Electricity is in - Gas and other fossil fuels are out. A new, limited incentive nudges business towards energy efficiency.
30% Tax on Super Earnings Above $3m
7 Nov 2023
On 28 February 2023, the Government announced from 1 July 2025 a 30% concessional tax rate will be applied to future earnings for superannuation balances above $3 million. A significant jump of 15%. The Treasury has now released draft legislation to enact the Government’s plan to increase the tax rate on earnings on superannuation balances above $...
Fraudulent Tax Behaviour On The Rise
17 Oct 2023
Ruddicks has seen a recent spike in MyGov scams, and viral ‘hacks’ to make fraudulent claims have shed light on an ever-growing problem in Australia.
Changed Record Keeping Requirements to Claim Tax Deductions for Working from Home
8 June 2023
The ATO has recently released tax guidance (PCG 2023/1) on claiming tax deductions for working from home. It is important to be aware of these changes so that you can keep the appropriate records to maximise your tax claims in your 2023 Tax Return. In particular, you need to keep accurate records of the actual hours you spend working from home sta...
What the May 2023 Federal Budget Means for Business Owners
17 May 2023
The 2023 Federal Budget was announced on Tuesday 9 May 2023, with a focus on cost-of-living relief and modernising our economy. See below for the key tax and superannuation changes for business owners.
What the May 2023 Federal Budget Means for Individuals
17 May 2023
The 2023 Federal Budget was announced on Tuesday 9 May 2023, with a focus on cost-of-living relief and modernising our economy. See below for the key tax and superannuation changes for individuals.
Federal Budget - May 2023
10 May 2023
The Federal Treasurer, Dr Jim Chalmers, handed down the 2023–24 Federal Budget at 7:30 pm (AEST) on 9 May 2023.
Lodge on Time - Directors of a company can be personally liable for outstanding payments of Tax and Superannuation
28 Feb 2023
An automated penalty is created for directors of a company the end of the day that their obligation is due. A Director Penalty Notice (“DPN”) is issued when no payment has been received for PAYG withholding and/or superannuation (SGC) debts within 3 months of the due date for lodgement.
Single Touch Payroll (“STP”) Phase 2 deadlines are approaching fast
10 Nov 2022
STP is the way you report your employees' tax and super information to the ATO and Phase 2 provides additional information that will be used by the ATO and Services Australia. STP Phase 2 was due to start on 1 January 2022 but many payroll providers have exemptions to start at a later date.
Labor's Federal Budget - October 2022
26 Oct 2022
The Federal Treasurer, Dr Jim Chalmers, handed down the Albanese Labor Government's first Federal Budget at 7:30 pm (AEDT) on 25 October 2022.