Check Out The ATO’s apps plus other online tools
As a result of user feedback, the ATO has improved their ATO Small Business app and it continues to expand in functionality and usability. Check Out The ATO’s apps plus other online tools by visiting the ATO website.
The most useful features for small business include:
¨ ABN Lookup, which verifies business details.
¨ Tax withheld calculator, which shows how much tax to withhold.
¨ Key dates, which can set important tax and super reminders and alerts.
¨ Report a concern, which enables users to report suspected tax evasion.
The ATO has also released a new function for the app which includes a business performance check tool (which provides a snapshot of profitability, cash flow, working capital and debt serviceability).
It also compares a business’s performance against similar businesses in its industry using the benchmark database.
Other handy features
You can also:
- book an after-hours call back from the ATO
- find out if your employee is eligible for super guarantee (SG)
- calculate the amount of tax you need to withhold from salary and wage payments
- work out if your worker is an employee or a contractor for tax and super purposes.
‘myDeductions’ online tool
Another online tool that came live recently is “myDeductions“, which allows taxpayers to upload their receipts and information for deductions for the 2015/16 year. Taxpayers are advised to simply take a photo of a receipt and upload it.
The deductions covered include work-related expenses, car expenses (it also includes a trip information calculator using Google maps) and other travel expenses, uniforms, self-education, and other types of deductions (such as the cost of managing tax affairs and donations).
Data will be stored in the taxpayer’s mobile device and, at the end of the financial year, can be shared with their tax agent.
To download the ATO’s apps and other online tools please visit:- https://www.ato.gov.au/General/Online-services/ATO-app/
For more information please call 1300 788 491
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