Repaying a Division 7A loan correctly is crucial to avoid the loan being treated as an unfranked dividend, which can result in unexpected tax liabilities. Here are the primary ways to repay a Division 7A loan: 1. Minimum Yearly Repayments Interest and Principal: The borrower must make minimum yearly repayments, which include both interest and
When dealing with Division 7A loan agreements, it's crucial to adhere to specific timelines to ensure compliance with tax regulations. One of the most important deadlines to remember is that the loan agreement must be in writing before the company's tax return lodgement date for the financial year in which the loan was made.
Trusts are a popular vehicle for both investment and business purposes. One effective strategy that trustees often employ is the use of corporate beneficiaries to distribute trust profits. This approach can offer several tax planning advantages. Here’s a detailed look at how this strategy works and its implications. Understanding Corporate Beneficiaries A corporate beneficiary is
What is Division 7A? If you have a company within your family structure, it is likely that you have come across a tax concept called ‘Division 7A’. Division 7A is a set of rules within the Australian tax system, designed to prevent private company profits from being distributed to shareholders or their associates without
There has been much ruckus in the media about a proposed new tax for superfund balances over $3 million. This article breaks down the basics of what you need to know: Current rules First thing to note, is these proposed new rules are not yet law! So watch this space. Very broadly, under the
On 31 March 2023, the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year ends. With the ever-increasing budget deficits as a result of COVID-19, the ATO will be reviewing whether all employers who should be paying FBT are paying it, and that they are paying the right amount. The ATO has recently announced that the ‘FBT gap’
The ATO has recently released a draft tax guidance (PCG 2022/D4) for claiming tax deductions for working from home. From 1 July 2022, the ATO has explained that taxpayers who are working from home can claim deductions based on their actual expenses, or alternatively they can potentially adopt a revised fixed rate method which
If you are a director of a company and you have not yet applied for your director ID – the following information is important to you! All Directors must apply for a director identification number (director ID) by 30 November 2022. Please note this also applies to you if you have a corporate trustee for your
The ATO have recently flagged some common mistakes they come across for sole traders. These include: not adjusting expense deduction claims for private use; omitting wages or other income earned outside the business; and incorrectly offsetting non-commercial losses against other income. The following ATO link provides a range of information, guides & fact sheets
