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Got your holiday reading, listening sorted? We do… here’s your handy recap of the major employment tax updates for 2024
In this article, Hayley Lock, Stacey Biggar and Sam Gathercole provide a full recap of major employment tax developments in 2024 with quick links to feature articles and podcasts perfect for poolside perusal.
Tax measures announced in 2024-25 MYEFO
Although the Federal Government’s MYEFO did not include any major tax reforms, several tax measures were announced, as outlined by Alia Lum and Amanda Maguire.
Budget deficits $21.8 billion deeper than expected
Over the longer term, to keep control of our public finances, hard decisions will need to be made about cutting spending and/or increasing revenues, writes KPMG Australia’s Chief Economist Brendan Rynne.
Australian public country-by-country reporting – legislation enacted, ‘specified jurisdictions’ published
The legislation to implement mandatory public disclosures of country-by-country tax information for multinational groups has been enacted, as outlined by Phil Beswick, Alia Lum, Tim Keeling, Sean Madden and Amanda Maguire.
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New KPMG study – The Australian tax transparency terrain
With the Australian legislation introducing new mandatory public tax transparency reporting having passed Federal Parliament, organisations will need to consider appropriate actions to respond to the new requirements, as outlined by Phil Beswick, Alia Lum, Tim Keeling, Sean Madden and Katryne Chia.
A costly incentive: $13.6m promoter penalty hit
This decision was insightful as it sets out a number of details found, by the Federal Court of Australia, to be a ‘tax exploitation scheme’, as detailed by Mukul Relan, David Vuong, Melissa Bader, and Georgia King-Siem.
Podcast episode 60: Intangible assets, transfer pricing and anti-avoidance - how did we get here?
This episode explores how companies are meeting their tax obligations when it comes to intangible assets, such as software royalties, what cross-border issues are arising and the current level of activity and guidance coming from tax administrators.
What could the result of the US election mean for Australian companies?
In this series of four articles, the Australia Geopolitics Hub will analyse how President-elect Trump’s policy pronouncements could reshape the geopolitical map, and ask, what does that mean for Australia and Australian businesses?
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Video: Inter-company financing and Transfer Pricing Controversy
With two significant cross-border financing cases handed down in favour of the Commissioner, Tim Keeling and Keith Swan discuss how the ATO have reacted to these cases and why the importance of evidence cannot be understated.
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Australian public country-by-country reporting – legislation enacted, ‘specified jurisdictions’ published
The legislation to implement mandatory public disclosures of country-by-country tax information for multinational groups has been enacted, as outlined by Phil Beswick, Alia Lum, Tim Keeling, Sean Madden and Amanda Maguire.
New KPMG study – The Australian tax transparency terrain
With the Australian legislation introducing new mandatory public tax transparency reporting having passed Federal Parliament, organisations will need to consider appropriate actions to respond to the new requirements, as outlined by Phil Beswick, Alia Lum, Tim Keeling, Sean Madden and Katryne Chia.
Insights from the Top 500 and Next 5,000 Findings Reports
The ATO reiterated the importance of tax governance processes, noting basic tax errors would decrease through the implementation of a documented tax governance framework, as discussed by Keith Swan, Belinda Cheesewright, Blake Indian, Aylin Harapoz and Sydney Karampour.
Webinar recording: Is the ATO focussed on your private group?
This webinar, held on Thursday 5 December, features guest speakers from the Australian Taxation Office on the Private Wealth Top 500 Program and Next 5000 Program.
Corporate Tax View all >
Tax measures announced in 2024-25 MYEFO
Although the Federal Government’s MYEFO did not include any major tax reforms, several tax measures were announced, as outlined by Alia Lum and Amanda Maguire.
Webinar recording: European Union tax perspectives
This webinar, held on Wednesday 11 December 2024, focuses on BEPS 2.0 in the EU, tax incentives, tax transparency and the key EU direct tax initiatives.
Webinar recording: Is the ATO focussed on your private group?
This webinar, held on Thursday 5 December, features guest speakers from the Australian Taxation Office on the Private Wealth Top 500 Program and Next 5000 Program.
That’s a wrap - end of year Australian tax legislative update
Alia Lum and Amanda Maguire outline recent tax legislative developments and look ahead to 2025.
