你是否拥有投资物业或奢侈的生活方式资产，如游艇、高档汽车甚至飞机？如果是，澳大利亚税务局(ATO)近期将密切关注这些资产，以确保在纳税申报表中申报的内容与实际的财务和资产数据保持一致。

最近，ATO推出了两项新的数据匹配计划，专门针对投资物业所有者和拥有高价值生活方式资产的个人。

投资物业:ATO的焦点

长期以来，投资性房产一直是ATO关注的焦点，尤其是在确保正确报告租金收入和抵扣方面。在之前对住宅投资物业贷款和房东保险数据进行检查的数据比对工作基础上，ATO 现在扩大了其覆盖范围。从2018-19财年到2025-26财年，ATO将从物业管理软件中收集数据。

这些数据采集包括广泛的信息:

• 业主身份详细信息: 包括个人信息，如姓名、地址、电话号码、出生日期、电子邮件地址、企业名称和澳大利亚企业号码(ABN)(如适用)。
• 物业详细信息: 诸如物业地址、物业首次出租日期以及物业管理人的详细信息(包括其ABN和执照号码)。
• 物业交易: 租金收入和支出的详细记录，包括交易期限、说明、金额和租金账户余额。

这项新计划不仅是一项重大举措，它还是对 ATO 自 2016 年 7 月 1 日以来持续从各州和地区政府收集物业转让数据的重要补充。这意味着每季度都会定期向ATO报告财产转移数据。

最新的数据比对举措主要针对以下房东:

• 未能按要求提交出租物业明细表;
• 少报或漏报租金收入;
• 不正确申报抵扣额;
• 遗漏或不准确地报告资本利得税(CGT)信息。

正在审查的生活方式资产

除了投资性房产，ATO还通过与保险公司合作，加强了对高价值生活方式资产的监管。通过这种合作关系，ATO可以交叉参考奢侈品资产的所有权，例如:

• 价值6.5万澳元或以上的大篷车和房车;
• 价值65,000澳元或以上的机动车辆，包括汽车、卡车和摩托车;
• 价值65,000澳元或以上的纯种马;
• 每件估价在10万澳元或以上的艺术品;
• 价值10万澳元或以上的海上船只;
• 价值15万澳元或以上的飞机。

ATO将从这些保险公司那里收集大量信息，包括投保人的个人信息、资产购买价格和资产的主要用途等。

这些工作旨在查明个人或企业的以下情况：

• 积累或改善资产，但未在纳税申报表中申报这些收购;
• 处置资产而未申报收入及/或资本利得;
• 错误申报商品及服务税 (GST) 抵免;
• 当企业拥有的资产用于个人目的时，未附加福利税(FBT)。

这对纳税人意味着什么?

ATO的数据匹配计划提醒我们，准确申报至关重要。无论是出租物业还是奢华的生活方式资产，确保正确报告所有收入、扣除和处置都有助于避免不必要的审查。ATO可以获取越来越详细的数据，这意味着更有可能发现差异，并对违规行为进行处罚。

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By Zoe Ma @ Pitt Martin Tax

Do you own an investment property or luxury lifestyle assets such as a boat, a high-end vehicle, or even an aircraft? If so, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is keeping a close eye on these assets to ensure that what is declared in tax returns aligns with the actual financial and asset data.

In a recent move, the ATO launched two new data-matching initiatives specifically aimed at investment property owners and individuals fortunate enough to possess high-value lifestyle assets.

Investment Properties: Increased ATO Focus

Investment properties have long been a focal point for the ATO, especially when it comes to ensuring correct reporting of rental income and deductions. Building on previous data-matching efforts that examined data from residential investment property loans and landlord insurance, the ATO has now extended its reach. From the 2018-19 financial year through to the 2025-26 financial year, the ATO will collect data from property management software.

This data capture includes a wide range of information:

• Owner identification details: This includes personal information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, email addresses, business names, and Australian Business Numbers (ABNs) where applicable.
• Property details: Information like property addresses, the date the property was first made available for rent, as well as details of the property manager (including their ABN and license number).
• Property transactions: Detailed records of rental income and expenses, covering transaction periods, descriptions, amounts, and rental account balances.

While this new program is a significant step, it complements the ATO’s ongoing collection of property transfer data from state and territory governments since July 1, 2016. This means that property transfers are regularly reported to the ATO each quarter.

The latest data-matching initiative is aimed squarely at landlords who:

• Fail to submit required rental property schedules when required;
• Underreport or omit rental income;
• Incorrectly claim deductions;
• Omit or inaccurately report Capital Gains Tax (CGT) information.

Lifestyle Assets Under Review

In addition to investment properties, the ATO is also tightening its oversight of high-value lifestyle assets by working with insurance providers. Through this partnership, the ATO can cross-reference ownership of luxury assets, such as:

• Caravans and motorhomes valued at $65,000 or more;
• Motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles, valued at $65,000 or more;
• Thoroughbred horses valued at $65,000 or more;
• Fine art with a valuation of $100,000 or more per item;
• Marine vessels valued at $100,000 or more;
• Aircraft valued at $150,000 or more.

The ATO will collect substantial information from these insurance providers, including personal details of policyholders, asset purchase prices, identification details, and the primary use of the asset.

These efforts are designed to identify cases where individuals or businesses:

• Accumulate or improve assets without reporting these acquisitions in their tax returns;
• Dispose of assets without declaring income and/or capital gains;
• Incorrectly claim Goods and Services Tax (GST) credits;
• Fail to report fringe benefits tax (FBT) when assets owned by a business are used for personal purposes.

