On 24 September 2019, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) updated its guidance on “Assessing the risk: allocation of profits within professional firms”.
ATO professional practice guidelines – where are we now?
The Payroll Tax Clampdown Against the Healthcare Industry Continues: the Optical Superstore Case
The Victorian Supreme Court’s decision in favour of the taxpayer has been overturned by the Victorian Court of Appeal. We have previously discussed the Victorian Supreme Court decision.
Sladen Snippet – the super guarantee amnesty is back – maybe?
The government’s previously announced amnesty for unpaid superannuation guarantee payments, which lapsed will the calling of the previous election, has been reintroduced into parliament in the in the Treasury Laws Amendment (Recovering Unpaid Superannuation) Bill 2019.
Residency - Harding and Handsley – what’s the difference?
Tax disputes: Part 4 - mitigation of interest and penalties
When involved in a dispute with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), dealing with the interest and penalties that may be imposed by the ATO in relation to a tax liability by seeking remission of those amounts, objecting, or having a reasonably arguable position opinion can be an important part of any dispute resolution strategy.
The new ‘economic entitlement’ provisions in Victoria
The ‘economic entitlement’ provisions are unique in Victoria. Pursuant to the amendments to the legislation as part of the Victorian 2019/20 budget, from 19 June 2019 these provisions now apply to impose duty where an economic entitlement is acquired in relation to Victorian land and any Victorian landholding entity.
Sladen Legal launches interactive, tailored professional development tool, Sladen Learning.
Sladen Legal have launched Sladen Learning, an online professional development platform delivering interactive, specialist courses to professionals Australia wide. Developed by the team of lawyers at Sladen Legal, Sladen Learning combines information, resources and activities to deliver engaging and educational short courses.