Tax
How Christmas bonuses affect taxable income and payroll tax
Handing out cash, gift cards, or time off? Know how these impact taxable income and payroll tax to stay on the ATO’s nice list.
Mark Chapman
20 PostsMark Chapman has over 25 years experience as a tax professional in both the UK and Australia, specialising in tax for individuals and SMEs. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and CPA Australia and a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation. He holds a Masters of Taxation Law with the University of New South Wales. Since 2015, Mark has been Director of Tax Communications with H&R Block Australia. He writes regularly on tax issues for numerous media outlets and presents on topical tax topics at seminars and other events. He broadcasts frequently on radio and television and writes a regular column for Money Magazine and Yahoo7 Finance. As a tax practitioner in the UK, he occupied a number of senior positions before moving to Australia in 2007 to join the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a senior director. He is also the author of Life and Taxes: A Look at Life Through Tax (Wolters Kluwer CCH, 2017) and the second, third and fourth editions of Australian Practical Tax Examples (Wolters Kluwer CCH, 2019, 2020 and 2021).
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Throwing a Christmas bash? Don’t let the taxman crash it
Christmas is a time for celebration, but if you’re not careful, it could lead to unexpected tax surprises. Here’s how to keep it fun and financially smart
Tax
What you need to know ahead of the 31st October tax deadline
This guide will provide you with essential information about the Australian tax system and the process of lodging your tax return
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Tax-friendly business restructures: A guide
As businesses grow and evolve, it’s often necessary to restructure their legal structure.
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The hidden tax savings in business restructuring
Is your business ready to grow? Learn how a strategic restructure can help you expand without the added burden of high taxes.
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Top areas the ATO will scrutinise in your 2024 tax return
By understanding these “hotspots,” you can ensure your tax return is accurate and avoid any unwanted attention from the ATO
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A tax guide to starting and running a home business
Here are some tax tips for starting a side hustle in 2024.
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What you need to know ahead of the October 31 tax deadline
Here’s what Aussies need to know ahead of the October 31 tax deadline to avoid being fined
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The Australian Tax Office hotspots 2023
Mark from H&R Block, makes predictions about what the ATO will be scrutinising closely when taxpayers file their returns
Tax, Accounting and Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping 101: Everything you need to know when kicking off your start-up
Here’s H&R Block’s guide to what you need to do to make your new venture financially robust.