What This Means for Taxpayers

The ATO’s data-matching programs serve as a reminder that accurate reporting is essential. Whether it’s a rental property or a luxury lifestyle asset, ensuring that all income, deductions, and disposals are reported correctly can help avoid unwanted scrutiny. The ATO’s access to increasingly detailed data means that discrepancies are more likely to be caught, and penalties may apply for non-compliance.

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By Zoe Ma @ Pitt Martin Tax

在联邦法院最近审理的一起案件中，税务专员成功地辩称，一对澳大利亚夫妇银行账户中超过160万澳元的存款构成了可征税收入，而不是来自朋友的赠与或借贷。

案例:Rusanova和税务专员

Rusanova与税务专员一案就像一部电影。此案涉及一对居住在澳大利亚的俄罗斯夫妇，他们收到了160多万澳元不明原由的银行存款，累计利息超过6.7万澳元。他们的岳父是俄罗斯海鲜出口商，他们自己拥有几家澳大利亚公司，以及一位提供多笔2万澳元贷款的朋友。

此案的关键问题是，这对夫妇能否说服澳大利亚税务局(ATO)，这些不明原因的存款要么是赠与，要么是贷款，以及如果税务专员不同意会发生什么。如果税务专员认为这些存款是收入，他可以发出欠税评估，将举证责任转移到纳税人身上。

不明原因的存款

在2012年至2016年期间，这对夫妇的银行账户中收到了大约163.6万澳元。当夫妻双方都没有报税，误以为他们没有应税收入时，ATO开始怀疑起来。这对夫妇声称存款是女方父亲的赠与，因此不需要纳税。然而，没有任何记录、短信或电子邮件来支持他们的说法，甚至没有确认收到这些资金。

此外，这对夫妇的一个朋友也存入了几笔钱，其中包括在一周内进行的一系列2万澳元的交易。这位朋友声称，这些都是无息贷款，没有约定条款，但他不记得自己是如何被要求发放贷款的。也没有贷款协议、电子邮件或短信来证实这些交易。奇怪的是，大约在同一时间，有记录显示丈夫偿还的金额超过了借款金额，包括将一辆保时捷卡宴(Porsche Cayenne)转让给他在俄罗斯的朋友，据称是为了偿还贷款。

使问题更加复杂的是，丈夫在四家澳大利亚公司担任董事，而这些公司都没有报税。其中一家公司从事海鲜批发，经销其岳父俄罗斯出口业务的产品。这位丈夫声称，从2010年到2016年，他只是在帮助岳父发展生意，并没有获得任何报酬。

挑战税务专员

2017 年，在一次秘密税务审计中，澳大利亚税务局根据这些来历不明的存款和支出对这对夫妇的所得税纳税义务进行了评估，并发出了欠税评估。这对夫妇提出异议，部分成功地修改了评估结果。然而，当他们在行政上诉法庭(AAT)对修订后的评估提出质疑，认为评估过高时，他们的挑战最终没有成功。

税务专员能否决定你的纳税义务?

税务专员有权对逾期未交的报税表或活动报表发出 “默认评估”，其依据是澳大利亚税务局认为您应缴纳的税款，而不是您已申报的税款。欠税评估尤其令人担忧，因为它可能会带来相当于税收相关责任75%的行政罚款，如果持续不合规，可能会增加到95%。

对这对夫妇来说，挑战在于证明这些资金确实是赠与，不需要纳税。然而，举证责任在于纳税人。AAT认为，如果没有可靠的证据，就没有依据来确定这些存款是否不属于这对夫妇应纳税收入的一部分。因此，这对夫妇声称存款是赠与或贷款的说法被AAT驳回。尽管女方父亲的宣誓书称这些资金是赠与，但这对夫妇未能证明他们的实际收入是多少，也未能提供足够的证据证明这些资金确实是赠与。联邦法院驳回了这对夫妇的上诉，维持了税务专员的拖欠税款评估和相关处罚。

避免赠与税陷阱

如果是自愿赠送的金钱或资产，且不期望得到回报，赠送者也未从中获得实质利益，则一般不会被征税。但是，在某些情况下也可能需要缴税：

1. 来自外国信托的赠与: 如果您是澳大利亚税务居民，同时又是外国信托的受益人，则可能需要在报税表中申报支付给您或用于您的利益的金额。即使该款项是间接收到的，例如通过家庭成员将其赠与您，该规则也可能适用。
2. 继承: 继承的金钱或财产通常不征税，但在处置继承的资产时可能需要缴纳资本利得税（CGT）。例如，如果您继承了父母的房产，如果该房产是他们的主要居所，他们是澳大利亚的纳税居民，并且您在两年内出售了该房产，则一般不征收资本利得税。但是，如果房产是在继承两年后出售的，或者不是他们的主要住所，或者您的父母在去世时不是澳大利亚税务居民，则可能需要缴纳资本利得税。
3. 资产赠与: 捐赠或赠与资产并不能避免缴纳资本利得税。如果您没有收到任何回报，或收到的资产价值低于市场价值，那么市场价值替代规则就可能适用，从而引发资本利得税责任。例如，如果父母将一块土地赠与女儿，税务局会考虑赠与时土地的市场价值。如果土地的价值超过购买价格，即使没有金钱交易，也会产生资本利得税负债。同样，捐赠加密货币也可能会引发资本利得税。如果您向慈善机构捐赠加密货币，可能会按照捐赠时的市场价值进行评估。只有当慈善机构是可减税的赠与接受者并接受加密货币时，您才能申请减税。

