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Are employee share schemes still sexy?

Strengthening the small business concessions and the scrip for scrip roll over .

We analyse whether employee share schemes are still an attractive option in the aftermath of the massive changes introduced in 2009.

“How the bloody hell are ya??”– quite well if you are a temporary resident!

We take a look at how our tax laws apply to temporary residents entering Australia.

Lifting the corporate veil

The recent Ace Insurance decision puts a spotlight on the age old question of employees vs contractors.

Trifectas, innings and tax on winnings

Contrary to general understanding, the ATO can tax your wins from gambling and betting in some circumstances.

Scrip please or scrip tease? The AAT rules in favour for roll-over relief

The recent AAT decisions in Dickinson and Fabig have found that scrip for scrip roll-over relief may be available in a broader range of situations than previously thought.

Lease or Hire… Which do you desire?

We analyse the tax treatment of common leasing arrangements seen by businesses today.

Deloitte/Norton Rose ESOP survey report

This study survey reveals employee share option plans are a barrier to innovation in Australia.

Division 7A: the saga continues

Developments in the Division 7A arena continue as the Board of Taxation releases a discussion paper analysing a post-implementation review of Division 7A.

The ABC of LAFHA

We clarify the confusion created by the numerous amendments made to the LAFHA provisions in the past couple of years.

The future of Government work

Details trends in work and technology that offer significant opportunities for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the government workforce.

Part IVA: the empire strikes back!