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MGD Tax Update | June 2023

26 June 2023
A summary of recent tax developments and information that we hope you find interesting and useful. This update contains a wide range of information, with a particular focus on year end tax tips, what's in the parliamentary pipeline, late lodgments, FBT issues, and key upcoming tax dates.

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MGD Tax Update (Federal Budget) | June 2023

20 June 2023
A summary of recent tax developments and information that we hope you find interesting and useful. This update contains a wide range of information, with a particular focus on tax and superannuation measures from the Federal Budget 2022-23 and key tax dates.

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Young People and Super – Can We Eat Our Avocado and Retire Too?

12 December 2022
By Priyanka Luecke
For many younger people, superannuation is generally a low priority on their list of things to consider. Which is why, with a raft of legislative reforms now in play, there are active efforts from Government to engage the younger generation more in their superannuation.

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Five Money Mistakes You Should Try to Avoid When Repatriating to Australia

24 November 2022
By Richard Marsden
Repatriation can be a complex process when it comes to your finances. Seeking the right advice can help you avoid losing thousands of dollars in unnecessary tax whilst also help you achieve better wealth outcomes for your new life ahead.

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MGD Tax Update | November 2022

17 November 2022
A summary of recent tax developments and information that we hope you find interesting and useful. This update contains a wide range of information, with a particular focus on tax measures from the Federal Budget 2022-23, business income and expenses, stapled superannuation funds, and key tax dates.

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Repatriation with Children – The Right Advice

11 November 2022
By Richard Marsden
In this article, we welcome esteemed psychologist Deirdre Brandner who discusses how best to prepare and manage the repatriation experience for children of all ages, plus she shares her top tips for parents guiding children through this transition.

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Rolling Your Money – It’s a Bumpy Road

8 November 2022
By Priyanka Luecke
The term ‘rollover’ refers to transferring money within the superannuation environment. This article discusses the process of doing this through SuperStream, a government reform to improve the efficiency of the superannuation system, and the potential issues some people are experiencing.

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Returning to Australia from Hong Kong? Here Are Ten Things You Need to Know

7 November 2022
By Richard Marsden
Are you an Australian expat currently planning to return home from Hong Kong? Regardless of how eager you may be to return home, it is imperative to plan ahead and seek astute advice to ensure your repatriation experience is as smooth as possible, both from a lifestyle and financial perspective.

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Director ID – Director I-Can’t

1 November 2022
By Priyanka Luecke
The director identification number is a 15-digit unique identifier that will help prevent the use of false or fraudulent director identities with the new registry services of the Australian Business Registry Services. The purpose of the director ID is to trace directors’ relationships with their companies and prevent illegal phoenix activity.

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ATO Expands Audit Scope on Related Party Leases

20 September 2022
By Andrew Albury
The Australian Taxation Office has heightened its focus on related party leases and has adopted a stricter approach in the way it applies the sole purpose test and section 109.

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Reminder: Compulsory Director ID

1 September 2022
Last year, we shared some information about the requirement for all new and existing directors of a company, registered Australian body, registered foreign company, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation to apply for and obtain a director identification number. We would like to remind existing directors that they must apply for a director ID by 30 November 2022.

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MGD Tax update | December 2021

16 December 2021
A summary of recent tax developments and information that we hope you find interesting and useful. This update contains a wide range of information, with a particular focus on Director identification number requirements, Phase 2 of Single Touch Payroll, JobKeeper statistics, new stapled superannuation fund rules, and key upcoming tax dates.

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Compulsory Director Identification Number

25 October 2021
Earlier this year, the government released a data standard for Director Identification Numbers, which follows on from the Treasury Laws Amendment (Registries Modernisation and Other Measures) Act 2020. The Treasury has now revealed the deadlines by which new and existing directors will need to apply for a director ID to avoid civil and criminal penalties.

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MGD Tax update | October 2021

20 October 2021
A summary of recent tax developments and information that we hope you find interesting and useful. This update contains a wide range of information, with a particular focus on COVID-19 financial support measures available to businesses, tax on COVID-19 financial support payments, 2020-21 tax changes for businesses, superannuation for individuals, and key upcoming tax dates.

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MGD Tax update | June 2021

28 June 2021
A summary of recent tax developments and information that we hope you find interesting and useful. This update contains a wide range of information, with particular focus on incentives to help businesses recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, small business tax time errors to avoid, fringe benefits tax, year-end tax tips, and key upcoming tax dates.

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MGD Tax update | February 2021

25 February 2021
Here is our MGD Tax update containing up-to-date, relevant, and practical tax-related information, updates, and news. Our update contains helpful information specifically related to COVID-19 measures, what the ATO has been up to, other news, and key tax dates. Read on to find out information related to the JobMaker Hiring Credit, JobKeeper, two temporary measures to encourage business investment, varying PAYG instalments, and more.

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MGD Tax update

17 December 2020
In light of the recent Federal Budget announcement and the ongoing economic stimulus measures for individuals and businesses affected by COVID-19, here is our MGD Tax Update containing up-to-date, relevant, and practical tax-related information, updates, and news. Our update contains helpful information specifically related to small- to medium-sized businesses, including budget measures now law, a JobKeeper update, business tax tips, boosting apprenticeship commencements, and key tax dates.

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