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Labour costs may not be deductible for tax purposes

The ATO recently finalised its guidance (Taxation Ruling TR 2023/2) on when it considers labour costs incurred specifically for constructing and creating capital assets to be capital in nature and therefore not deductible under section 8-1 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

Paul Taylor

Paul specialises in providing personal and business wealth protection through life and disability insurance advice for professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners. With over 12 years in the insurance industry, together with his previous experience across a range of industries, Paul has built a strong knowledge of the diverse insurance requirements and personalised solutions required for […]

Matthew Basham

Since joining Pitcher Partners over 10 years ago, Matthew has become an integral part of the team that assists clients in managing the Private Business and Family Advisory function, predominately on taxation, compliance and structuring matters. Matt has strong problem-solving abilities and a keen business sense, both of which have enabled him to develop strong […]

Juliana Kee

Juliana provides tax advisory and compliance services to listed investment companies, large privately owned companies and managed funds. Her experience extends across a range of industries including financial services, technology, property and engineering. Recognising the importance of having a supportive network throughout a career journey, Juliana has been a mentor and source of inspiration for numerous junior […]

Jordan Mitchelhill

Jordan is an assurance and financial reporting expert across a range of industries including a focus on supporting clients in the property and construction, agriculture and not-for-profit sectors. He has extensive experience providing services to publicly listed companies through to private family-owned enterprises and not-for-profit organisations. Jordan’s diverse professional experience allows him to provide commercial […]

Lisa Tsoulakis

A highly regarded professional, Lisa has an impressive career spanning more than 20 years. During her tenure with Pitcher Partners’ Adelaide firm, she has gained significant experience providing accounting and compliance services and advice, including business structuring, tax planning, finance applications, business structuring and general taxation advice and strategies to a diverse range of clients. […]

How construction businesses can weather this perfect storm

Key points Construction businesses are facing a perfect storm of supply chain delays, material cost spikes, labour shortages, and fixed-price contract pressures. Monthly or quarterly financial reporting is essential to understand real-time business performance and make informed decisions. Focusing on cash flow, profitability, and cost control can help businesses stay solvent and adapt to volatile […]

Victorian State Budget 2023-24: Analysis

Treasurer Tim Pallas handed down the Victorian State Budget 2023-24 on the afternoon of 23 May 2023. It contains a number of proposed changes to Victoria’s tax regime, the most significant of which for business relate to payroll tax, land tax and stamp duty reform for commercial and industrial properties.

Victorian State Budget 2023-24: Stamp duty to be abolished on commercial and industrial properties

Today’s 2023-24 State Budget saw the Treasurer announce a significant reform to Victoria’s duty regime, with duty on commercial and industrial properties to be replaced over time with an annual property tax.
The finer details of the new regime are unlikely to be known for some months as we understand the Government intends to consult with industry before introducing the relevant legislation into Parliament. However, based on the Government’s media release we understand the change will involve:

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