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Approaches for Dating Someone Outside Your Culture

Heather Moore
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Dating an individual outside your way of life can be equally fascinating and challenging, but it really can also enrich your marriage. While there will be cultural variations and social expectations to navigate, working through these issues will help you focus on his passion between you and your spouse. Here are some tips with regards…
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Tricks for Dating far away

Heather Moore
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Dating far away can be a little tough, as there are varied traditions and cultures. The vital thing to do is certainly learn about the way of life of the nation you’re planning to date in. For instance , European customs values equality, so women have time to ask males away. And in many cases,…
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Are Your Contractors Really Employees?

Are Your Contractors Really Employees?

Emma Zajac
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Two landmark cases before the High Court highlight the problem of identifying whether a worker is an independent contractor or employee for tax and superannuation purposes. Many business owners assume that if they hire independent contractors they will not be responsible for PAYG withholding, superannuation guarantee, payroll tax and workers compensation obligations. However, each set…
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The ATO’s Attack on Trusts and Trust Distributions

Emma Zajac
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Late last month, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released a package of new guidance material that directly targets how trusts distribute income. Many family groups will pay higher taxes (now and potentially retrospectively) as a result of the ATO’s more aggressive approach. Family Trust Beneficiaries at Risk The tax legislation contains an integrity rule, section…
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ATO launches campaign to target tax withholding on overseas royalties

ATO Launches Campaign to Target Tax Withholding on Overseas Royalties

Emma Zajac
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ATO has embarked on a new campaign to target private wealth groups withholding tax on overseas royalties. The ATO’s International Risk for Private Groups Program has launched a campaign focusing on non-resident withholding tax relating to royalty expenses paid overseas for the 2019 and 2020 income years. Taxpayers who have paid royalties to a non-resident…
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Pandemic Leave Disaster Payments rules change

Changes to Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment Rules

Emma Zajac
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The rules for the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment, the payment accessible to those who have lost work because they have had to self-isolate with COVID-19, or are caring for someone who contracted it, changed on 18 January 2022. The new rules change the definition of a close contact in line with the harmonised national definition.…
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