ArticlePanic Averted: LAFHA changes deferred to 1 OctoberThe Treasurer has announced that the starting date of the LAFHA reforms with new technical changes will be deferred.AustraliaTaxMoore Australia
ArticleReportable Tax Positions (RTP) schedule releasedCompanies face a new requirement to report uncertain and other tax positions to the Australian Taxation Office.AustraliaTaxMoore Australia
ArticleSpring racing carnival, year-end and staff parties to reward employees and clientsEmployers should consider possible FBT and income tax implications of providing 'entertainment' for staff and clients.AustraliaTaxMoore Australia
ArticleTowards a culture of governance for school staff and students Building a school culture that values compliance and governance is the key behind delivering trust and integrity.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionMoore Australia
ArticleLiving Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA) – New RatesThe ATO has recently announced updated amounst for the reasonable food component of a LAFHA for expatriate employees in to Australia and domestic transfers applicable for the 2011/12 FBT year. AustraliaTaxMoore Australia
ArticleBusiness Services: Executive Health CheckAs businesses compete to recruit and retain executives in the midst of a global skills shortage, the ability of employers to look outside the square with respect to the support they provide key personal is critical.AustraliaEmployment and HRMoore Australia
ArticleProperty WarrantsThe advent of superannuation has changed the way many Australians invest, but our love of direct real estate as an investment shows no sign of abating. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMoore Australia
ArticleCould you be eligible for a 40%+ tax offset for your current farming practices?You may be eligible for research and development activities under the Australian Government's R&D Tax Incentive Program.AustraliaTaxMoore Australia
ArticleATO focus on businesses - A timely reminderThe mid-way point of the 2011 financial year is a good time to recap the key risk areas identified by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) in its Compliance Program 2010-11 released in July last year.AustraliaTaxMoore Australia
ArticleConstruction TrustIn recent years the construction industry has grown, fuelled by various internal and external factors. Intense economic activity since 2003, in particular the agribusiness sectors, have had a strong influence in our region.ArgentinaReal Estate and ConstructionMoore Australia
ArticleCorporate Recovery: Corporations Act – Section 197Directors of companies face a multitude of responsibilities, potential exposures and personal liabilities.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMoore Australia
ArticleASIC guidance on Jobkeeper notices for listed entitiesListed entities must disclose certain details about JobKeeper payments that have been received or voluntarily repaid. AustraliaFinance and BankingMoore Australia
ArticleTOFA Stages 3 And 4 Reintroduced Into ParliamentOn 4 December 2008 the Assistant Treasurer introduced into Parliament the Tax Laws Amendment (Taxation of Financial Arrangements) Bill 2008, containing the legislation for stages 3 and 4 of TOFA.AustraliaFinance and BankingMoore Australia
ArticleApplication Of Margin Scheme To Sale Of Strata Units RejectedThe recent Federal Court decision has produced an unpalatable result which conflicts with the common application of the margin scheme (i.e. it was concluded that developers cannot rely on the margin scheme upon the sale of strata units developed post-1 July 2000 on land which was held pre-1 July 2000).AustraliaTaxMoore Australia
ArticleShippers Deserve More Credit: The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme And The Shipping / Marine IndustryOn the 7 April 2008 Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs, Chris Bowen, released exposure draft legislation and commentary for the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Fuel Tax Adjustment Arrangements.AustraliaTransportMoore Australia
ArticleHow Green Is Your Building?We are currently experiencing an energy crisis due to the increased demand for power as a result of strong economic growth over the past five years. South AfricaEnergy and Natural ResourcesMoore Australia
ArticleEmployment law changes that will impact your business in 2011A couple of important changes to employment relations legislation were introduced at the start of the New Year. There was of course the much heralded commencement of the first nationally-funded Paid Parental Leave scheme. This has been big news for weeks now as employers grapple with understanding what’s required of them.AustraliaEmployment and HRMoore Australia
ArticleGrant Alert: NSW Research and Development FundThis NSW fund will support SMEs and scaleups to commercialise products that address impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Moore Australia
ArticleProperty and taxes: Self-managed superannuation fundsA range of specific rules need to be considered when using an SMSF to acquire assets as a property investment.AustraliaTaxMoore Australia