by Garry Wolnarek | 18 Feb 2022 | General
Yes can claim the tax deduction for money spent on a RAT kit in the following cases: 1. You are required to take a test before undertaking work (e.g., as a mandatory requirement under an employer’s COVID mandate), or2. You are required to travel for work interstate...
by Garry Wolnarek | 12 Feb 2022 | Capital Gains, Property Advice, Property Taxation
SMSF and Property Developments have risks! SMSF’s and Property Developments have risks as a trustee you need to understand and document as part of the investment strategy. SMSFs can purchase, developed, or sub-divided real property to sell and or hold to rent...
by Garry Wolnarek | 5 Feb 2022 | Accounting / Bookkeeping, Property Advice, Property Taxation, Small Business, Tax Planning
Property Price Increases and Tax? Property Prices Increase what about taxes? Residential properties values have increased in some cases over 30% in the last year, what does this mean for owners and investors? Family Home If the property being sold is the family home...
by Garry Wolnarek | 30 Jan 2022 | Capital Gains, Property Advice, Property Taxation, Tax Planning
Granny Flat or Ancillary Dwelling Granny flats and ancillary dwellings have grown in style and versatility becoming an increasingly popular housing option as they allow families to downsize closer to their family and friends, and provide extra space for older children...
by Garry Wolnarek | 22 Jan 2022 | General, Small Business
All directors or intended directors need a DIN All directors or proposed directors within 12 months of directorships of companiescorporate associations & body corporates registered under the Corporations Act.Corporate Trustees for TrustsSMSF Corporate Trustee Need...
by Garry Wolnarek | 14 Jan 2022 | General
Yes can claim the tax deduction for money spent on a RAT kit in the following cases: 1. You are required to take a test before undertaking work (e.g., as a mandatory requirement under an employer’s COVID mandate), or2. You are required to travel for work interstate...
by Garry Wolnarek | 10 Jan 2022 | General
Have you received gifts or loans from overseas relatives? Many people in Australia receive gifts or loans from relatives overseas. As a result, it is not uncommon for the ATO to scrutinise these transactions to ensure they are genuine and not undeclared taxable income...
by Garry Wolnarek | 17 Aug 2021 | General
SEQ 2021 COVID-19 Business Support Grant – Open at Midnight 16th August 2021 Targeted Support to who? Queensland Labour State Government is targeting only businesses with unrelated staff for grant support, why? business with related staff only, may be able...
by Garry Wolnarek | 25 Jun 2021 | General, Property Advice, Property Taxation
When it comes to investment property depreciation, people mostly focus on the building and what’s inside, but the outdoors can be depreciable too. It is important to know that not all landscaping is depreciable; there is a difference in how ‘hard’ and ‘soft’...
by Garry Wolnarek | 20 Apr 2021 | Property Advice, Property Taxation
GST Margin scheme guidance enhanced after user mistakes If you sell or develop the property, you may be eligible to use the margin scheme, reducing the amount of GST payable on some property transactions. However, the ATO says it has noticed errors in the two key...