皮特马丁会计师事务所 Pitt Martin Group 是一家提供税务，会计，生意咨询, 自管养老金及审计的贷款等综合性服务的经澳洲会计师公会认证的注册会计师事务所。我们每年会花上几百个小时去研究新的税法，以保证我们的客户可以最大化合理避税。我们的中文联系方式是 Robert Liu +61292213345 或邮件 info@pittmartingroup.com.au。皮特马丁会计师事务所Pitt Martin Group坐落在交通便利的悉尼市市中心，是一家拥有可以说中文合伙人的会计师事务所。我们的荣誉包括2018年CPA新州首席优秀奖， 2020年澳大利亚小生意年度冠军入围奖, 2021年澳洲知名媒体《每日会计师》年度最佳会计师事务所冠军入围奖，2022年最佳会计师事务所新人入围奖和2023香港澳大利亚商业协会最佳积极生意入围奖。

皮特马丁会计师事务所 Pitt Martin Group资质包括超过十五年的从业经验，澳大利亚注册会计师协会（CPA）执业认证会员，澳大利亚税务注册代理，新州、维州和西澳律师协会信托账户 (Trust Account) 认证审计师，澳大利亚金融贷款经纪人协会（FBAA）执业认证会员，澳大利亚证券及投资委员会注册代理，XERO, QUICKBOOKS, MYOB等会计软件授权单位及认证顾问。

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By Zoe Ma @ Pitt Martin Tax

In a recent Federal Court case, the Tax Commissioner successfully argued that over $1.6 million deposited into an Australian couple’s bank account constituted assessable income rather than a gift or loan from friends.

The Case: Rusanova and Commissioner of Taxation

The case of Rusanova and Commissioner of Taxation, reads like a telemovie. It involves an Australian-resident Russian couple who received over $1.6 million in unexplained bank deposits, accrued more than $67,000 in interest, a father-in-law who is a Russian seafood exporter, several Australian companies, and a friend who provided multiple loans in $20,000 instalments.

The key issue in this case was whether the couple could convince the Australian Tax Office (ATO) that these unexplained deposits were either gifts or loans, and what happens when the Tax Commissioner disagrees. If the Commissioner believes the deposits are income, he can issue a default tax assessment, which shifts the burden onto the taxpayer to prove otherwise.

The Unexplained Deposits

Between 2012 and 2016, the couple received around $1,636,000 in their bank accounts. The ATO became suspicious when neither spouse lodged tax returns, mistakenly believing they had no taxable income. The couple claimed the deposits were gifts from the wife’s father, thus not subject to tax. However, there were no records, texts, or emails to support their claim or even to acknowledge the receipt of these funds.

In addition, a friend of the couple deposited several amounts, including a series of $20,000 transactions over the course of a week. The friend asserted these were interest-free loans with no agreed terms, although he couldn’t recall how he was asked to make the loans. There were also no loan agreements, emails, or texts to substantiate these transactions. Oddly, around the same time, the husband was documented as repaying amounts exceeding what had been borrowed, including transferring a Porsche Cayenne to his friend in Russia as alleged loan repayment.

Further complicating matters, the husband held directorships in four Australian companies, none of which had lodged tax returns. One of these companies was involved in seafood wholesale, distributing products from his father-in-law’s Russian export business. The husband claimed he was merely helping develop his father-in-law’s business from 2010 to 2016 without receiving any remuneration.

Challenging the Tax Commissioner

In 2017, a covert tax audit led to the ATO assessing the couple’s income tax liability based on the unexplained deposits and expenses, issuing a default assessment. The couple objected, partially succeeding in having the assessment revised. However, when they contested the revised assessment before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), arguing it was excessive, their challenge was ultimately unsuccessful.

Can the Tax Commissioner Decide Your Tax Liability?

The Tax Commissioner has the authority to issue a ‘default assessment’ for overdue tax returns or activity statements based on what the ATO believes is owed, not what has been declared. Default assessments are particularly concerning because they may carry an administrative penalty of 75% of the tax-related liability, potentially increasing to 95% in cases of persistent non-compliance.

For the couple, the challenge was proving that the funds were indeed gifts, which are not taxable. However, the burden of proof lies with the taxpayer. The AAT held that without reliable evidence, there was no basis to determine if the deposits were part of the couple’s taxable income. As a result, the couple’s claim that the deposits were gifts or loans was dismissed by the AAT. Despite an affidavit from the wife’s father stating the funds were gifts, the couple failed to demonstrate what their actual income was or provide sufficient proof that the funds were indeed gifts.

The Federal Court dismissed the couple’s appeal, upholding the Tax Commissioner’s default tax assessment and associated penalties.

Avoiding the Gift Tax Trap

Gifts of money or assets are generally not taxed if given voluntarily, without expectation of something in return, and without the donor materially benefiting. However, there are circumstances where tax may apply:

1. Gifts from a Foreign Trust: If you are an Australian tax resident and a beneficiary of a foreign trust, amounts paid to you or applied for your benefit may need to be declared in your tax return. This rule can apply even if the money was indirectly received, such as through a family member who then gifted it to you.
2. Inheritances: Inherited money or property is usually not taxed, but capital gains tax (CGT) may apply when disposing of an inherited asset. For example, if you inherit your parents’ home, CGT generally doesn’t apply if the property was their main residence, they were Australian residents for tax purposes, and you sell the property within two years. However, CGT might apply if the property is sold more than two years after inheriting it, or wasn’t their main residence, or your parents were not Australian tax residents at the time of their death.
3. Gifting an Asset: Donating or gifting an asset doesn’t avoid CGT. If you receive nothing or less than the market value for the asset, the market value substitution rule might apply, potentially triggering a CGT liability. For instance, if parents gift a block of land to their daughter, the ATO will consider the land’s market value at the time of the gift. If the land’s value exceeds the purchase price, a CGT liability could arise even though no money changed hands. Similarly, donating cryptocurrency might trigger CGT. If you donate cryptocurrency to a charity, you might be assessed on its market value at the time of donation. You can only claim a tax deduction if the charity is a deductible gift recipient and accepts cryptocurrency.

