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When is a gift not a gift? The Tax Commissioner has successfully argued that more than $1.6m deposited in a couple’s bank account was assessable income, not a gift or a loan from friends. The case of Rusanova and Commissioner of Taxation is enough for a telemovie. The plot features an Australian resident Russian couple ‘gifted’ over $1.6m in unexplained bank deposits, over $67,000 in interest, the Russian father-in-law seafood exporter, a series
Is your family home really tax free? The main residence exemption exempts your family home from capital gains tax (CGT) when you dispose of it. But, like all things involving tax, it’s never that simple. As the character of Darryl Kerrigan in The Castle said, “it’s not a house. It’s a home,” and the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) interpretation of a main residence is not fundamentally different. A home is generally considered to be
What’s ahead for 2024-25? Will 2024-25 be another year of volatility or a return to stability? Personal tax & super As you would be aware (at least we hope so after a $40m public education campaign), the personal income tax cuts came into effect on 1 July 2024. At the same time, the superannuation guarantee (SG) rate increased by 0.5% to 11.5%. For employers, it’s critically important to ensure that your
What’s Changing on 1 July 2024? Key Changes for Individuals From 1 July 2024, several significant changes will take effect that will impact both individuals and businesses. Here is a summary of the key changes: Tax Cuts and Income Tax Rates: Personal income tax rates will be reduced, and the thresholds will be adjusted. This change aims to provide relief for taxpayers and stimulate economic activity by increasing disposable income. Superannuation Guarantee
5 Million+ Struggle with Mortgage Payments Nationwide Research Highlights Mortgage Payment Struggles New nationwide research released by ASIC’s Moneysmart reveals that 47% of Australian adults with debt, equivalent to 5.8 million people, have struggled to make repayments in the last 12 months. This statistic underscores a significant financial strain faced by many Australians, particularly in the context of mortgage payments. The Gap in Awareness and Assistance Alarmingly, the research revealed that
Trust Distributions Warning The ATO has warned that it is looking closely at how trusts distribute income and to who. The way in which trusts distribute income has come under intense scrutiny in recent years. Trust distribution arrangements need to be carefully considered by trustees before taking steps to appoint or distribute income to beneficiaries. What does your trust deed say? An area of concern is that trustees are not considering
The essential 30 June guide The end of the financial year is fast approaching. We outline the areas at risk of increased ATO scrutiny and the opportunities to maximise your deductions. For you Opportunities Take advantage of the 1 July 2024 tax cuts by bringing forward your deductible expenses into 2023-24. Prepay your deductible expenses where possible, make any deductible superannuation contributions, and plan any philanthropic gifts to utilise the higher tax
Accessing money in your SMSF The ATO has made a call to professional accountants to help identify and manage illegal early access to superannuation by members of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs). In general, access to your super is only possible if: You retire and turn 60; or You turn 65 (regardless of whether you’re working). Early access to superannuation is only possible in very limited circumstances such as terminal illness, permanent incapacity,
Do your kids really want to take over your business? Generational succession – handing your business across to your kids or family – sounds simple enough but, many families end up in a dispute right at the point when the parents, business, and children are most vulnerable. It’s important that generational succession is managed as closely and diligently as if you were selling your business to a stranger to avoid misunderstandings and disputes.
Should you be the ‘bank of Mum & Dad’? The great wealth transfer from the baby boomer generation has begun and home ownership is the catalyst. The average price of a home in NSW is $1,184,500, the highest in the country. Canberra is next at $948,500, followed by Victoria at $895,000, with the Northern Territory the lowest at $489,2001. With the target cash rate expected to remain steady at a 12 year high