Taxpayers continuing to work from home in the new year will be allowed to continue using the simplified working-from-home deduction method following a third extension by the ATO.

With thousands of Australian expats still hoping to return home following COVID-19, a mid-tier firm has highlighted some important tax implications and considerations, including the foreign pension transfers.

The Japanese car manufacturer has confirmed it has approached the ATO to return more than $18 million in JobKeeper payments after a spike in sales towards the end of last year.

COVID-19 has completely, and mercilessly, dictated the direction of economies and financial markets through most of this year. So, as we rapidly approach the end of an extremely unpredictable and volatile year, what's in store for 2021?

Making our website into a valuable resource for our clients is very important to us.  There are more tools and resources available when compared to almost anywhere else and this month we highlight our educational videos. 

We hope you enjoy these 'extras' and if you have any question then click on the Contact Us button  and ask. 

Brazen scams continue.  Police have issued a warning after a Sydney woman fell prey to an elaborate ATO scam that cost her $22,000.

The JobKeeper program moves into its final phase from Monday, with payment rates set to be reduced.

A new resource is now available that shows the rates per country of COVID-19 vaccinations.  We all suffered in many ways as COVID number increased, now, as expected, let's watch them start to drop.

Some fireworks and a great Advent Calendar to help you celebrate.  On behalf of all our staff we wish our clients and their families a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and a great holiday period.

JobKeeper deadlines for the second extension period have now been extended by the ATO ahead of the festive season.