Pitt Martin Group is a CPA accounting firm, providing services including taxation, accounting, business consulting, self-managed superannuation funds, auditing and mortgage & finance. We spend hundreds of hours each year on training and researching new tax laws to ensure our clients can maximize legitimate tax benefit. Our contact information are phone +61292213345 or email info@pittmartingroup.com.au. Pitt Martin Group is located in the convenient transportation hub of Sydney’s central business district. Our honours include the 2018 CPA NSW President’s Award for Excellence, the 2020 Australian Small Business Champion Award Finalist, the 2021 Australia’s well-known media ‘Accountants Daily’ the Accounting Firm of the Year Award Finalist and the 2022 Start-up Firm of the Year Award Finalist, and the 2023 Hong Kong-Australia Business Association Business Award Finalist.

Pitt Martin Group qualifications include over fifteen years of professional experience in accounting industry, membership certification of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants (CPA), Australian Taxation Registered Agents, certified External Examiner of the Law Societies of New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia Law Trust Accounts, membership certification of the Finance Brokers Association of Australia Limited (FBAA), Registered Agents of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), certified Advisor of accounting software such as XERO, QUICKBOOKS, MYOB, etc.

This content is for reference only and does not constitute advice on any individual or group’s specific situation. Any individual or group should take action only after consulting with professionals. Due to the timeliness of tax laws, we have endeavoured to provide timely and accurate information at the time of publication, but cannot guarantee that the content stated will remain applicable in the future. Please indicate the source when forwarding this content.

By Zoe Ma @ Pitt Martin Tax

主要居所豁免通常保护您的家庭自住房在出售时免于资本利得税(CGT)。然而，与许多税务问题一样，这不是一个简单的事情。下面我们将从各个方面深入讨论主要居所豁免的条件，以提供全面的指导。

符合主要居所资格

如果符合以下条件，房屋通常被视为主要居所:

• 你和你的家人住在房子里。
• 你的私人物品都在房子里。
• 你在这个地址收邮件。
• 你把这个地址登记在选民名册上。
• 公用事业服务，如电话、煤气和电力都是以你的名义连接的。
• 你打算把它作为你的主要住所。

值得一提的是，你在家里住的时间长短很重要，但没有硬性规定。你的意图优先于你所居住的时间，将其作为主要居住地的意图才是关键因素。

主要居所豁免申请

一般来说，除非您符合免税或部分免税的条件，或者可以用资本损失抵消税款，否则房屋出售将征收资本利得税。如果您是澳大利亚税务居民，在以下情况下可以申请主要居所全额免税：

• 在整个所有权期间，该房屋是您的主要住所。
• 你没有用房子来创造收入。
• 土地面积不超过2公顷。

部分豁免

如果你的房子被用来产生收入，你可能有资格获得部分豁免。这通常发生在以下情况:

• 在家做生意(在家工作是可以豁免的)。
• 把房子或房子的一部分租出去。

自2023年7月起，像Airbnb这样的平台必须向ATO报告交易数据，ATO会将这些数据与报告的收入进行匹配。

税务居民的影响

外国税务居民不能获得主要居所豁免，即使他们在这期间有部分时间是税务居民。如果你在出售房产时不是本地税务居民，那么豁免可能就不适用了。相反，如果您在出售时是本地税务居民，并且符合其他标准，即使您在此期间有部分时间是非居民，您也有资格获得豁免。

“缺席”规则

在某些情况下，即使您不在家中居住，您的家仍可作为您的主要居所:

• 出租：房子可以出租长达六年，仍然可以作为你的主要居所。
• 不产生收入：如果房子不出租也不产生收入，它可以无限期地作为你的主要居所。

需要注意的是，如果对一处房产适用 “缺席”规则，您将无法在同一时期对另一处房产申请主要居所豁免。

时机安排

一般来说，从你搬入家中时起，你的家就符合主要居所的条件。如果你在交房日后尽快搬入，它将从购房之日算作你的主要居所。

如果你购买了新房但尚未卖掉旧房，你可以最多六个月，将这两处房产同时视为主要居所，而不影响主要居所豁免的资格。这适用于旧房在出售前的12个月内至少有连续三个月是你的主要居所，并且在这段时间内没有将其用于产生收入。如果出售旧房花费超过六个月，主要居所豁免可能只适用于出售旧房前的最后六个月。在此之前，你可以选择哪一处房产作为主要居所，另一处则需缴纳资本利得税 (CGT)。

如果你在购买新房时将其出租而无法立即搬入，它在你搬入之前不算作你的主要居所。若因住院或海外工作派遣等不可预见的情况无法搬入，解决问题后尽快搬入可能仍可享受主要居所豁免。但不方便搬入不算有效理由，你需要提供相关证明文件。

夫妇和主要居所豁免

对于夫妇来说，规则略有不同。夫妇不能申请两套独立住宅的全额CGT豁免。你有两个选择:

• 唯一主要居所：选择一所房屋作为两人的主要居所。
• 分割豁免：指定不同的房屋作为主要居所，在你们之间分配豁免。

如果你选择不同的住所：

• 拥有50%或更少意味着房屋是您的主要居所，您有资格获得你那一部分的豁免。
• 拥有超过50%意味着房子是你一半时间的主要居所。

离婚和主要居所豁免

离婚时，假设房屋在配偶之间转让（不涉及信托或公司），且双方在持有期间一直将该房屋作为主要居所，并满足所有其他资格条件，那么在房屋最终出售时，应可享受CGT全额主要居所豁免。

