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4 November 2016 / Last updated : 8 September 2017 hiltonadmin Tax Returns

What attracts the ATO’s attention

There are certain behaviours, characteristics and tax issues that the ATO admits will attract its attention. But as it is more interested to see taxpayers get things right rather than the bother, and expense, of chasing down every misdemeanour, the ATO has spelled out the areas that most concern it — that is, the incidents […]

8 July 2016 / Last updated : 8 July 2016 hiltonadmin Tax Returns

What expenses can I claim?

The ATO has issued guidance on claiming mobile phone, internet and home phone expenses. It says that if you use any of these for work purposes, you may be able to claim a deduction if there are records to support your claims. But the ATO points out that use for both work and private use […]

1 July 2015 / Last updated : 8 July 2016 hiltonadmin Tax Returns

Rental property deductions

ATO focuses on rental property owners. With Tax Time 2016 just around the corner, the ATO is encouraging rental property owners to check out the information on its website to better understand their obligations and get their claims right.