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Instant Asset Write-Off for Small Business Extended and Increased

Legislation was passed on 4 April 2019 to increase the threshold of the small business Instant Asset Write-Off scheme from $20,000 to $30,000 and extend eligibility to medium-sized businesses with a turnover of up to $50 million (previously $10 million).  The scheme is also now legislated to continue through to 30 June 2020.

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Earning Accommodation Income From the Sharing Economy?

Christmas is almost here and for Airbnb hosts this signals an opportunity to earn some extra cash.  While online marketplaces like Airbnb may be a smart way to make use of idle assets, it’s important to know what this extra income means for your tax position.

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Cryptocurrency: Tax and Record Keeping Considerations

Do you currently hold or are you considering investing in cryptocurrency? While cryptocurrencies have attracted the attention of investors and traders, they have also caught the attention of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) who are monitoring this area with high level of interest.

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How Cyber Secure is Your Business?

Technology is central to Australia’s economic growth.  While it brings significant opportunity for growth and efficiency, it also poses challenges for businesses to keep safe from cyber threats.

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New Guidelines for Private Use of FBT Exempt Vehicles

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released new draft guidelines for the private use of Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exempt vehicles.

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Event-Based Reporting for SMSFs

Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) have new event-based reporting obligations from 1 July 2018 due to the transfer balance cap measures and event-based reporting framework.

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ATO Focus on Work-Related Expense Claims This Tax Time

ATO Assistant Commissioner, Kath Anderson, has announced a crackdown on work-related expense claims this tax time.  The increased scrutiny comes as a result of the first ever research into the income tax gap for individuals.

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Senior Promotions at Hall Browns

Hall Browns Accountants are proud to announce the promotions of two senior managers, Kirby Mitchell and Luke Launder.  The promotions reflect our continued commitment to providing specialist expertise and quality outcomes for our clients.

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2018/19 Federal Budget Highlights

The coalition has delivered their 5th Federal Budget and this year, Scott Morrison’s theme of “living within their means” was focused on delivering income tax cuts, providing essential services and returning to a surplus a year earlier than previously outlined.

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Tax Planning 2018

As we approach 30 June 2018 now is the time to make sure that your business is prepared for the end of the financial year and to make sure that you take advantage of any tax planning opportunities.

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