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Quarter 2 of, 2017 archive

  • ‘Bank-like heists’ make way for new wave of cyber crime
  • ATO reports on key contraventions for 2016-17
  • ATO, mid-tiers warn on common expenses myths
  • SMSF trustees told to take action on contributions
  • Higher instant asset write-off threshold for small business extended
  • Australian population figures
  • New data points to spiralling retirement costs
  • Personal insolvency numbers spike across Australia
  • ATO cracking down on taxable fringe benefits
  • Intangible capital improvements made to a pre-CGT asset
  • The three core pillars of this year's budget
  • Federal Budget - 2017-18 - Overview
  • Does your business import or export goods and services?
  • Federal Budget - 2017-18 - Budget documents
  • When does an asset cost less than $20,000? Depreciating assets: composite items
  • ATO finalises guidance for capped defined income streams
  • Warning on trap with trust deed updates
  • 2011 Census - what was the make up of your area?
  • It’s no secret that Australians have some of the largest houses in the world.
  • Resources on our site to help you and your family.
  • ATO defends approach to SG compliance
  • Essential steps for SMSF clients before 30 June
  • New tax incentives for early stage investors
  • FBT Reminder – Odometer Reading
  • ATO on 'aggressive' debt recovery hunt
  • More ATO downtime looms ahead of tax time
  • Tax debt release applications refused
  • Troublesome tax system overhaul picks up speed
  • Government to ‘put to bed’ uncertainties with TRIS
  • Travel expense and transport of bulky tools claim denied
  • New law sheds light on global tax issues
  • Report tips housing price spikes to wipe out super savings
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