ATO Audit Triggers: Protect Your Business Now
In 2024–25, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) estimated $8.3 billion in revenue effects from audit actions and incorrect claims stopped, so understanding
September 26, 2026
ATO compliance guidance for Australian businesses, professionals, property investors and taxpayers managing obligations, records, lodgements and regulatory risk.
In 2024–25, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) estimated $8.3 billion in revenue effects from audit actions and incorrect claims stopped, so understanding
You can run a profitable small business and still get caught out by tax if the cash leaves your account before the
Accrual accounting records revenue when it's earned and expenses when they're incurred, regardless of when cash changes hands. In Australia, that's the
PAYG withholding is the tax an entity collects from payments to employees and others on behalf of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO),
If your Australian business has international related party dealings above AUD 2 million, the Australian Taxation Office can expect disclosure in your
You're often deciding on merchant facilities at the same time you're hiring staff, tightening cash flow, and trying to keep billing accurate.
Dr Anya Sharma has just seen the first substantial payment land in her new company bank account. The work was real, the
Dr Anya Sharma is ready to grow. Her Sydney practice needs a practice manager, and the decision in front of her looks
A director signs off a lease between the trading company and the family trust. The rent feels commercially sensible. Months later, the
The decision usually starts in a familiar place. Your practice manager wants cleaner payroll and better reporting, your external accountant wants live
An invoice arrives from an overseas related company for “management services”. The amount may be commercially reasonable, or it may not be.
By Panbo Ye, CFP® | FCPA | SSA® | Founder, Everglow Your lead software developer just asked if the business could cover
A European software company sends its first sales director to Sydney. There's no leased office, no Australian subsidiary, and no warehouse. Just
The first official envelope from the tax office lands on your desk, and suddenly, it’s real. For many new business owners, that
If you own Australian residential property under foreign investment rules, the vacancy fee return isn't a side form to deal with later.
A business owner often reaches this point. A key employee needs to visit clients, move between sites, or be available after hours,
Written by Panbo Ye, CFP® | FCPA | SSA | Founder, Everglow A good year in business doesn't always mean cash feels
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