It wasn’t me! Tax Fraud Scams in 2024

It wasn’t me! Tax Fraud Scams in 2024

You login to your myGov account to find that your activity statements for the last 12 months have been amended and GST credits of $100k issued. But it wasn’t you. And you certainly didn’t get a $100k refund in your bank account. What happens now? In what is rapidly...
What the Federal Budget Means for Hunter Businesses

What the Federal Budget Means for Hunter Businesses

Here’s the reaction from Business Hunter about the recent Federal Budget and what it means for the Hunter Region. [There is a link to the original media release at the bottom of this page.] Federal Budget More of the Same The region’s peak business organisation,...
Federal Budget 24/25 Breakdown

Federal Budget 24/25 Breakdown

The Federal Budget for 2024-25, the third handed down by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, delivered a back-to-back surplus for the first time in nearly 20 years built on high commodity prices and strong employment. Key features of this Budget include modified stage 3 tax cuts,...
Intensified Scrutiny on Professional Services

Intensified Scrutiny on Professional Services

The ATO has signalled that it is willing to pursue professional services firms who divert profits to avoid tax. Two new cases before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal demonstrate how serious the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is about making sure professional...