Client Information Bulletin | November 2022

Topics covered in this edition of our Client Information Bulletin are: What’s new From the ATO Using a motor vehicle for business Superannuation for holiday work Stapled superannuation fund for employers Key tax dates Click here to DOWNLOAD CIB – November edition 2022

No.94: Labor Government Full Detailed Federal Budget Report 2022/2023

Labor Government 2022/2023 Full Detailed Federal Budget Report The Federal Treasurer, Dr Jim Chalmers, handed down the Labor government’s first Federal Budget at 7:30 pm (AEDT) on 25 October 2022. Despite an uncertain global economic environment, the Treasurer has lauded Australia’s low unemployment and strong export prices as reason for a 3.5% growth in the
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Client Information Bulletin | September 2022

Topics covered in this edition of our Client Information Bulletin are: What’s new? – Tax changes from 1 July 2022 It’s tax time again! Home office From the ATO Partnerships – assigning interests Other information What’s new – Income tax thresholds COVID-19 payments Key tax dates Click here to DOWNLOAD I – September 2022

Client Information Bulletin | June 2022

Topics covered in this edition of our Client Information Bulletin are: A new government – tax changes? Parliament – what happened when the election was called? Year-end tax tips What concerns the ATO? FBT issues Scams and crimes Key tax dates Click here to DOWNLOAD CIB – June edition 2022

Client Information Bulletin | May 2022

​Topics covered in this edition of our Client Information Bulletin are: What is new? Tax Losses Changing loss carry back choice Using business money for private purposes Check your business’ PAYG instalments Digital record keeping Don’t get burned by the phoenix Employee or independent contractor? FBT issues Key tax dates Click here to DOWNLOAD CIB
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No.92: Full Detailed Federal Budget Report 2022/2023

Federal Budget 2022/23 full detailed report Highlights In an economy emerging from the pandemic, the unemployment rate is currently at 4% and there is an expected budget deficit of $78 billion for 2022/23. As international uncertainties add pressure on the cost of living, key measures of this year’s Budget are aimed to provide a relief
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No.91: ATO Draft Ruling issued impacting Taxation of Trust Distributions

On 23 February 2022, the Australian Taxation Office issued a Draft Taxation Ruling which is likely to have a significant impact on the taxation treatment of income distributions from trusts.   Specifically, the draft ruling provides the Commissioner’s position on the application of Section 100A, an anti-avoidance provision first announced as a new measure in 1978
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Client Information Bulletin | February 2022

​Topics covered in this edition of our Client Information Bulletin are: Small business updates COVID-19, FBT, RATs and other acronyms! Do you employ working holiday makers? JobMaker Hiring Credit Do you have your Director identification number? Protect your business from cyber scams What’s in the pipeline Key tax dates Click here to DOWNLOAD CIB –
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No.90: Important update for visitors to Blaze Acumen’s office

At Blaze Acumen, we value the health and safety of both our clients and staff members. Therefore, observing Government health orders, we are now required to sight proof of vaccination via the Services Victoria phone app or a certified medical exemption to be permitted to visit our office. If you are unable to visit our
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