Luxa Accountants in Currambine, Western Australia | Accountant

Luxa Accountants

Locality: Currambine, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 6102 8610

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25.01.2022 "Rate rises to start, but not in June"

25.01.2022 Attention owners of building maintenance and property management businesses! If you pay contractors to provide cleaning services on your behalf, you may nee...d to complete a Taxable payments annual report (TPAR). Find out more at https://www.ato.gov.au//Re/Taxable-payments-annual-report/ See more

22.01.2022 As tax time approaches, it pays to be alert to tax planning schemes and their potential risks. Some tax schemes are set up to deliberately exploit the taxatio...n system, can be illegal, and may put your finances at risk. If an arrangement seems too good to be true, it probably is. Watch our video and read more at https://ato.gov.au/taxplanning

22.01.2022 Think twice about what you share on social media. Criminals can use personal information such as your home or email address, myGov details, tax file number (TF...N) or date of birth to commit fraud and apply for credit or loans in your name. Encourage your friends and family to stay safe online. For tips on protecting your personal information, watch our video and visit http://ato.gov.au/identitycrime

22.01.2022 Working from home? You may be able to claim a portion of your home office expenses on your tax return! This could include deductions for: Office equipment ... Work-related phone calls Internet access charges Heating and cooling Lighting your home office Repairs to furniture and fittings Cleaning. Keen to find out more? Head to https://ato.gov.au/homeoffice or chat to your registered tax agent.

22.01.2022 Think you are working as a contractor? You may actually be an employee. Dont get caught out by the myths! Check for yourself at https://www.ato.gov.au/contractormyths

21.01.2022 Tim has to buy tools for his job as a tradie, which means he can claim a deduction on his tax return. If youre a builder, plumber, sparkie, mechanic or other k...ind of tradie, you generally: Can claim the cost of travel while working, including trips between sites Can claim the cost of protective clothes youre required to wear (eg steel-capped boots) Can claim the work-related portion of your phone expenses if you have to make calls or send texts for work Cant claim the cost of driving from home to work, except in limited circumstances Cant claim a deduction for plain clothes (eg t-shirt, jeans) even if your boss tells you to wear them. Find even more info in our guides at www.ato.gov.au//In/Occupation-and-industry-specific-guides

19.01.2022 Tax tip: dont pay more tax than you have to.

18.01.2022 Rental property owners: Whether youre a new owner or long-term investor, its worth taking a few minutes to brush up on your deductions knowledge! Watch our ha...ndy video for all the essentials, including info on the expenses you can (and cant!) claim. Find out more at https://www.ato.gov.au//residentia/expenses-you-can-claim/

17.01.2022 Do you transport bulky tools or equipment for work? You may be able to claim a deduction for car expenses this tax time if you meet a few key criteria. Watch our video to find out! For more details on what you can and cant claim, check out https://ato.gov.au/Transportingbulkytools

16.01.2022 Claiming deductions this tax time? Remember: claim the right amount, no more, no less. Find more information at https://www.ato.gov.au/deductions

15.01.2022 Deputy Commissioner Small Business Deborah Jenkins talks about some of the changes and support available for small businesses over the coming weeks in her lates...t video. ‘These are unprecedented times, and we’re all concerned about how the spread of COVID-19 in Australia will affect our lives, and our livelihoods. We are in this together.’ If you or your clients are looking access the cash flow boost, you only need to lodge your activity statements - we'll update your account details automatically, so you don't need to phone to apply. For more detailed information on support available to you and your clients, visit www.ato.gov.au//De/In-detail/Specific-disasters/COVID-19/

14.01.2022 Employers: Here are six things to get right when youre paying super. Paying super to all of your eligible workers Paying the right amount Paying on time... Paying to the right place Paying the right way Keeping records to show youve met your obligations. Understand your options and take a quick super check at https://ato.gov.au/superobligations

13.01.2022 Did you know: most people need to lodge a tax return each year? Even working holidaymakers must lodge if theyve been paid a salary or wages in Australia. If youre not sure whether you need to lodge, our online tool will help. Find it at https://ato.gov.au/doineedtolodge

08.01.2022 It's official! Fed Govt commits $53.6m to new independent national regulator for not-for-profit organisations and will introduce a statutory definition of charity.

