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2016 Tax Planning Starts Now!

April 18th, 2016

There are 3 key things that all business owners MUST consider. The team at MP+ will work with you to deliver significant results. Please read on!  30 June is not far away! Let’s try and use all of this time to effectively minimise your tax, review the performance of your business and create greater financial securityread more

7 Benefits “Outside” FBT Law’s Scope

April 13th, 2016

Knowing what types of benefits “outside” the fringe benefit tax  (FBT) law is an advantage, especially now that another FBT year has started on 1 April 2016. Listed below are seven specific examples under family arrangements that the ATO deems to be outside FBT Law’s scope, these include: A birthday gift given to a child who isread more

Time Running Out to Start a Log Book

April 5th, 2016

From 1 July 2016 individuals are only able to use the cents per kilometre method or log book method for claiming car expense deductions. The ATO has issued a reminder that taxpayers wanting to use the log book method need to ensure that their car usage is recorded for a minimum continuous period of 12 weeks.read more

ATO Reminds Deadline for SMSFs and Collectibles

March 29th, 2016

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) reminds owners of self-managed super funds (SMSFs) with collectibles and personal-use assets purchased before 1 July 2011 to comply with SMSFs rules before the deadline on 30 June 2016. With stricter rules and regulations (to take effect on 30 June 2016) on how these collectibles and assets are managed, SMSFsread more

Naughty or nice? Christmas Tax Checklist

December 2nd, 2015

It’s that time of year again - what to do for the Christmas party for the team, customer gifts, gifts of appreciation for your favourite accountant (just kidding), etc., etc. Here are our top tips for a generous and tax effective Christmas season: For your business What to do for customers? The most effective wayread more

Make the Most out of the Christmas Party and Keep it Tax-Free

October 21st, 2015

The Christmas season is fast approaching and with this comes our festive moods and celebration preparations. As the holidays are getting near, companies are also preparing for their respective festive season parties. It is important to celebrate and enjoy the festivities but it is also important to keep in mind a few pointers in orderread more

Trading on eBay? Learn if You Have Paid Your Appropriate Tax Dues

October 18th, 2015

Last year, McKinley Plowman reported that the ATO will be watching over business transactions held in eBay. It will now be making good on its promise. Are you selling or planning on conducting business on eBay? If yes, then it is important to know the rules mandated in order to avoid penalties and complications. Theread more

Tax Tips for Employees Who are Always on Work-Related Trips

October 15th, 2015

Travelling for business purposes is very common for employees nowadays. The good news is - travel expenses are deductibles. Make sure that you are doing the right thing on your next work-related travel by following these tips: Keep all your receipts, invoices, and proof of your expenses. A travel journal is handy especially for thoseread more

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