如果房屋在任一方的持有期间仅部分时间符合主要居所豁免条件，则可能仅能享受部分豁免。在这种情况下，接收房产的配偶在最终出售房产时，可能需要就其在财产分割中获得的部分房产增值缴纳资本利得税 (CGT)。

结论

虽然主要居所豁免提供了实质性的好处，但规则可能很复杂，并且根据个人情况而有所不同。诸如税务居民身份的变化、离开的时间和财产使用等因素都会影响你的资格。因此，强烈建议您寻求专业建议，以有效地运用这些规则，并确保您最大限度地享受税收优惠。

皮特马丁会计师事务所 Pitt Martin Group 是一家提供税务，会计，生意咨询, 自管养老金及审计的贷款等综合性服务的经澳洲会计师公会认证的注册会计师事务所。我们每年会花上几百个小时去研究新的税法，以保证我们的客户可以最大化合理避税。我们的中文联系方式是 Robert Liu +61292213345 或邮件 info@pittmartingroup.com.au。皮特马丁会计师事务所Pitt Martin Group坐落在交通便利的悉尼市市中心，是一家拥有可以说中文合伙人的会计师事务所。我们的荣誉包括2018年CPA新州首席优秀奖， 2020年澳大利亚小生意年度冠军入围奖, 2021年澳洲知名媒体《每日会计师》年度最佳会计师事务所冠军入围奖，2022年最佳会计师事务所新人入围奖和2023香港澳大利亚商业协会最佳积极生意入围奖。

皮特马丁会计师事务所 Pitt Martin Group资质包括超过十五年的从业经验，澳大利亚注册会计师协会（CPA）执业认证会员，澳大利亚税务注册代理，新州、维州和西澳律师协会信托账户 (Trust Account) 认证审计师，澳大利亚金融贷款经纪人协会（FBAA）执业认证会员，澳大利亚证券及投资委员会注册代理，XERO, QUICKBOOKS, MYOB等会计软件授权单位及认证顾问。

本文内容仅供参考，不构成对任何个人或团体的具体情况而形成建议。任何个人或团体应该在征求专业人士的意见后方可采取行动。由于税法的时效性，我们在发布时已致力于提供及时、准确的信息，但不能保证所称述的内容在今后任然可以适用。转发该文内容请注明出处。

By Zoe Ma @ Pitt Martin Tax

The main residence exemption typically shields your family home from capital gains tax (CGT) upon its sale. However, as with many tax matters, it’s not straightforward. Below, we delve into the key aspects of the Main Residence Exemption to provide a comprehensive guide.

Qualifying as Your Main Residence

A home is usually deemed your main residence if:

• You and your family live in the house.
• Your personal belongings are in the house.
• You receive mail at this address.
• You register this address on the electoral roll.
• Utility services like telephone, gas, and electricity are connected in your name.
• You intend for it to be your main residence.

Interestingly, there is no specific time requirement for how long you must live in the home. The intention of making it your main residence is the key factor.

Application of the Main Residence Exemption

Generally, CGT applies to home sales unless you qualify for an exemption, partial exemption, or can offset the tax with a capital loss. If you’re an Australian tax resident, you can claim the full main residence exemption if:

• The home was your primary residence for the entire ownership period.
• You didn’t use the home to generate income.
• The land area is 2 hectares or less.

Partial Exemption

If your home was used to produce income, you may qualify for a partial exemption. This often arises in cases where you:

• Run a business from home (working from home is acceptable).
• Rent out the home or a part of it.

Since July 2023, platforms like Airbnb must report transactions to the ATO, which will match this data against reported income.

Foreign Residents and Changing Residency

Foreign residents cannot access the main residence exemption, even if they were residents for part of the ownership period. If you’re a non-resident when you sell the property, the exemption likely won’t apply. Conversely, if you’re a resident at the time of sale and meet other criteria, you could qualify for the exemption even if you were a non-resident for part of the ownership period.

The Absence Rule

The absence rule allows your home to remain your main residence for tax purposes even if you are not living there, under certain conditions:

• Rented Out: The home can be rented out for up to six years and still qualify as your main residence.
• Not Producing Income: If the home is not rented out and not producing income, it can remain your main residence indefinitely.

It’s crucial to note that applying the absence rule to one property prevents you from claiming the main residence exemption on another property during the same period.

Timing

Your home generally qualifies as your main residence from the time you move in. If you move in as soon as practicable after the settlement date, it’s considered your main residence from the acquisition date.

If you buy a new home but haven’t sold your old one, you can treat both properties as your main residence for up to six months without affecting your main residence exemption eligibility. This applies if your old home was your main residence for at least three continuous months within the 12 months before you sold it and was not used to produce income during any part of that time when it was not your main residence. If selling the old home takes more than six months, the main residence exemption may apply to both homes only for the last six months before selling the old home. Before this period, you may choose which home is your main residence, with the other becoming subject to CGT.

If your new home is rented when purchased and you cannot move in, it is not your main residence until you do. Unforeseen circumstances, like hospitalization or an overseas work posting, might allow the main residence exemption if you move in as soon as practicable after resolving the issue. Inconvenience is not a valid reason, and documentation is required.

Couples and Main Residences

For couples, the rules are slightly different. Couples cannot claim the full CGT exemption on two separate homes. You have two options:

• Single Main Residence: Choose one home as the main residence for both.
• Split Exemption: Nominate different homes as main residences, splitting the exemption between you.

If you choose different homes:

• Owning 50% or less means the home is your main residence, qualifying you for the exemption.
• Owning more than 50% means the home is your main residence for half the period.

Divorce and the Main Residence

Assuming the home is transferred between spouses (not involving a trust or company), both individuals used the home solely as their main residence during their ownership period, and all other eligibility conditions are met, a full main residence exemption should be available when the property is eventually sold.

