30 June Tax Planning

Posted by Team AVS on 2 Jun, 2022 0 Comments

As we move towards the end of the 2021/22 financial year, there are a number of year-end income tax planning opportunities that may be available to optimise your tax position.

Temporary full expensing

Are you contemplating asset and equipment purchases? If so, consider getting in before 1 July to take advantage of temporary full expensing (TFE).

TFE supports businesses and encourages investment, as eligible businesses can claim an immedi

Don’t double dip your deductions this tax time

Posted by Team AVS on 27 May, 2022 0 Comments

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is reminding people not to make the mistake of double dipping their deductions in their tax return this year.

Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh explained “Around 8.4 million Australians claimed nearly $19.8 billion in work-related expenses in 2021. That’s a lot of deductions so we want to make sure you get it right the first time. It’s important you claim what you’re entitled to – no more, no less.�

What you should know about the six member SMSFs

Posted by Team AVS on 14 May, 2022 0 Comments

Since the SMSF member limits recently increased from four to six, larger families may be considering having one large superannuation fund for all family members.

Interestingly, recent ATO statistics tell us that the SMSF population comprises of 24% single member funds and 69% two member funds and the balance are three-member funds (3%) and four-member funds (4%). These statistics indicate that more than 93% of SMSFs have two members or less, s

Why super can help save for your retirement

Posted by Team AVS on 5 May, 2022 0 Comments

Superannuation is an investment vehicle specifically designed to help you save for retirement – this is one of the key reasons why you should take an interest in your superannuation. Whether you’re employed, self-employed or even nearing retirement, it’s never too late to build up your superannuation to boost your retirement savings.

Concessional tax environment

Superannuation provides tax concessions on superannuation contributions a

How to support the charity of your choice while claiming a tax deduction

Posted by Team AVS on 28 Apr, 2022 0 Comments

With Australians expected to make significant charitable donations to support flood-impacted areas, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is urging taxpayers to make sure that if they want to claim a deduction in their tax return for a donation they have made, it meets the criteria to be tax-deductible.

Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh said, “We know Aussies are very charitable and after the recent floods, we are expecting to see a lot of donat

ATO’s new crackdown on Discretionary Trusts

Posted by Team AVS on 22 Apr, 2022 0 Comments

The ATO has just updated its guidance around trust distributions made to adult children, corporate beneficiaries and entities that are carrying losses. Depending on the structure of these arrangements, there is a potential that the ATO may take an unfavourable view on what were previously understood to be legitimate arrangements.

Background

For various reasons, including legal tax minimisation and asset protection, many business owners oper

FBT year-end checklist

Posted by Team AVS on 9 Apr, 2022 0 Comments

March 31 marks the end of the 2021/2022 fringe benefits tax (FBT) year which commenced 1 April 2021. It’s time now for employers and their advisors to turn their attention to instances where non-cash benefits have been provided to employees, and also where private expenses have been paid on their behalf.

Although it will generally fall to your accountant to prepare the FBT return, from your software file or other records, all of the instance

Federal Budget 2022-23 – What it’s have in store for you?

Posted by Team AVS on 30 Mar, 2022 0 Comments

The 2022/23 Budget was handed down last night by the government.

While there was some targeted, boutique assistance for small business, the Budget was very much focused on addressing cost of living pressures faced by individuals and families. In a departure from recent years, the Budget was relatively silent on the superannuation front.

Business

The headline measures included:

20% Additional Deduction for Skills Training and Digi

Varying Payg instalments: What you need to know

Posted by Team AVS on 23 Mar, 2022 0 Comments

Pay as you go (PAYG) instalments allow you to make regular prepayments throughout the year towards the expected tax on your business and investment income. By paying regular instalments throughout the year, you should not have a large tax bill when you lodge your tax return.

You can vary your PAYG instalments if you think your current payments will result in you paying too much or too little tax for the income year. You must make variations on

Claimimg a tax loss for your business

Posted by Team AVS on 9 Mar, 2022 0 Comments

Before you claim a tax loss, make sure you have correctly claimed expenses that you are entitled to. Overclaiming expenses can put your business in an incorrect tax loss situation.

It’s also important to remember to apportion your expenses correctly, so that only the business portion of the expense is claimed, and not any personal component of the expense.

Keeping accurate and complete records will help you keep track of your tax loss

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Glenn & Andrea Bouche SMSF Trustees