With tax season upon us the ATO has revealed its four areas of focus this tax season. We start with recordkeeping requirements.

As another numbers whiz, Intermediate Accountant Joel is on his way to helping business owners understand their financials.

We clear the confusion (as much as possible) on the 120% deduction for skills training and technology announced in the Federal Budget.

We look at the ample number of changes coming into force from 1 July 2022.

The ATO warns directors potentially in breach to ensure the company they represent meets PAYG withholding, SGC and GST obligations.

Can you claim a deduction for your gym membership? The administrative appeals tribunal clarifies.

The temporary halving of excise and excise equivalent customs duty rates has caused a reduction in fuel tax rates.

Meet Grad Accountant, Tamara, and find out how she's taken a love of all things mathematical to embark on a career in accounting.

From 1 July 2021 employees, sole traders or contractors that pay for a COVID-19 test for a work-related purpose, can claim a deduction.

Every business that employs contractors should have a process in place to ensure the correct classification of employment arrangements.

The 2022-23 Federal Budget is a safe, ballot box friendly Budget as expected with a focus on cost of living, homeownership, and health.

This measure enables an asset’s cost to be fully deductible upfront rather than being claimed over the asset’s life, regardless of the cost.

The ATO’s finalised position on the allocation of profits from professional firms starts July 2022 with two gateway tests.

If you have had to purchase RAT tests to be able to work, you will be able to receive a tax deduction for the cost from 1 July 2021.

The High Court has ruled that the ‘backpacker tax’ is discriminatory. We look at the impact.

A lighter look at the complexity of Australian taxation laws and the year that has been.

Every year, we get asked about the tax impact of various Christmas or holiday-related gestures. Here are your top issues.

Many employers are looking to bring a little bit of cheer to their employees this Christmas. Here's how not to let tax spoil the party.

The ATO is particularly concerned about schemes and arrangements designed specifically to circumvent Australian tax laws.

Christopher Atkinson discusses the latest guidance from the ATO in our video summary of the commonly asked questions about cryptocurrencies.