Client Alert - March 2022

 

Employees vs contractors: more clarity coming

Recently, the High Court handed down a significant decision in a case involving the distinction between employees and contractors.

 

ATO urges vigilance: new TFN and ABN scams

The ATO has warned about an increase in reports of fake websites offering to provide tax file numbers and Australian business numbers for a fee.

 

Federal Budget fuel excise reduction: will all businesses benefit?

The uncertainty around fuel availability has seen fuel prices soar across Australia. The recent Federal Budget proposed an answer via a temporary (six-month) fuel excise reduction.

 

ATO’s COVID-related support for SMSFs

The ATO is offering support and relief to SMSF trustees for the 2019–2020, 2020–2021 and 2021–2022 income years.