
Mark is a regular commentator on tax matters for a variety of Australian broadcast and print media outlets. In addition to his columns in Money Magazine and My Business magazine, he has written for a variety of national publications such as The Australian Financial Review, The Daily Telegraph, The Age and Business Spectator. Previously, Mark was a tax adviser for over 20 years, specialising in individual and small business tax, in both the UK and Australia. As well as operating his own private practice, Mark spent seven years as a Senior Director with the Australian Taxation Office. Mark is a Chartered Accountant, CPA and Chartered Tax Adviser and holds a Masters of Tax Law from the University of New South Wales.
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ATO changes tax rules for Aussies working from home
The ATO has changed the way that taxpayers who work from home can claim deductions.
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Budget 2023: The Aussies getting a $20k tax break and energy boost
Small businesses will benefit from a number of tax incentives, thanks to the latest federal budget. Find out more here.
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Tax time: Small job detail could have big tax implications
Working as an employee or contractor can have huge implications for both businesses and the individual when it comes to tax time, so you want to make sure you get it right.
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Warning: ATO crackdown on tax avoidance in family trusts
There are significant tax benefits for using a family trust, but get it wrong and you'll be slugged with the highest tax rate available. Find out more here.
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Taking money out of your business: The tax implications
It can be tempting to blur the line between your money and your company's money, but it'll get you into hot water with the tax man. Here's what to watch out for.
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Fringe benefits tax: Everything business owners need to know
The FBT year ends on March 31, so if you think your business is liable, you need to act fast. Here’s what you need to know.
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First home super saver scheme: How it works and what it means for your tax
The first home super saver scheme gives first-home buyers an opportunity to get onto the property ladder sooner. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Selling or exiting your small business: What it means for your tax
Here’s everything you need to know about the tax implications of selling up or exiting your small business.
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ATO: how to save money when you downsize your home
Here’s how you can get the most out of the home downsizers superannuation scheme.
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Tax and your holiday home: Look out for these ATO traps
Any income from your holiday home is taxable and needs to be declared on your tax return. But there are some other traps to watch out for. Find out more here.
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How to get a tax deduction for Christmas gifts and donations
Christmas gifts and donations are tax deductible provided they meet certain criteria. Find out more here.
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How to avoid a Christmas party tax headache
Celebrations, staff Christmas parties, gifts and entertainment: Here are the tax implications for small businesses this festive season.
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Salary sacrificing your car loan: What it means for your taxes
Salary packaging, novated lease, fringe benefits tax: Here's a tax guide with everything you need to know about salary packaging your car.
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How to use salary sacrificing to reduce your tax
Here's everything you need to know about salary sacrificing, how it works and what it means for your taxes.
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What living away from home means for your taxes
Here’s everything you need to know about what you can and cannot claim on your taxes when living away from home.
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Resident vs non-resident: This is why it matters for your taxes
Determining whether you're a resident of Australia or not has huge implications on your taxes. Here's why.
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How your HECS-HELP debt will affect your tax
Here’s everything you need to know about repaying your HECS-HELP debt, and what it means when tax time comes around.
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Got your first job? This is what you need to do for tax
Here's a simple guide for everything you need to know about your taxes when you start your first job.
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Top tax claims you didn’t know you could make
Whether you work in healthcare, retail, education or construction, these are the surprising things you can claim on your tax.
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9 tax deductions most likely to get you into trouble with the tax man
Here are the top 9 deductions most likely to get you into hot water with the taxman.