
Division 7A Benchmark Interest Rate For 2022 Remains Unchanged
The Division 7A benchmark interest rate for the 2022 income year remains unchanged from the 2021 rate of 4.52%.
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Reminder of Superannuation Caps Indexation for 2022
From 1 July 2021, the superannuation contributions caps have been indexed for the 2022 income year.
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New ATO Data-Matching Programs
The ATO has advised that it will engage in two new data matching programs, as outlined below:
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SMSF Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements Interest Rates
The ATO has confirmed that the following interest rates charged under a limited recourse borrowing arrangement ('LRBA') to an SMSF would be consistent with the safe harbour terms the ATO will accept for the 2021/22 financial year.
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Introducing SMSF Rollover Alerts
Since February 2020, the ATO has been issuing alerts via email and SMS when certain changes are made to a self-managed super fund ('SMSF').
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Rent or Lease Payment Changes Due to COVID-19
The ATO has provided updates regarding the tax implications when a landlord gives, or a tenant receives, rent concessions (such as waivers or deferrals of rent) as a result of COVID-19.
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Lost, Damaged or Destroyed Tax Records
The ATO knows that many taxpayers are facing lasting impacts left in the wake of natural disasters, so if they find their records have been lost or destroyed, whether in cyclones, floods or bushfires, the ATO can help. According to ATO Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh:
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Taxable Payments Annual Reports (‘TPARs’) Due 28 August
2021 TPARs are due to be lodged for businesses who have paid contractors to provide the following services:
- building and construction;
- cleaning;
- courier, delivery or road freight;
- information technology (‘IT’); or
- security, surveillance or investigation.
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New ATO Data-Matching Programs Involving Property
The ATO has advised that it will engage in two new data matching programs dealing with property transactions, as outlined below:
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Super Guarantee Contribution Due Date for June 2021 Quarter
The due date for employers to make super guarantee contributions for their employees for the June 2021 quarter is 28 July 2021.
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Extension of Time to Make Repayments on Division 7A Loans
Under a complying Division 7A loan from a private company, the borrower must make minimum yearly repayments ('MYR') before the end of the lender’s income year to avoid the loan being treated as an assessable dividend.
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ATO Warns On ‘Copy/Pasting’ Claims
The ATO is alerting taxpayers that its sights are set on work-related expenses like car and travel claims that are predicted to decrease in this year’s tax returns.
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Car Parking Threshold for 2022 FBT Year
The car parking threshold for the FBT year commencing on 1 April 2021 is $9.25.
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Luxury Car Tax Thresholds
The ATO has updated the luxury car tax ('LCT') thresholds for the 2021/22 financial year.
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Cryptocurrency Under The Microscope This Tax Time
The ATO is concerned that many taxpayers believe their cryptocurrency gains are tax-free, or only taxable when the holdings are cashed back into Australian dollars.
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Temporary Reduction in Pension Minimum Drawdown Rates Extended
The Government has announced an extension of the temporary reduction in superannuation minimum drawdown rates for a further year to 30 June 2022.
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Super Guarantee Rate Rising From 1 July 2021
The super guarantee rate will rise from 9.5% to 10% on 1 July 2021, so businesses with employees will need to ensure their payroll and accounting systems are updated to incorporate the increase to the super rate.
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Passenger Movement Data-Matching Program
The ATO will access data from the Department of Home Affairs on passenger movements during the 2016/17 to 2022/23 financial years, and match it with certain sections of ATO data holdings to identify taxpayers that can be provided with tailored information to help them meet their tax and superannuation obligations, or to ensure compliance with taxation and superannuation laws.
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ATO Asks Businesses To Check If They Are Still Using Their ABNs
The ATO has advised that, if a business hasn’t used its ABN for a while, the ATO may contact them about cancelling their ABN.
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Independent Review Service For Small Businesses Made Permanent
Following a successful multi-year pilot, the ATO’s small business independent review service will be offered permanently as a dispute resolution option for eligible small businesses.
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