by MAYBERRY_Admin | Feb 22, 2023 | Business, Business Tax, Tax Tips
In Australia you don’t actually have to have a formal qualification to call yourself a bookkeeper however you do have to have a qualification and be registered with the Tax Practitioner Board to work as BAS agent. Since 2010 a change in legislation meant that if a...
by MAYBERRY_Admin | Nov 22, 2022 | Business, Business Tax, Tax Tips
It is that time of year again that employers are organising the annual Christmas party for their employees and thinking about that perfect gift! There is no such thing as a Christmas Party Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) category and depending on circumstances of the party...
by MAYBERRY_Admin | Nov 21, 2022 | Business, Business Tax, Tax Tips
A revision to claiming working from home related expenses is currently being drafted by the ATO to come into effect from the 2022-23 income year onwards. From 1 July 2022 the shortcut method is no longer available (brought in as a COVID-19 working from home measure)....
by MAYBERRY_Admin | Oct 15, 2022 | Business, Business Tax, News, Tax Tips
The way to claim home office has changed from 1st July 2022 From 1st July 2022, the “Shortcut Method” is not longer an eligible method to claim your home office expenses. How to record and make Home office claims from 1st July 2022 Fixed Rate Method You can claim a...
by MAYBERRY_Admin | Sep 12, 2022 | Business, Business Tax, News, Property, Tax Tips
Changes for Queensland land tax will commence from 30 June 2023 and will differ if you only hold land in Queensland or if you hold land in Queensland and other Australian states. ONLY QUEENSLAND LANDHOLDINGS There will be no changes if you only hold land in...
by shannon Lancaster | Aug 19, 2022 | News, Personal Tax, Tax Tips
Tax tips for property owners and investors Lodge your individual tax return the right way Do you own an investment property? Maybe two or three? When you are getting ready to lodge your individual tax return, you will probably want to know how to declare the...