New Approved Occupational Clothing Guidelines 2017
The government has issued new guidelines to set out criteria for tax deductible non-compulsory uniforms.
A Different Perspective
2017 News
Single Touch Payroll update
A limited release of 'Single Touch Payroll' began for a small number of digital service providers and their clients on 1 July 2017, with Single Touch Payroll operating with limited functionality for a select number of employers.
The following timeline sets out what is happening in the lead-up to the mandatory commencement of Single Touch Payroll next year.
ATO warning regarding work-related expense claims for 2017
The ATO is increasing attention, scrutiny and education on work-related expenses (WREs) this tax time.
Assistant Commissioner Kath Anderson said: “We have seen claims for clothing and laundry expenses increase around 20% over the last five years. While this increase isn’t a sign that all of these taxpayers are doing the wrong thing, it is giving us a reason to pay extra attention.”
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.