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We all know the old saying, “You’ve got to spend money to make money”. Small business owners know it particularly well! You invest a large amount of financial capital into your business to generate profit, like purchasing equipment, hiring employees, and marketing your products or services. These expenses and more can be claimed as tax…
Attention homeowners and investors in Australia! Property tax might not be the most exciting topic, but it’s one you can’t afford to ignore! So, we’ve put together this guide to cover the essentials of calculating Australian property tax rates in a way that’s easy to understand. With our expertise, navigating property tax becomes less of…
Welcome to the world of Australian property tax, where understanding your obligations is as important as owning the keys to your property! This no-nonsense guide cuts through the jargon to give you the essentials: who is responsible for property tax, the method for its calculation, an overview of exemptions and deductions, and strategies for managing…
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…
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…
It is a common practice for organisations to allow employees to use business vehicles for private purposes. This is considered an additional benefit received by the employee that differs from their salary or wage. Such additional benefits are known as fringe benefits, and employers are entitled to pay tax on them as of 1986. In…
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…
A fringe benefit is a form of compensation provided to employees that goes beyond their normal salary or wages. These benefits can include things like health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, housing allowances, education assistance programs, childcare programs, employee discounts, and more. Fringe benefits are usually provided by employers to attract and retain…
Knowing the answer to ‘what percentage of tax do I pay in Australia?’ is key to ensuring you meet your legal obligations and responsibilities. If you’re curious about ‘how do I know what percentage of tax I pay?’ as a business owner or you’re interested in working in Australia as a foreign resident, we’ve covered…
Taxes are unavoidable in life, and it’s no secret that when you sell your investment property you’ll be up for capital gains tax (CGT). You might not be able to avoid paying tax altogether, but can you reduce the amount of tax you pay? You’ll be pleased to know that yes – there are simple…