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ATO warns about barter credit tax scheme
By WSCAdmin | Created on December 5, 2025
The ATO is warning the community to steer clear of an emerging tax scheme involving barter credits - a type of alternative currency used in some business networks.
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Christmas Parties & Gifts 2025
By WSCAdmin | Created on December 5, 2025
With the well earned December/January holiday season on the way, many employers will be planning to reward staff with a celebratory party or event.
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ATO's new approach to holiday home expenses
By WSCAdmin | Created on December 5, 2025
The ATO has announced that it will take a somewhat different approach in relation to expenses that are claimed in relation to holiday homes.
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Reminder of December 2025 Quarter Superannuation Guarantee (SG)
By WSCAdmin | Created on December 5, 2025
Employee super contributions for the quarter ending 31 December 2025 must be received by the relevant super funds by 28 January 2026.
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Alternative providers to the SBSCH
By WSCAdmin | Created on December 5, 2025
Employers should start preparing for the permanent closure of the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) on 1 July 2026.
ATO's focus on small business
By WSC Group | Created on November 3, 2025
The ATO is 'detecting and addressing' recurring errors in specific industries when businesses have a turnover between $1 million and $10 million.
Proposed Extension of the Instant Asset Write-Off and Other Tax Measures
By WSC Group | Created on November 3, 2025
A new Bill before Parliament - the Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Financial Systems and Other Measures) Bill 2025 - proposes several key changes that could affect small businesses, listed companies, and the not-for-profit sector. The headline measure is the proposed extension of the $20,000 instant asset write-off for another year, to 30 June 2026.
Dual cab utes and FBT
By WSC Group | Created on November 3, 2025
The ATO wishes to dispel the 'common myth' that dual cab utes are automatically exempt from fringe benefits tax ('FBT'). If an employer provides dual cab utes to staff to complete their duties and the vehicle is available for personal use, then the benefit may be subject to FBT.
New ATO Data-Matching Programs
By WSC Group | Created on November 3, 2025
The ATO acquires and uses data for pre-filling, detecting dishonest or fraudulent behaviour, and identifying areas where it can educate taxpayers to help them understand their tax obligations.
Super Tax Shake-Up: Big Balances Beware
By WSC Group | Created on November 3, 2025
If your super balance is comfortably below $3 million, you can probably relax - the proposed changes to the super rules shouldn't adversely affect you (yet). But if your super is nudging that level, or if you're clearly over, the Treasurer's latest announcement could change how you think about super's generous tax breaks.
