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ALP Announces Massive (potential) Changes to Trust Taxation

Editor: Although we don’t normally report on Opposition tax policies, this policy change is so fundamental, and the existing state of the Federal Parliament is so chaotic, that we believe it’s worth bringing this to your attention. The Leader of…

How to Register and Login to Hart Partners App

Go to the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) Type in the name of the App on the search bar: HartPartners (note: no spaces; for Android users, you may need to scroll few pages down to locate the app) Find the…

Introducing Hart Partners Mobile App

This free App has been designed by the Hart Partners practice to keep you up to date with your Accounting & Taxation needs. The Hart Partners App is designed to make it even easier for our clients to communicate and…

Car depreciation limit for 2017/18

The car limit for the 2017/18 income year is $57,581 (the same as the previous year).  This amount limits depreciation deductions and GST input tax credits. Example In July 2017, Laura buys a car to which the car limit applies…

Change to travel expenses for truck drivers

Editor: The ATO has released its latest taxation determination on reasonable travel expenses, and it includes a big change for employee truck drivers. For the 2017/18 income year, the reasonable amount for travel expenses (excluding accommodation expenses, which must be substantiated…

GST applies to services or digital products bought from overseas

From 1 July 2017, GST applies to imported services and digital products from overseas, including: digital products such as streaming or  downloading of movies, music, apps,      games and e-books; and services such as architectural, educational and legal. Australian GST…