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Division 7A is legislation designed to prevent private companies from distributing profits to shareholders or their associates in the form of loans, payments, or debt forgiveness instead of taxable dividends or wages. A common example of this is for a business owner to transfer money to themselves over and above their wage or for the business owner to pay for something on the company credit card that is not deductible. Whilst the rules are relatively complex, here is a summary of what you need to know.
Division 7A of the Income Tax Assessment Act is a critical aspect of Australian tax law, targeting private companies that provide financial benefits to shareholders or their associates. If these transactions are not properly managed, they can be deemed unfranked dividends, leading to unexpected tax liabilities.
Professional development is integral to most, if not all, workplaces and many of our clients have programs in place that mean team members can access additional training courses throughout the year. It means upskilling the workforce which can only mean good things for the economy! The ATO is rewarding such leadership with a new Skills and Training Boost. Read on to learn what it is, and if you’re eligible.
Whilst working from home for the self-employed has been commonplace for years, the number of employees working from home has boomed over the last couple of years for a reason we’re all well aware of: covid. For many, this change will remain permanent – whether it’s for the full five days, or on a part time basis with flexible working arrangements now a mainstay of Australian employment.
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