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New Tax Reporting Law for Platforms Within the Sharing Economy

If you operate any form of asset or service-sharing platform, you need to know about the recent change in tax law. This applies to ridesharing or taxis and short-term accommodation. From July 2024, it will also be rolled out to meal delivery platforms, and all other task-based services, assets and supplies within what is known…

Statutory Demand Services

Is your business facing a mountain of debt and struggling to keep up with payments?  Have you recently received a statutory demand?  This formal legal document demands payment from whoever your company owes money to, be it a creditor or the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).   If you have, you’re understandably feeling overwhelmed and stressed. But…

Non-Reportable Fringe Benefits: Examples To Understand

Non-reportable fringe benefits are a valuable way for employers to provide benefits to their employees without incurring additional tax liabilities, as these benefits aren’t subject to fringe benefits tax. Employees also benefit, as non-reportable fringe benefits aren’t included in their taxable income. Let’s explore some examples of non-reportable fringe benefits in Australia. Adoption, Maternity &…

Reportable Fringe Benefits & Salary Packaging: What You Need To Know

Reportable fringe benefits and salary packaging are crucial aspects of employment that impact both employers and employees. Understanding the rules and regulations surrounding these benefits is essential for ensuring compliance with tax laws and maximising the value of compensation packages.  In this article, we’ll delve into the key concepts of reportable fringe benefits and salary…

Are Fringe Benefits Tax Deductible? A Quick Guide

If you’re an employer in Australia, you must pay taxes on reportable fringe benefits provided to your employees, as benefits are considered part of their salary.  However, you can claim an income tax deduction for the cost of offering fringe benefits and the corresponding fringe benefits tax (FBT) you pay. In this guide, we’ll find…

Fringe Benefits Tax Meaning

As an employer in Australia, you’re required to pay fringe benefits tax (FBT) on benefits you provide your employees or their associates, on top of their salary or wages.  Read on for quick and easy-to-understand answers about fringe benefits taxes. Which Fringe Benefits Are Exempt? Some fringe benefits exempt from fringe benefits tax (FBT) can…

Fringe Benefits Amounts: When & What Do I Have To Report?

As an employee in Australia, it’s essential to know what fringe benefits are and how you and your employer must report them to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).  This article will explain what constitutes total reportable fringe benefits amounts, where to list them on your tax return, and how your fringe benefits reporting is affected…

What Are Reportable Fringe Benefits? A Guide for Employers

As an employer, it’s essential that you understand the answer to “what are reportable fringe benefits in Australia?” to ensure you’re paying all necessary tax. In line with the ATO’s guidelines, there are specific rules and regulations for paying fringe benefits tax. We cover everything you need to know in our quick-start guide for employers,…

What Are Exempt Reportable Fringe Benefits? A Guide for Employers

If you’re an employer, you’ve likely already explored fringe benefits in some capacity. But if you want to know all the details of ‘what is exempt reportable fringe benefits?’ in one location, our handy guide is an excellent place to start. By understanding what is exempt from reportable fringe benefits Centrelink, it’s a far quicker…

Who Pays Fringe Benefits Tax?

Fringe benefits tax (FBT) is paid by employers on certain benefits they provide to employees. These benefits include non-salary ‘payments’ to employees – such as gym membership payments, discounted loans, or reimbursements for expenses incurred by the employee. Sometimes these benefits may also be given to the employee’s family or other associates. FBT is payable…