Accounting & Financial Reporting

Important ATO Data-matching Programs: Officeholder, Property management and Lifestyle assets 

By Erika Corsino / October 17, 2024

ATO Officeholder Data-matching The ATO will acquire officeholder data from various sources, including ASIC, the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, and the Australian Business Registry Service. The data collection will span from the 2024 to 2027 income years and will include: It is estimated that records relating […]

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Selling Your Home After Leaving Australia? Here’s What you need to Know. 

By Erika Corsino / October 10, 2024

Planning to sell your home after relocating from Australia? Be cautious! If you’ve lived in Australia for years and own a home here, it’s important to understand the tax implications if you sell after becoming a foreign resident for tax purposes. Key Points to Consider: However, if you sign the contract while still an Australian […]

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Who is a Spouse under the Tax Laws – and Why Does It Matter? 

By Erika Corsino / October 2, 2024

Did you know that while Australia doesn’t offer joint tax filing for married couples, your spouse’s income still plays a role in your individual tax assessment? Understanding who qualifies as a spouse under tax law can impact your financial obligations and entitlements. For example, your eligibility for the private health insurance rebate and your liability […]

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September 2024 – Tax Update

By Erika Corsino / September 19, 2024

Anti-money laundering Bill: New disclosure obligation on certain professions The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2024 has been introduced into Parliament. expanding the AML/CTF regime to include lawyers, accountants, real estate professionals, and dealers in precious stones and metals. These sectors will now face new reporting and record-keeping obligations starting 31 March 2026. […]

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Separation and Divorce: CGT consequences and Relief

By Erika Corsino / September 13, 2024

With nearly one in three marriages ending in divorce—and numerous de facto relationships breaking down—the capital gains tax (CGT) roll-over provisions for “marriage and relationship breakdowns” have gained increasing significance. These provisions allow for the roll-over of any capital gain on the transfer of assets between separating parties, ensuring there is no immediate CGT liability. […]

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Breaking Up by Text: Legal Implications for Non-Lapsing Death Benefit Nominations

By Erika Corsino / August 28, 2024

A recent decision by the Full Federal Court around a man’s tragic death by suicide clarified the standing of a de facto spouse in the context of a non-lapsing death benefit nomination on a life insurance policy made by the deceased person. Just prior to C’s death in September 2019 the death benefit under his […]

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