Deal Advisory - Tax View all >
Third-party debt test and restructures in response to the thin capitalisation changes – New ATO draft guidance
Taxpayers that are considering undertaking restructures or refinances in relation to debt, should review the guidance against their own circumstances to identify the risk that the ATO will seek to apply the anti-avoidance provisions, as outlined by Stephen Carpenter, Katrina Piva, Josh Cardwell, Matt Ervin and Amanda Maguire.
Franking in a capital raise environment
As detailed by Stephen Carpenter, Hannah Hesse, Stacey Hannam and Tom Beddoe, care needs to be taken with the new provisions in relation to franking credits when there has been or will be a capital raise.
Federal Government passes legislation on build-to-rent tax concessions
Build-to-rent legislation passed by parliament contains some welcome positive changes, balanced by continuing uncertainty on key issues.
Victoria introduces various state taxation measures – October 2024
As outlined by Sarah Shaw, the Victorian Government has introduced several state taxation measures, some of which have now commenced from October 2024.
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Budget deficits $21.8 billion deeper than expected
Over the longer term, to keep control of our public finances, hard decisions will need to be made about cutting spending and/or increasing revenues, writes KPMG Australia’s Chief Economist Brendan Rynne.
Australia’s unemployment rate drops to 3.9%
Importantly, in seasonally adjusted terms, all this employment growth was driven by full-time jobs; this has been fuelled by elevated levels of public spending, writes KPMG Chief Economist Brendan Rynne.
What could the result of the US election mean for Australian companies?
In this series of four articles, the Australia Geopolitics Hub will analyse how President-elect Trump’s policy pronouncements could reshape the geopolitical map, and ask, what does that mean for Australia and Australian businesses?
Inflation in Australia is falling but will interest rates follow?
While demand-driven factors are now contributing less to inflation than at any time in the post-COVID-19 period, and are in fact back in line with ‘normal settings’, the supply side of the economy is still problematic, writes KPMG Chief Economist Brendan Rynne.
Employment View all >
Got your holiday reading, listening sorted? We do… here’s your handy recap of the major employment tax updates for 2024
In this article, Hayley Lock, Stacey Biggar and Sam Gathercole provide a full recap of major employment tax developments in 2024 with quick links to feature articles and podcasts perfect for poolside perusal.
Upcoming webinar: Benchmarking approaches in global mobility
This webinar, to be held on Wednesday 4 December 2024, will feature a panel of KPMG Global Mobility professionals who will share the results and trends from the newly released report.
Webinar recording: Quarterly Super and Estate Planning update
This webinar, held on Thursday 21 November, reviewed recent changes to legislation, emerging issues regarding superannuation and SMSFs, and what this means for planning for your retirement and succession.
ASIC’s sustainability reporting website for corporates
ASIC launches new web pages to give stakeholders an understanding of its responsibility for regulating the new sustainability reporting regime.
Grants & Incentives View all >
Tax measures announced in 2024-25 MYEFO
Although the Federal Government’s MYEFO did not include any major tax reforms, several tax measures were announced, as outlined by Alia Lum and Amanda Maguire.
A costly incentive: $13.6m promoter penalty hit
This decision was insightful as it sets out a number of details found, by the Federal Court of Australia, to be a ‘tax exploitation scheme’, as detailed by Mukul Relan, David Vuong, Melissa Bader, and Georgia King-Siem.
Federal Government passes legislation on build-to-rent tax concessions
Build-to-rent legislation passed by parliament contains some welcome positive changes, balanced by continuing uncertainty on key issues.
Upcoming webinar: Benchmarking approaches in global mobility
This webinar, to be held on Wednesday 4 December 2024, will feature a panel of KPMG Global Mobility professionals who will share the results and trends from the newly released report.
Indirect Tax View all >
Video: New supplementary annual GST return - what to expect?
Director Catherine Ommundson discusses what Top 100 and Top 1,000 taxpayers can do to prepare for the Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) new supplementary annual reporting requirement.
Video: GST reporting requirement for Top 100 and Top 1,000 taxpayers
Indirect Tax Partner Jacqui Hardwick discusses the Australian Taxation Office's new supplementary annual reporting requirement for Top 100 and Top 1,000 taxpayers.
