We are pleased to announce the introduction of a new in-house compliance service offering for our clients. Every year the ATO and other government bodies target individuals, businesses & SMSFs for audits and reviews. If you, or one...
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is using sophisticated data-matching programs to cross-check your tax return against information from banks, employers, government agencies, digital platforms and more. If the numbers don’t match, expect follow-up questions — or even an audit....
With the 2025 Australian election approaching, both major parties have outlined different tax plans that could affect individuals and small business owners. Here’s a brief, overview of the key differences between Labor and the Liberal-National Coalition. Income Tax...
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) charges interest – called the General Interest Charge (GIC) and a Shortfall Interest Charge (SIC) when tax payments are late. Until now, GIC and SIC have been tax-deductible, meaning you could claim them as...
We are pleased to announce that Joe Zhao has been promoted to be a director of D W Johns & Co. This well-deserved promotion is a testament to Joe’s dedication and hard work over the years. Joe started at...
Applications are now open for Small businesses in South Australia to apply for a grant of up to 50% of the cost of energy efficient equipment or solutions. Grants are available for amounts of between $2,500 to $50,000. Am...
From the 2024 Financial Year, certain Not-for-profit entities will be required to lodge a NFP Self-review Return to determine their tax exempt status. Previously this has been self-assessed. The new requirements don’t apply to not for profits who are...