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Help coming to you this tax time

Posted by Team AVS on 27 Jun, 2019  0 Comments

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is helping taxpayers to get their tax returns right through pop-up shops and the Tax Help program.

“These two programs help thousands each year to get it right at tax time. Staff at our pop-up shops can explain the benefits of going digital, while our Tax Help program helps those on low incomes with simple tax affairs, to do their return, which is especially important.” Assistant Commissioner Karen Foat

Tax time tips for small business

Posted by Team AVS on 19 Jun, 2019  0 Comments

 

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is lending a helping hand to nearly four million small businesses to get their tax right this tax time.

Assistant Commissioner Peter Holt said the ATO understands that small businesses have a lot on their plate with the day-to-day running of their business. “That’s why we’re focusing on addressing common issues we see when small businesses lodge their returns so that we can support them to g

Is Penalty Interest Deductible? Yes, And No, And Maybe

Posted by Team AVS on 11 Jun, 2019  0 Comments

A new ruling has been released by the ATO on the deductibility or otherwise of penalty interest.

The term “penalty interest” refers to an amount payable by a borrower under a loan agreement in consideration for the lender agreeing to an early repayment of a loan. The amount payable is commonly calculated by reference to a number of months of interest payments that would have been received but for the early payment.

The new ruling stress

EOFY Last-Minute Tax Planning Tactics For Individuals

Posted by Team AVS on 4 Jun, 2019  0 Comments

This financial year is almost over, but there are still tactics you may be able to employ to make sure you pay the right amount of tax for the 2018-19 year. While the best strategies are adopted in July (that is, as early as possible in a financial year and not at the end), it’s worth remembering proper tax planning is more than just sourcing bigger and better deductions. The best tips involve assessing your current circumstances and planning y

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