If the home qualified for the main residence exemption for only part of the ownership period for either individual, a partial exemption might be available. In this case, the spouse receiving the property may need to pay CGT on the gain from their share of the property received as part of the settlement when they eventually sell it.

Conclusion

While the Main Residence Exemption offers substantial benefits, the rules can be complex and vary based on individual circumstances. Factors such as changes in residency status, periods of absence, and property use can all impact your eligibility. Therefore, seeking professional advice is highly recommended to navigate these rules effectively and ensure you are maximising your tax benefits.

Pitt Martin Group is a CPA accounting firm, providing services including taxation, accounting, business consulting, self-managed superannuation funds, auditing and mortgage & finance. We spend hundreds of hours each year on training and researching new tax laws to ensure our clients can maximize legitimate tax benefit. Our contact information are phone +61292213345 or email info@pittmartingroup.com.au. Pitt Martin Group is located in the convenient transportation hub of Sydney’s central business district. Our honours include the 2018 CPA NSW President’s Award for Excellence, the 2020 Australian Small Business Champion Award Finalist, the 2021 Australia’s well-known media ‘Accountants Daily’ the Accounting Firm of the Year Award Finalist and the 2022 Start-up Firm of the Year Award Finalist, and the 2023 Hong Kong-Australia Business Association Business Award Finalist.

Pitt Martin Group qualifications include over fifteen years of professional experience in accounting industry, membership certification of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants (CPA), Australian Taxation Registered Agents, certified External Examiner of the Law Societies of New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia Law Trust Accounts, membership certification of the Finance Brokers Association of Australia Limited (FBAA), Registered Agents of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), certified Advisor of accounting software such as XERO, QUICKBOOKS, MYOB, etc.

This content is for reference only and does not constitute advice on any individual or group’s specific situation. Any individual or group should take action only after consulting with professionals. Due to the timeliness of tax laws, we have endeavoured to provide timely and accurate information at the time of publication, but cannot guarantee that the content stated will remain applicable in the future. Please indicate the source when forwarding this content.

By Zoe Ma @ Pitt Martin Tax

随着财政年末的临近，我们为个人和企业提供了一份简明的指南，列出了澳大利亚税务局（ATO）审查的范围以及优化税务抵扣的策略。

个人潜在的机会

1. 减税和抵扣：

• 提前支付可抵扣的费用，以避免 2024 年 7 月 1 日的减税政策的影响。
• 为 2023-24 财年预付可抵扣的费用、缴纳养老金，并计划慈善捐赠。

2. 养老金缴款：

• 如果您的养老金总余额允许，可一次性缴纳最高达27,500澳元的可扣除款项。
• 如果您在2023年6月30日的养老金余额低于50万澳元，则可利用过去五年未使用的优惠上限金额作为个人缴款。
• 请确保您的年龄在75岁以下，递交申请扣除的意向通知，并在报税前收到确认。
• 对于 67-75 岁的人，要满足工作测试才能进行个人缴款。
• 如果您的配偶收入低于37,000澳元并满足其他要求，请为他们的养老金缴款，以获得540澳元的税收抵扣。

3. 用养老金缴款抵消大额税单：

• 如果你于24财年出售了任何股票或财产，可以为个人养老金缴款来抵消其资本收益的税收，以避免大额税款。

4. 慈善捐款：

• 向注册的 DGRs机构捐赠超过 2 澳元即可抵税。
• 考虑利用公共或私人辅助基金进行结构性捐赠，和潜在的即时扣除。

5. 投资房：

申请折旧报告，可最大限度地扣除资产损耗。

个人面临的风险

1. 在家工作费用：

• 使用每小时 67c 的方法或实际支出法进行报销。
• 保留准确的记录和收据以备报销。

2. 投资房抵扣：

• 只有在房产确实可供出租的情况下，才可申报支出。
• 适当分摊贷款利息，并区分维修（立即扣除）和资产改良（随着时间推移扣除）。
• 共同拥有的房产支出必须根据所有权比例申报。

3. 零工经济收入：

• 申报来自 Airbnb、Uber 等平台的所有收入， ATO 会匹配申报数据。
• 自 2023 年 7 月 1 日起，针对网约车、出租车出行和短期住宿平台的新报告规则开始实施。

企业潜在的机会

1. 抵扣补贴：

• 价值两万澳元以下的资产的资产可立即抵扣，有待立法批准。
• 为节能资产提供额外百分之二十的税务抵扣，有待立法批准。
• 通过注册机构对员工进行培训，可获得额外百分之二十的技能和培训奖励扣除。

2. 冲销坏账和报废设备：

• 在 6 月 30 日前注销坏账和废弃厂房/设备。

3. 提前扣税：

• 通过在 6 月支付董事费、员工奖金和 6 月季度养老金缴款以提前抵税。

企业面临的风险

1. 税收债务和申报义务：

• 未按时报税会引起ATO的注意、从而向企业发起税务评估。
• 如果在履行义务和管理税款方面有任何问题，建议向专业人士寻求协助。

2. 专业职业事务所：

• 澳大利亚税务局正在审查专业职业事务所的利润分配，以确保正确的收入申报和纳税。

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皮特马丁会计师事务所 Pitt Martin Group 是一家提供税务，会计，生意咨询, 自管养老金及审计的贷款等综合性服务的经澳洲会计师公会认证的注册会计师事务所。我们每年会花上几百个小时去研究新的税法，以保证我们的客户可以最大化合理避税。我们的中文联系方式是 Robert Liu +61292213345 或邮件 info@pittmartingroup.com.au。皮特马丁会计师事务所Pitt Martin Group坐落在交通便利的悉尼市市中心，是一家拥有可以说中文合伙人的会计师事务所。我们的荣誉包括2018年CPA新州首席优秀奖， 2020年澳大利亚小生意年度冠军入围奖, 2021年澳洲知名媒体《每日会计师》年度最佳会计师事务所冠军入围奖，2022年最佳会计师事务所新人入围奖和2023香港澳大利亚商业协会最佳积极生意入围奖。

