Understanding Fringe Benefits Tax
The 31st of March is fast approaching, which means the end of another Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year. FBT can quite often be ignored by many
The 31st of March is fast approaching, which means the end of another Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year. FBT can quite often be ignored by many
It’s important to acknowledge that the Government’s announcement is a proposal only. It will need to go through the usual parliamentary process and if legislated
Around this time last year, we sent you an email alerting you to the new process for Director IDs. With the deadline of 30th November
With the end of the financial year fast approaching, it is the ideal time to review your 2022 tax year so there are no surprises
The 2022 Budget marked a big change from the past 2 years which saw large expenditure and business support to help the economy and country
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Existing company directors will soon be asked to verify their identity and will be required to apply for a Director Identification Number (Director ID) by
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On Tuesday 11th May 2021, the Treasurer handed down the Federal Budget which sees a continuation of the Government’s focus to support the economy through a
The 2024 federal budget was unveiled on Tuesday by treasurer Jim Chalmers. There were minimal changes or reforms to the taxation system, especially concerning small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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Round 3 of the Business Boost Grant Program is scheduled to open at 9am on Wednesday, 6 September. The first stage of the competitive application process is a ‘Registration of Interest’ which is due by 5pm on Tuesday, 12 September. The Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training
During this tax season, millions of Australian taxpayers are expected to access their myGov accounts to lodge their tax returns. Whilst one might assume the system is secure, recent revelations have shown a significant security vulnerability in the Australian Tax Office’s (ATO) identity checking system. According to the ATO’s admission
We hope that the new financial year is off to a strong start for your business. As trusted partners in your financial journey, Halpin Partners is dedicated to providing you with timely updates and valuable insights to navigate the ever-changing accounting and taxation landscape. In this newsletter, we would like
As we approach the one-year anniversary of the new Albanese Government, there were hopes, or some fears, that the approach of the new Government would be significantly different to the prior Government, and that as a result, we would see a substantially different budget with major changes in tax policy.
If you’ve ever visited our office, then you may have noticed the writing on our wall behind our reception area… ‘the most dangerous phrase in the English language is… because we’ve always done it this way’. Our client, James Home Services Australia embodies these very words. We’ve been working with James Home
The 31st of March is fast approaching, which means the end of another Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year. FBT can quite often be ignored by many business owners, as they are unaware that some benefits they are providing to their employees may actually result in Taxable Fringe Benefits. Business owners should
It’s important to acknowledge that the Government’s announcement is a proposal only. It will need to go through the usual parliamentary process and if legislated as announced, the changes will commence from 1 July 2025 (i.e. after the next Federal election). In fact, Tuesday the Prime Minister stated there will