Employees incorrectly treated as independent contractors The ATO is warning businesses that if they incorrectly treat an employee as an independent contractor, then they risk receiving penalties and charges, including: PAYG withholding penalty for failing to deduct tax from worker payments and send it to the ATO; Super guarantee charge (‘SGC’), which is more than the super that would have been paid if the worker was classified correctly.  SGC consists…  Read more

Changes to car thresholds from 1 July The car limit for the 2026 income year is $69,674.This is the highest value that a taxpayer can use to calculate depreciation on a car where they use the car for work or business purposes and they first use or lease the car in the 2026 income year. If a taxpayer is buying a car and the price is more than the car…  Read more

How to manage business day-to-day transactions The ATO has the following tips for small business owners “that can make your tax life easier”:  They should keep an eye on upcoming expenses, and regularly update their books and reconcile their accounts. They should set aside the GST they collect (e.g., by transferring it into another bank account within the business to keep it separate from their cash flow).  They can also…  Read more