皮特马丁会计师事务所 Pitt Martin Group资质包括超过十五年的从业经验，澳大利亚注册会计师协会（CPA）执业认证会员，澳大利亚税务注册代理，新州、维州和西澳律师协会信托账户 (Trust Account) 认证审计师，澳大利亚金融贷款经纪人协会（FBAA）执业认证会员，澳大利亚证券及投资委员会注册代理，XERO, QUICKBOOKS, MYOB等会计软件授权单位及认证顾问。

本文内容仅供参考，不构成对任何个人或团体的具体情况而形成建议。任何个人或团体应该在征求专业人士的意见后方可采取行动。由于税法的时效性，我们在发布时已致力于提供及时、准确的信息，但不能保证所称述的内容在今后任然可以适用。转发该文内容请注明出处。

By Zoe Ma @ Pitt Martin Tax

With the financial year-end approaching, here’s a concise guide on areas under ATO scrutiny and strategies to optimize your deductions.

Opportunities for Individuals

1. Tax Cuts and Deductions:

• Bring forward deductible expenses to benefit from 1 July 2024 tax cuts.
• Prepay deductible expenses, make superannuation contributions, and plan charitable gifts for the 2023-24 financial year.

2. Superannuation Contributions:

• If your total superannuation balance permits, make a one-off deductible contribution up to the $27,500 cap.
• Utilize unused concessional cap amounts from the last five years if your super balance was below $500,000 on June 30, 2023.
• Ensure you’re under 75, lodge a notice of intent to claim a deduction, and receive acknowledgment before filing your tax return.
• For those aged 67-75, meet the work test to make personal contributions.
• If your spouse earns less than $37,000, contribute to their super for a $540 tax offset given other conditions are met.

3. Offset Tax Bills with Super Contributions:

• Use larger personal super contributions to offset taxes from capital gains if you sold any shares or property to avoid a large tax bill.

4. Charitable Donations:

• Donations over $2 to registered DGRs are tax deductible.
• Consider public or private ancillary funds for structured giving and potential immediate deductions.

5. Investment Property:

• Get a depreciation schedule to maximize deductions for property wear and tear.

Risks for Individuals

1. Work from Home Expenses:

• Claim either using the 67c per hour method or the actual expenses method.
• Keep accurate records and receipts for claims.

2. Investment Property Deductions:

• Claim expenses only if the property is genuinely available for rent.
• Properly apportion loan interest and distinguish between repairs (immediate deduction) and capital improvements (deducted over time).
• Co-owned property expenses must be claimed according to ownership percentage.

3. Gig Economy Income:

• Declare all income from platforms like Airbnb, Uber, etc., as the ATO matches reported data.
• New reporting rules for ride-sourcing, taxi travel, and short-term accommodation platforms started from 1 July 2023.

Opportunities for Businesses

1. Bonus Deductions:

• Instant asset write-off for assets under $20,000, pending legislative approval.
• Energy incentive of additional 20% deduction for energy-efficient assets, pending legislative approval.
• 20% bonus skills and training boost deduction for employee training by registered providers.

2. Write-off Bad Debts and Obsolete Equipment:

• Write off bad debts and obsolete plant/equipment by 30 June.

3. Advance Tax Deductions:

• Commit to directors’ fees, employee bonuses, and June quarter super contributions in June.

Risks for Businesses

1. Tax Debt and Reporting Obligations:

• Failing to lodge returns signals issues; ATO can issue assessments.
• Seek assistance for meeting obligations and managing tax debts.

2. Professional Firm Profits:

• The ATO is reviewing profit distributions in professional services firms, architects, lawyers, accountants, etc., to ensure appropriate income reporting and tax payments.

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By Zoe Ma @ Pitt Martin Tax

随着婴儿潮一代财富的不断转移，住房所有权的作用尤为突出，特别是房地产价格持续飙升的情况下，新南威尔士州的平均房价高达 1,184,500 澳元。在目标现金利率稳定在 4.35% 的情况下，父母们面临着越来越大的压力，必须帮助年轻一代拥有住房，尤其是在过去 15 年中，总体住房拥有率已从 70% 下降到 67%，加剧了财富不平等。作为税务专业人士，了解这一趋势的影响并为父母及其后代提供指导至关重要。

财富转移与房屋所有权

财富代代相传是财务和遗产规划的一个重要方面，而在这一过程中，房屋所有权往往扮演着核心角色。然而，随着房价飙升和工资增长停滞，许多澳大利亚年轻人发现自己被房地产市场拒之门外。年轻一代面临的这种经济压力凸显了父母帮助他们实现置业的重要性。

对于努力购房的年轻人来说，障碍似乎难以逾越。高房价和高居不下的现金利率构成了巨大的挑战。因此，许多人向父母或家人寻求经济支持。虽然这种援助非常宝贵，但父母在提供援助之前必须仔细考虑自己的经济保障。

父母的注意事项

父母在考虑为子女提供经济援助时，必须权衡潜在的利益和风险。现金礼物虽然用意良好，但可能会产生意想不到的后果，尤其是在离婚协议的情况下。父母必须全面评估自己的财务和风险状况，并考虑其他形式的资助，如贷款或共同所有权安排。

