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Lifestyle assets under ATO watch

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Lifestyle assets data matching program protocol

The ATO is conducting a lifestyle assets data matching program to obtain information on insurance policies for marine vessels, enthusiast motor vehicles, thoroughbred races horse, fine art and aircraft.

The ATO will obtain information from data providers for the 2013/14 and 2014/15 financial years, to identify taxpayers who are […]

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Record keeping for CGT

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Record keeping for capital gains tax (CGT)

As the ATO’s data-matching capabilities increase, they are paying close attention to capital gains made on shares, property and cryptocurrency.

Always keep good records in relation to these assets, as this will help in working out a capital gain or loss correctly when you dispose of one. Your […]

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Is penalty interest tax deductible?

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The yes, no and maybe of penalty interest deductions

A new ruling has been released by the ATO on the deductibility or otherwise of penalty interest.

The term “penalty interest” refers to an amount payable by a borrower under a loan agreement in consideration for the lender agreeing to an early repayment of a loan. […]

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Tax planning tactics for individuals

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EOFY last-minute tax planning tactics for individuals

This financial year is almost over, but there are still tactics you may be able to employ to make sure you pay the right amount of tax for the 2018-19 year.

While the best strategies are adopted in July (that is, as early as possible in a financial […]

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