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June 2020

Superannuation contributions – don’t leave it too late

With 30 June fast approaching, it is necessary to be aware of the timing issues that may impact superannuation deductions and your contribution caps. In general, provided the relevant conditions are met, superannuation deductions can only be claimed in the year the superannuation fund receives the contributions.

Adaption Grant Program – Round 2 opening 1 July 2020

The Queensland government is extending the Small Business COVID-19 Adaption Grant Program, with applications opening on 1 July 2020, find out how you can start preparing now and get in early.

Protecting capital losses – common issues with related party loans

The last few months have been tumultuous for Australia and within the tax world, we have seen a raft of new legislation being introduced to save the Australian economy. However, in trying to stay agile and keeping up to date with the changes, we may lose sight of the usual hidden issues contained within our complex tax system. One of these is the personal use assets provision and its impact on the capital gains tax (CGT) treatment of loans advanced by individuals (or any other entity) to prop up struggling businesses.

Extension of the Instant Asset Write Off and how it applies to motor vehicles

The Government has announced that it will extend the instant asset write off (IAWO) to 31 December 2020 for asset purchases below $150,000. Businesses with an aggregated turnover of less than $500 million are currently eligible for the write off and it is intended that this announcement will be legislated soon.

HomeBuilder – the Government’s new $25,000 grant

The Government has announced a new $680 million HomeBuilder package designed to spark life into the residential construction industry by encouraging the building of new homes and substantial renovations.