Fact Sheets
In response to client feedback, Accru has created a series of fact sheets to address common client queries:
Tax Offsets: 2012-13
Rebates and eligibility criteria for Low Income Tax Offset, Medical Expenses Offset, Entrepreneur Offset and Senior Australian Tax Offsets as at 30 June 2012.
Company Tax
Quick reference to common issues such as shareholder loans and benefits, exemptions, trusts and Div 7A
Taxation of Employment Payments
Covers the taxation of Australian employment payments including termination payments, preservation age, death benefits, annual leave and long service leave.
Trust Distributions
What is required by 30 June 2012?
Basic Pension Rules
Covers preservation age, minimum and maximum pension withdrawals, and PAYG and tax rules - as at June 2012.
Superannuation Contributions
Covers caps, rules, offsets and government co-contributions - as at March 2013.
Streamlining your Super Fund Processes
Suggestions for clients with SMSFs to streamline their accounting and tax return processing
Employing Staff in Australia - PAYG and Superannuation
Employing Staff in Australia - Payroll Tax and Worker's Compensation
What are your tax, super and payroll obligations if you are employing staff in Australia for the first time?
Government Benefits
Rates and eligibility criteria for the Age Pension, Sickness and Widow Allowance.
Home Office Deductions
What home office deductions can sole traders and employees claim?
Income Protection Insurance
What will income protection insurance provide if you are unable to work due to injury or sickness?
Motor Vehicle Deductions
What kind of travel is tax deductible and how are motor vehicle claims determined?
Superannuation
Brief guide to superannuation contributions, income streams and taxation.
Transition to Retirement Pensions
How to make use of your superannuation before retirement and take advantage of favourable tax treatment.
US Tax Services for Expat US Citizens
Brief guide to tax compliance for US citizens residing in New Zealand and Australia.
First Home Buyers
This fact sheet provides a quick reference to entitlements you may be eligible for when purchasing your first home.
Living Away from Home Allowances
The Federal Government has abolished the tax free living-away-from-home-allowance for foreign nationals working in Australia. This factsheet describes the changes taking place from 1 October 2012.
Please contact your local Accru adviser if you would like assistance with any of these issues.