Podcast episode 58: New GST reporting requirement for large market taxpayers
Jacqui Hardwick and Catherine Ommundson discuss the Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) new supplementary annual reporting requirement for Top 100 and Top 1,000 taxpayers and what guidance is available to assist organisations to comply.
Victoria introduces various state taxation measures – October 2024
As outlined by Sarah Shaw, the Victorian Government has introduced several state taxation measures, some of which have now commenced from October 2024.
International Tax View all >
Australian public country-by-country reporting – legislation enacted, ‘specified jurisdictions’ published
The legislation to implement mandatory public disclosures of country-by-country tax information for multinational groups has been enacted, as outlined by Phil Beswick, Alia Lum, Tim Keeling, Sean Madden and Amanda Maguire.
Podcast episode 60: Intangible assets, transfer pricing and anti-avoidance - how did we get here?
This episode explores how companies are meeting their tax obligations when it comes to intangible assets, such as software royalties, what cross-border issues are arising and the current level of activity and guidance coming from tax administrators.
ATO changes to the CbC reporting exemption process
The changes, to be implemented after 1 January 2025, may mean affected entities are required to lodge additional country-by-country reporting statements, as outlined by Jane Rolfe and Aaron Yeo.
What could the result of the US election mean for Australian companies?
In this series of four articles, the Australia Geopolitics Hub will analyse how President-elect Trump’s policy pronouncements could reshape the geopolitical map, and ask, what does that mean for Australia and Australian businesses?
Migration View all >
Webinar recording: Introducing the Skills in Demand Visa
This webinar, held on Thursday 12 December, explores the Skills in Demand Visa, which was introduced by the Australian Government on 7 December 2024.
Upcoming webinar: Trump tariffs - Potential impacts in the US, Canada, Mexico and beyond
This webinar, to be held on Thursday 19 December 2024, will delve beneath the headlines and explore the implications of these developments and address the concerns businesses may have in the new trade environment we are entering.
Visa condition changes aimed at reducing exploitation, increasing productivity
Mark Wright, Maria Hrambanis and Samantha Panchal summarise recent immigration-related developments in Australia relating to visa work conditions.
Being brave with technology
The ‘New world, Be brave’ publication series distils the experience and insights of Global Mobility professionals of KPMG member firms on some of today’s most pressing issues — along with innovative ways of addressing them.
Tax Law & Dispute Resolution View all >
Got your holiday reading, listening sorted? We do… here’s your handy recap of the major employment tax updates for 2024
In this article, Hayley Lock, Stacey Biggar and Sam Gathercole provide a full recap of major employment tax developments in 2024 with quick links to feature articles and podcasts perfect for poolside perusal.
A costly incentive: $13.6m promoter penalty hit
This decision was insightful as it sets out a number of details found, by the Federal Court of Australia, to be a ‘tax exploitation scheme’, as detailed by Mukul Relan, David Vuong, Melissa Bader, and Georgia King-Siem.
Podcast episode 60: Intangible assets, transfer pricing and anti-avoidance - how did we get here?
This episode explores how companies are meeting their tax obligations when it comes to intangible assets, such as software royalties, what cross-border issues are arising and the current level of activity and guidance coming from tax administrators.
Insights from the Top 500 and Next 5,000 Findings Reports
The ATO reiterated the importance of tax governance processes, noting basic tax errors would decrease through the implementation of a documented tax governance framework, as discussed by Keith Swan, Belinda Cheesewright, Blake Indian, Aylin Harapoz and Sydney Karampour.
Technology View all >
The Pulse of Fintech H1 2024
This report provides an overview of key global and Australian fintech investment trends and highlights in the first half of 2024.
Diving into the future of AI as ‘client zero’
KPMG firms are integrating AI into Audit, Tax and Advisory solutions as well as exploring practical use cases that have been designed to accelerate and enhance organizations’ audit processes, tax transparency and reporting obligations and meet clients’ ambitious business transformation objectives.
No ‘crisis’ with Australia’s current productivity slump
KPMG Australia’s economics team presents its analysis and findings on whether Australia is undergoing a real ‘productivity crisis’.
Canada’s digital services tax now in effect
Businesses should determine how they may be affected by the DST rules, including considering the accounting implications regarding their obligations under this new tax law.
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