Personal Income Tax

ATO Urges Caution Regarding Holiday Rental Deductions

It’s that time of the year again when many of us are thinking of getting away for a bit.  With this in mind, the ATO is cautioning taxpayers to keep in mind that it is keeping a close eye on rental properties located in favorite vacation spots around Australia.

Inaccurate returns? The ATO Can Increase or Reduce Its Penalties

Officially, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) can choose to respond to income reporting mistakes with increased financial penalty. This will apply where the taxpayer hinders the ATO, but as this article will explain, there are five specific situations where you might be vulnerable to increased penalties, but may be able to “catch a break” for a reduced base penalty.

Are GST Changes Viable Tax Reforms?

Taxpayers in Australia have contributed to the much debated and anticipated Tax Reform White Paper, prepared by the government.

Home Appliances: Should You Rent or Buy?

Most people love to get a bargain, but not all bargains are what they promise to be and it is best to wide awake when considering a bargain.  Sometimes a bargain is anything but, as you will discover in the following discussion…

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Ben, Have you invented any new words lately?

A correspondent has asked if I have invented any new words. Indeed I have. Procreastation: The tendency to put off doing...

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Ben, what is the greatest waste of taxpayers money?

Thank you for asking this important question. The greatest waste of taxpayers money in history is without doubt the new...

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Ben, What is the Mac tax? Is it federal or state?

Thank you for that interesting question. The Mac tax is a tax that is imposed neither by the federal nor the state gover...