Can I claim my crypto losses?

The ATO has released updated information on claiming cryptocurrency losses and gains in your tax return.

TaxationJPR BUSINESS GROUP13 August 2022crypto, cryptocurrency, tax

FBT-free Electric Cars

Electric vehicles (EV) represent just under 2% of the new car market in Australia but it is a rapidly growing sector with a 62.3% jump in new EV registrations between 2020 and 2021.

Business Development, TaxationJPR BUSINESS GROUP10 August 2022EV, electric vehicle, hybrid cars, electric cars, fleet

It's not easy being green

The Government’s Climate Change Bill passed the House of Representatives in early August and is now before the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee for review. But what impact does the legislation have on business and consumers in Australia?

Overcome your customers fear of spending

One of the biggest complaints from salespeople in a tight economy is the time it takes to achieve a sale. So, what can you do to speed up the sales process?

Business DevelopmentJPR BUSINESS GROUP9 July 2022small business, sme, economy

Tax and the family home

Everyone knows you don’t pay tax on your family home when you sell it…right? We take a closer look at the main residence exemption that excludes your home from capital gains tax and the triggers that reduce or exclude that exemption.

TaxationJPR BUSINESS GROUP6 July 2022tax, residential dwelling, investment property

What changed on 1 July?

A reminder of what changed on 1 July 2022

Superannuation, TaxationJPR BUSINESS GROUP4 July 2022new financial year, tax, super, superannuation

Tax Time Targets

The ATO has flagged four priority areas this tax season where people are making mistakes.

With tax season almost upon us the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has revealed its four areas of focus this tax season.

TaxationJPR BUSINESS GROUP18 June 2022tax, tax deductions, taxation, australian tax office

ATO refocus on debt collection

The ATO has not pursued many business tax debts during the pandemic and allowed tax refunds to flow through even if the business had a tax debt. That position has now changed.

TaxationJPR BUSINESS GROUP18 June 2022ATO, tax deductions, australian tax office, debt collection

What to expect from the new Government

Anthony Albanese has been sworn in as Australia’s 31st Prime Minister and a Government formed. We look at what we know so far about the policies of the new Government in an environment with plenty of problems and no easy fixes.

ATO ramps up heat on directors

New Business, Business Development, Corporate SecretarialJPR BUSINESS GROUP9 May 2022Director, director ID, business