Dual cab utes and FBT The ATO wishes to dispel the 'common myth' that dual cab utes are automatically exempt from fringe benefits tax ('FBT'). If an employer provides dual cab utes to staff to complete their duties and the vehicle is available for personal use, then the benefit may be subject to FBT. By [...]
Read our October News here, which includes these current stories: Employees incorrectly treated as independent contractors Correctly dealing with rental property repairs Tips to help sole trader clients ATO warning regarding private use of work vehicles and FBT ART dismisses argument that medical expenses were deductible Reminder September Quarter Super Guarantee date Hales Douglass [...]
Read our September News blog here, which includes these current stories: Bill to reduce student debts now law ATO to include tax 'debts on hold' in taxpayer account balances Getting the main residence exemption right Small Business Superannuation Clearing House is closing ATO AFCX data-matching program PAYGW reminders for activity statement lodgments Hales Douglass Financial [...]
Paid parental leave changes have now commenced As of 1 July 2025, the amount of Paid Parental Leave available to families increased to 24 weeks, and the amount of Paid Parental Leave that parents can take off at the same time has also increased from two weeks to four weeks. Superannuation will now also be [...]