贷款结构

在选择贷款安排时，清晰的文件记录至关重要。考虑到利率、还款期限以及离婚或死亡等意外情况的应急措施等因素，最好寻求法律援助来起草正式条款。

家庭担保

为子女的按揭贷款充当担保人有其固有的风险，包括如果子女拖欠还款，父母可能会失去财产。父母必须对自己的财务状况进行全面评估，并考虑在兄弟姐妹之间提供平等的援助，以减少任何潜在的差距。

共同所有权

共同持有和按份持有是涉及子女的财产所有权的可行选择，但每种选择都有其自身的影响。制定详细说明所有权安排和解决潜在纠纷的书面协议对于保障所有相关方的利益至关重要。

利用家庭信托

通过家庭信托购买房产，并由您或相关公司担任受托人，可以提供资产保护。以后可以将信托的控制权交给您的孩子，这个变更可能不会触发显著的资本利得税（CGT）或印花税负担。然而，资本利得税仍将适用于房产价值的任何增长，并且需要考虑州税问题，如土地税和外国受益人的影响。

房产免租金

虽然提供减免租金或免租住房看似慷慨大方，但必须认识到这无助于子女通过拥有房产实现长期财富积累。此外，这种安排可能会对父母和子女产生重大的税务影响，影响扣除额和资本利得税。

总之，虽然帮助子女买房是有益的，但要避免财务风险并使双方利益最大化，必须仔细规划并考虑各种因素。

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By Zoe Ma @ Pitt Martin Tax

The ongoing transfer of wealth from the baby boomer generation is underscored by the pivotal role of homeownership, particularly as property prices soar, with NSW leading at an average of $1,184,500. Amidst a steady target cash rate of 4.35%, parents are increasingly pressured to aid younger generations in homeownership, especially as overall home ownership has declined from 70% to 67% over 15 years, exacerbating wealth inequality. As a tax professional, it’s crucial to understand the implications of this trend and provide guidance to both parents and their offspring.

Wealth Transfer and Home Ownership

The transfer of wealth from one generation to the next is a crucial aspect of estate planning, and home ownership often plays a central role in this process. However, with soaring housing prices and stagnant wage growth, many young Australians find themselves priced out of the property market. This financial pressure on the younger generation underscores the importance of parental assistance in achieving homeownership.

For younger individuals striving to purchase a home, the hurdles can seem insurmountable. High housing prices coupled with a stable cash rate pose significant challenges. As a result, many turn to their parents or family for financial support. While this assistance can be invaluable, it’s essential for parents to carefully consider their own financial security before extending aid.

Considerations for Parents

Parents contemplating providing financial assistance to their children must weigh the potential benefits against the risks. Cash gifts, while well-intentioned, can have unintended consequences, particularly in the event of divorce settlements. It’s imperative for parents to assess their financial situation thoroughly and consider alternative forms of support, such as loans or co-ownership arrangements.

Loan Structures

When opting for a loan arrangement, clear documentation is paramount. Enlisting legal assistance to draft formal terms is advisable, taking into account factors such as interest rates, repayment terms, and contingencies for unforeseen circumstances like divorce or death.

Family Guarantees

Acting as a guarantor for a child’s mortgage comes with inherent risks, including the potential loss of parents’ property if the child defaults on payments. Parents must conduct a comprehensive assessment of their financial standing and consider equalizing assistance among siblings to mitigate any potential disparities.

Co-ownership

Joint tenancy and tenants-in-common are viable options for property ownership involving children, each with its own set of implications. Establishing written agreements detailing ownership arrangements and addressing potential disputes is imperative to safeguard all parties involved.

Utilizing a Family Trust

Purchasing property through a family trust, with you or a related company as trustee, offers asset protection. Control of the trust can be passed to your child later, possibly without triggering significant CGT or stamp duty liabilities. However, CGT will apply to any increase in property value, and state tax issues, such as land tax and foreign beneficiary implications, must be considered.

Rent-Free Property

While providing reduced or rent-free housing may seem like a generous gesture, it’s essential to recognize that it does not contribute to the child’s long-term wealth accumulation through property ownership. Moreover, such arrangements may have significant tax implications for both parents and children, affecting deductions and CGT liabilities.

Overall, while helping children buy a home can be beneficial, careful planning and consideration of various factors are essential to avoid financial risks and maximize benefits for both parties.

Pitt Martin Group is a CPA accounting firm, providing services including taxation, accounting, business consulting, self-managed superannuation funds, auditing and mortgage & finance. We spend hundreds of hours each year on training and researching new tax laws to ensure our clients can maximize legitimate tax benefit. Our contact information are phone +61292213345 or email info@pittmartingroup.com.au. Pitt Martin Group is located in the convenient transportation hub of Sydney’s central business district. Our honours include the 2018 CPA NSW President’s Award for Excellence, the 2020 Australian Small Business Champion Award Finalist, the 2021 Australia’s well-known media ‘Accountants Daily’ the Accounting Firm of the Year Award Finalist and the 2022 Start-up Firm of the Year Award Finalist, and the 2023 Hong Kong-Australia Business Association Business Award Finalist.

Pitt Martin Group qualifications include over fifteen years of professional experience in accounting industry, membership certification of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants (CPA), Australian Taxation Registered Agents, certified External Examiner of the Law Societies of New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia Law Trust Accounts, membership certification of the Finance Brokers Association of Australia Limited (FBAA), Registered Agents of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), certified Advisor of accounting software such as XERO, QUICKBOOKS, MYOB, etc.

This content is for reference only and does not constitute advice on any individual or group’s specific situation. Any individual or group should take action only after consulting with professionals. Due to the timeliness of tax laws, we have endeavoured to provide timely and accurate information at the time of publication, but cannot guarantee that the content stated will remain applicable in the future. Please indicate the source when forwarding this content.

By Zoe Ma @ Pitt Martin Tax