Category «Work Related Expenses – General»

Salary Sacrificing a bonus

Question BACKGROUND FACTS QUESTIONS Answer BF can only salary sacrifice income that is earned after he notifies his employer that he wants to salary sacrifice.  In the case of a bonus the notice needs to be given before the bonus “accrues”.   Looking at the figures you have provided, if I understand them correctly. 2022-2023 received …

GST on consulting work performed overseas

Question My client operates as an Australian based company, who travels overseas to inspect airline facilities and report on their conditions.He invoices another Australian based company for the work he’s done.I think my client should add GST to his invoices as his supplier is Australian based.However, the supplier then invoices a German based company for …

tax on dividends

Question I am an owner of a business,we have excess money in the bank which is available to take as a dividend,It has already been subject to company tax.If we take it we have been told we have to pay the tax difference between company and personal tax(13%).My question is if we leave the money …

Double Tax

Question Hi Julia,I am a Non-resident for tax purposes having lived in Japan for 10 years. I am in the process of being employed full time for a company in Sydney – working from Tokyo.I will of course be taxed for income by the Japanese, my question revolves around potential tax issues on the Australian …

Car Related Expenses

Question My wife works for Feros Care Ltd (ABN: 50 104 452 271) as a COmmunity Services Worker providing transport to aged clients and also travelling to their premises for in-home care.We are copnsidering purchasing a second vehicle to be used 100% for my wife’s work purposes.As she will be using the vehicle effectively 100% …

What can we claim?

Question We have come from NZ, sold up and will be buying a caravan as our home. Following the harvest trail via Workabout Australia, club members thereof, currently in Gargett for cane season.Do we need a ABN, if so, what is this, how do we get it etc?Do we go under backpackers or something else …


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