by Val Tse | Nov 5, 2018 | Income Tax, Private Ruling
There have been cases where people believe the idle talk about being able to coerce a better tax outcome by applying for a private ruling from the ATO, but there are some sober facts that you may need to keep in mind if you have thought of it yourself. Of course it is...
by Val Tse | Nov 5, 2018 | Crowdfunding and Tax, Income Tax
Not so many years ago, the concept of raising funds via crowdfunding would more likely be seen as a way to fund community-based, local-issue or “help-your-neighbour” initiatives. But increasingly these days crowdfunding is viewed as a viable source of seed capital,...
by Val Tse | Aug 6, 2018 | Deduction- Self Education Expenses, Income Tax
The value of a good education is widely accepted, and it is a common experience over one’s working lifetime to find that further learning is required along the path of one’s chosen career. Changing technology and evolving workplaces means that at some stage in every...
by Val Tse | Jul 3, 2018 | Deduction - Insurance, Income Tax
As a general guideline, the ATO will allow a deduction for certain insurance premiums if it can be shown that the insurance cover relates to earning assessable income. In other words, life insurance, trauma insurance or critical care insurance are generally out....
by Val Tse | Jul 3, 2018 | Income Tax
It is highly recommended that you keep receipts for all expenses and possible tax deductions you are considering claiming for you or your business. It is also a good idea to scan and file them electronically so that they are accessible should you need them for audit...
by Val Tse | May 31, 2018 | Income Tax, Statute-Barred debts
Various tax implications can arise when a debt becomes statute-barred. So what is statute barring and when can it be a problem? In simple terms, a debt is statute-barred when it has reached a statutory limitation period where it can no longer be legally recovered by...