08.01.2022 Travelling to represent your business at conferences, expos and trade shows is a great feeling for small business owners! Some of your expenses, like flights a...nd accommodation, may be deductible for the part of your trip that relates to business but if your trip is for both business and pleasure, youll need to apportion your claim. Private expenses like sightseeing or bringing your family with you cant be claimed. Read more about getting your small business travel expenses right at www.ato.gov.au//Income-and-deductions-for-business/Deducti

07.01.2022 Small businesses: Simpler BAS is coming to make GST reporting easier! From 1 July 2017, were reducing how much GST information you need to report in your BAS, ...so youll save time. Simpler BAS will be the default reporting option for businesses with a GST turnover of less than $10 million. Learn more about the benefits at https://ato.gov.au/simplerBAS

07.01.2022 The net medical expenses tax offset is being phased out!

07.01.2022 Small business owners: Need to run personal errands (like getting the kids to school) on your way to meet your clients? If youre using your company car, you ca...n still claim motor vehicle expenses in your tax return but only for those costs that are part of running your business (not the school run!) Our handy fact sheet explains what expenses you can claim and how to track your trips. Check it out at www.ato.gov.au//Dedu/Deductions-for-motor-vehicle-expenses

06.01.2022 ECU was rated by OAG Audit as a better practice for their financial controls and reporting. A great team effort. : ) http://www.audit.wa.gov.au

06.01.2022 SCAM ALERT! Be on the lookout for suspicious emails claiming to be from myGov. This latest phishing scam from a fake myGov email address asks you to fill o...ut a form in order to claim a tax refund. Dont click anywhere in the email and dont provide your personal details! Always think twice about clicking links or opening attachments in emails, and remember we dont have an online tax refund form. Warn your friends and family to stay alert, and get all the details at www.ato.gov.au//Online-ser/Identity-security/Scam-alerts/ Security tip: Make accessing our online services more secure update your myGov sign-in options at https://my.gov.au so you receive an SMS code for each log in.

05.01.2022 Looking to claim the zone tax offset? Eligibility requirements have changed. You can now only claim this offset if your usual place of residence is in an eligi...ble zone. This means you can no longer claim the offset if you are a fly-in, fly-out worker who works in a zone area but lives elsewhere. Learn more about rules for claiming the offset and find a list of eligible locations at https://ato.gov.au/zone

05.01.2022 Tax tip: If you use your personal phone or internet for work, you may be able to claim a deduction for the work-related portion of your expenses! You can claim ...up to $50 in work-related phone and internet expenses without providing detailed records. If you need to claim more than this, youll need to keep records for a four-week representative period in each financial year. Find out more at https://ato.gov.au/phoneandinternet

05.01.2022 KEY Initiatives of the 201112 Government Budget

04.01.2022 Small businesses will be provided with an instant tax write-off of the first $5000 of any motor vehicle purchased from 201213. Read more ...

04.01.2022 Have questions about the low and middle income tax offset? Youre not alone. We know a lot of you are interested, so Assistant Commissioner Karen Foat sat down ...for a quick chat about the recent changes and answered some common questions. The amount of offset you may be entitled to will differ for everyone depending on individual circumstances. Find more info at www.ato.gov.au//Offsets-and-/Low-and-middle-income-earners

04.01.2022 Starting a small business?

03.01.2022 Unsure if your tax agent is registered? Using a registered tax agent means youre set to go. Look for this symbol or search the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) register at http://www.tpb.gov.au//Search_the_/tpb/agent_register.aspx

02.01.2022 Employers: Tax tables have been updated and should be used from 1 October 2016. Dont forget to update your payroll software or download a copy of the new tables before paying your employees. Find more information at https://www.ato.gov.au/Rates/Tax-tables/?201609facebook