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The Australian Taxation Office have released a new draft ruling on self-education expenses. We revisit the deductibility of self-education expenses and what you can and can’t claim.

$1.7 billion paid out in fraudulent refunds, another $2.7bn in fraudulent claims stopped, around 56,000 alleged perpetrators and over 100 arrests to date. How did the TikTok tax scandal get out of control?

Thinking of subdividing? The tax implications and pitfalls of small-scale subdivisions

The tax refund many Australians expect has dramatically reduced. We show you why.

Taxpayers claiming deductions on holiday homes are in the ATO’s sights.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its approach to how you claim expenses for working from home.

From 1 January 2023, those 55 and over can make a ‘downsizer’ contribution to superannuation.

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 passed Parliament on 2 December 2020. The legislation is extensive and brings into effect a series of changes and obligations that will impact on many workplaces.

First home buyers purchasing property in NSW of up to $1.5m will have a choice of paying stamp duty or an annual property tax from 16 January 2023.

Heading into the 2022-23 Federal Budget on 25 October, the question for the Australian Government is whether to keep, amend or repeal the cuts legislated to commence on 1 July 2024.