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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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Tax Residency
Superyacht crew – are they liable for tax in Australia?
Aussies crewing overseas on a superyacht may be faced with a big tax bill if they are audited if they cannot show that they are a non-resident of Australia.[…]
Tax Debt
Tax Debt: Garnishee Orders from ATO
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) may issue a Garnishee Order if you fail to meet your tax debt payment obligations. However, you must be left with […][…]
Tax Related Crimes
Have you been issued a summons to attend Court for not lodging tax returns?
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Tax Advice
CGT main residence exemption
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Tax Debt
ATO collecting debt over the phone – is it a scam?
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International Tax
International tax: CFC tax rules explained
If you have interests in offshore companies you should be aware of the taxation rules relating to Controlled Foreign Companies (CFC) or Controlled Foreign Trusts Rules […][…]
