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False GST invoicing: the ATO is on to it
False Invoicing is big and the ATO is onto to it.
A recent media release says the ATO leads a serious financial taskforce with the AFP in combatting a false invoicing scheme involving 1200 businesses.
Businesses are claiming a tax deduction and GST credits for a cheque payment made to the promoter who return cash less a small fee.
According to the ATO a false invoicing arrangement is a scheme where one entity issues another with an invoice, but provides no goods or s
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Superannuation
Superannuation funds not yours until you retire
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Tax Advice
SME Business Protection – Tax Tips – Chinese Community
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Tax Audit
Why a notice of estimate of liability from the ATO means trouble
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Tax Audit
Don’t get caught out by an ATO default assessment
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Tax Audit
Payroll tax crackdown
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Tax Debt
The ATO sent a garnishee notice to my bank – now what?
If the ATO has issued a garnishee notice to your bank account, you need to act quickly. Is the notice is valid? Can the ATO withdraw it?[…]
