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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 task-force 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
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Don’t Let Hidden Tax Liabilities Derail Your Property Settlement: Why Independent Tax Advice is the Missing Piece in Matrimonial Disputes
When a relationship ends, the focus is naturally on a fair division of the “asset pool.” However, what many parties—and even some legal practitioners—overlook is that […][…]
Tax Debt
Director Penalty Notice (DPN) defences
If you have received a Director Penalty Notice (DPN) for unpaid taxes and you/your company were unable to pay the tax debts for circumstances beyond your […][…]
Tax Advice
Tax Residency: the 183-day test is just the beginning
Residency: 183-day test Many people think that if they satisfy the 183-day residency test then they satisfy the tax residency test. Wrrrrrong. The 183 day test […][…]
Tax Debt
Four ways to fight a Director Penalty Notice (DPN)
If you receive a Director Penalty Notice (or DPN) you can be made personally liable for certain amounts owed by your company so you should consider each of the […][…]
Tax Audit
ATO Audit or Dispute: Engage a tax lawyer?
Receiving an audit notice or audit decision is always stressful and your immediate reaction may be to respond directly to ATO. BUT this is a critical […][…]
Tax Related Crimes
ATO crackdown on GST refund frauds
The ATO is cracking down hard on GST frauds after finding a large number of taxpayers falsely claiming GST refunds. The Serious Financial Crime Taskforce and […][…]
