Foreign tour operators lose GST-free status
The federal government is making some minor amendments in the Senate concerning the GST integrity measure dealing with the offshore
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Brough announces GST margin scheme backflip
The federal government has backed down on proposed changes to the GST margin scheme.
As foreshadowed by QBR on May 18,
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Company director jailed for GST fraud
A director of two online learning centres was jailed for three years on Friday by the Southport District Court for
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GST law change to push up housing costs
The price of new houses could increase by up to $20,000 because of a federal government decision to increase GST
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States/territories enjoy GST bonanza
The states and territories will have benefited from a cumulative GST windfall of $11.8 billion by 2007/08, more than triple
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GST-free honeymoon coming to end
The "honeymoon" period, where old long-term contracts have been allowed to continue to be GST-free since July 1, 2000 will
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ATO rules on B2B journal entries
The cloud of confusion over GST treatment of business-to-business journal entries that net the final payment may soon be lifted
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GST claims on 2nd hand goods targeted
Businesses claiming large GST input-tax credits on the sale of second-hand goods are being investigated by the Tax Office.
Tax Commissioner
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GST avoidance on new homes targetted
The Tax Office has released a key ruling that it claims makes ineffective the use of joint venture and grouping
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GST continues to hurt small business
Australia's smallest enterprises are still being discouraged by the effects of the GST, a new survey has found.
More than two
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ATO rules no tax on amateur prizes
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued its final ruling explaining the GST treatment of prizes awarded for competitions at
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Queensland man jailed for GST fraud
A Kingaroy man will have to serve a minimum of 15 months jail for attempted GST fraud after being convicted
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No GST 'windfall' for Qld: Mackenroth
Queensland Treasurer Terry Mackenroth today rejected the concept that the GST has provided a 'windfall' to the state.
Mackenroth, speaking during
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Cashflow pressures no concern: Hockey
Federal Small Business Joe Hockey has apparently dismissed concerns about serious GST-related cashflow problems crippling smaller enterprises.
A spokesperson for Victorian
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GST ruling to save developers millions
Developers will save millions of dollars in GST for in-kind contributions made to government agencies due to a legislative amendment
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GST and the sale of goods on consignment
The Tax Office has released a guide on how GST applies to goods held on consignment – that is, goods
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Call for annual BAS summaries for all biz
Businesses with an annual turnover of more than $2 million should be given an annual summary of their business activity
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Dealing with mixed supplies : GST ruling
An important GST ruling has been issued dealing with 'apportioning the consideration for a supply that includes taxable and non-taxable
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No more nice guy : ATO to fine late BASs
Penalties look set to apply to the 5% of businesses and individuals who have overdue Business Activity Statements (BAS), the
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Small business BAS package offered online
A BAS package specifically designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) take control of their tax payments has been
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