare payroll on their accounting or payroll software.

What does it mean to you?

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in Bookkeeping and Payroll / News / Running A Business / Starting a New Business / Tax Advice and Planning  by Emily Yip

Are you a US Citizen in Australia?

The USA is one of very few countries who tax their citizens on their world-wide income no matter where they are living overseas. This means that US citizens who live in Australia are required to also lodge US tax returns with the Inland Revenue Service. If you are a US citizen, living in Australia, it is important to let your Australian accountant know as soon as possible as there can be unforeseen consequences from your Australian business activities if caught up under the USA IRS’s expansive rules and regulations.

Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons: By James Montgomery Flagg (http://www.usscreen.com/american_spirit/) [Public domain]

in News / Personal Tax Returns / Tax Advice and Planning  by Emily Yip