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May 2013

In this issue: Click to Download PDFProposed changes to superannuation; Self-education expenses next on the chopping block; Taxpayer slammed by 'benchmarking' audit; Cars still on ATO's FBT radar; FBT: Benchmark interest rate; FBT: Cents per kilometre basis; Download the PDF newsletter.

April 2013

In this issue: Click to Download PDFReturns with refunds will need bank account details; SMSF update from the ATO; Changes to the SMSF Levy; Date of disposal occurred when Heads of Agreement signed; Car expense per km rate - 2012/13; ETP cap amount for 2013/14; Download the PDF newsletter.

March 2013

In this issue: Click to Download PDFHelp for taxpayers - Bushfires and floods; ATO Data Matching programs; Company loss carry-back rules; The super fund pension exemption extended after death of recipient; Pension deeming rates to be reduced; Baby Bonus drops from $5,000 to $3,000; Transferring assets to SMSFs; Taxpayer hit with 93% tax on excess superannuation contribution; Download the PDF newsletter.

February 2013

In this issue: Click to Download PDFNew rules for trustees of SMSF's; New Superannuaton Legislation; ATO Data Matching Programs; Termination of Employment: Legal Costs; How to (effectively) claim input tax credits on rental property expenses; Download the PDF newsletter.

December 2012

In this issue: Click to Download PDFATO's motor vehicle data matching program; ATO urges caution with SMSF property investments; Payments for electricity generated form solar panels; Trust resettlements and CGT; Changes to the GST treatment of Government charges; Download the PDF newsletter.

November 2012

In this issue: Click to Download PDFATO's Small Business Benchmarks; ATO's new Contractor Payments data matching program; GST can apply to "no-shows"; Super contributions capping rules-Individuals aged 75 and over; Cars on the ATO's 'FBT radar'; Changes to director obligations; Download the PDF newsletter.

October 2012

In this issue: Click to Download PDFTax Office "ups the ante" on tax file number reporting; Excess contributions case - special circumstances win for taxpayer; When is a business a business?; Scams, scams and more scams; Claim the tax-free threshold with more then one employer!; GIC & SIC rates for December 2012 quarter; Download the PDF newsletter.