ATO – are you ready for an Audit

As a taxpayer, you mustn’t forget it is your obligation to ensure that your tax return is correct. You cannot just assume that by using the services of a Registered Tax Agent to prepare & lodge your tax return, that your obligations are reduced. In recent rulings, the ATO has emphasised that taxpayers cannot use the Read More…

SMSF’s & Illegal Activities

With the number of self-managed super funds growing by the day, SMSF’s are being targeted by scammers who want your money.   An offer to help you get your superannuation money early might seem like a great idea. But if you agree to it you could end up in a lot of trouble. Accessing your super Read More…

Minimising Tax

With the end of the 2015 tax year fast approaching us, it’s that time of year again when people start looking at different ways to minimise their tax. I would suggest that this search for a tax-effective investment be taken with caution as it also brings with it a risk of increased ATO scrutiny.  There are different Read More…

Businesses – Protect Your Identity

How identity crime affects businesses Identity thieves can take your details by: breaking into your business and stealing your records taking a photo of your business or employee details stealing your passwords, account logins and AUSkey. Identity thieves can use your stolen identity to: create fake businesses and commit refund fraud in your name take Read More…