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Tax Updates for February 2017

Tax Updates for February 2017
February's Tax Updates - Here's what's in this update:-
  • What are the ATO's priorities on settling cases?
  • The ATO has developed "work-related expenses" profiles.
  • The onus is on the taxpayer to show "No Fraud".
  • Admin Penalties of 75% for failing to lodge FBT Returns!
  • New ATO data-matching program.
  • Tax Ruling on deductibility of commercial websites.
  • Beneficiaries of Trusts - Tax Determination on deductibility of bad debts.
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ATO Computer Systems Having Difficulties

ATO Computer Systems Having Difficulties
Since early December 2016, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) computer systems and databases have met significant difficulties through crashes. From time to time, the Tax Agent's Portal, SBR system, Australian Business Register, and other systems have been crashing. Tax Agents have been told that no information was lost or at risk to nefarious parties. However it has made our job difficult in the time being. (more…)...
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“Fair and Sustainable Super” Reforms

“Fair and Sustainable Super” Reforms
In 2015 and 2016 the Government announced a whole series of changes to superannuation that will start on 1 July 2017. Although the main package of reforms has passed through parliament, some new regulations are still subject to a consultation process, with submissions closing on 10 February 2017.  (more…)...
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Increase your sales through a highly focused marketing plan!

SMART Marketing
smart marketing
This is Teik’s popular book on an easy 7 step process to prepare a highly focused and pragmatic marketing plan. When you market your products, don’t fire a shotgun and hope you find a customer, hone in on what your product means to your customer and target the right customer.
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The SMART Marketing Workbook
smart marketing workbook The companion workbook to “SMART Marketing”, that takes you and your team through a series of brainstorming workshops to prepare and implement your SMART Marketing Plan. Be guided through questionnaires and templates as if an experienced facilitator were present, and in 4 to 6 weeks be prepared to implement your sales boosting strategies. Support independent publishing: Buy this book on Lulu....
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