New Airbnb tax
As of 1 January 2025, there will be a 7.5 per cent levy for short stay holiday house accommodation bookings in Victoria. This will apply… from New Airbnb tax
Tax
Tax
No stamp duty on apartments for 12 months
The Government recently announced a 12-month exemption on stamp duty for those purchasing a new build for apartments and townhouses. The 12-month period will apply… from No stamp duty on apartments for 12 months
Update
myGovID has changed to myID
Remember all that confusion we had about MyGov and MyGovID? Well, the Government listened, and they have now changed MyGovID to myID. Still confused? Donāt… from myGovID has changed to myID
Tax
Do social media influencers pay tax?
Being a social media influencer is now considered a lucrative and exciting career choice for many. What is a social media influencer? An influencer is… from Do social media influencers pay tax?
Superannuation
Payday Superannuation on the radar
The Government has introduced a proposed policy for timely superannuation guarantee contributions. Under this policy, from Tuesday 1 July 2026, employers will be required to… from Payday Superannuation on the radar
Business
When do you need a business valuation?
West Carr & Harvey are often called upon to provide business valuations for a variety of reasons. When might you need a business valuation? 1…. from When do you need a business valuation?
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Audit Shield
You may have recently received a notification from us regarding āAudit Shieldā coverage. These emails are sent to you on our behalf, by āAccountancy Insurance.ā… from Audit Shield
Tax
Vacant Residential Land Tax (VRLT) now Victoria wide
All landowners with vacant residential property in the 2024 calendar year are now required to notify the State Revenue Office (SRO) by 15 January 2025…. from Vacant Residential Land Tax (VRLT) now Victoria wide
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Mythical deductions
Weddings, pets, chocolateā¦ Rumours of what we can and canāt claim on tax have done the rounds for years. We thought it would be fun… from Mythical deductions
Update
End of financial year countdown
Itās a big time of year in the world of small business and tax, so weāve put together a quick checklist and some key changes… from End of financial year countdown
