Even though you may not have introduced your new partner to all your friends and family — if you live together, the ATO wants you to declare it on your tax return.
Even if you're not married, engaged or haven't been living together for all that long, in the eyes of the Australian Tax Office, that person is your spouse.
And even if you still haven't introduced your partner to all your friends and family, the ATO wants you to declare them — and their income — on your tax return.It can also include things like Medicare levy family reduction calculations and the ability to transfer senior and pensioner tax offset to a spouse.But while many of us may use the word spouse as another term for husband or wife, the ATO's definition of spouse isn't just limited to legally married couples.
If you haven't been living together for the whole year, there's an option to fill out how long you have lived together.If you lived together but that relationship was not registered, you only have to declare the amount of time you were living together."If you are experiencing difficulty with tax obligations due to the circumstances of your relationship we do provide support," they said.
Is My Partner A Spouse? Is My Girlfriend My Spouse? Is My Boyfriend My Spouse? Defacto Relationship What's A Spouse? Tax Tax Return How Do I Fill Out My Tax Return?
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
ATO is ‘here to help’ as Australians complete tax returns for 20247NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »
‘We can use your tax refund’: Taxpayers warned ATO will automatically pay off Services Australia debts7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »
ATO targets property valuations in countdown to new $3m super taxSMSFs are in the firing line for failing to update the market value of investment properties and commercial buildings such as farms and medical practices.
Read more »
‘I s**t you not’: Furious young woman’s demand of the ATOAn incensed young Australian woman has demanded someone at the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) “please explain” why her tax refund estimate of more than $3,000 dwindled to about nine times less when she received her actual return back.
Read more »
Black Brewing collapse: How the ATO pulled the plug on a craft beer dreamBlack Brewing Co stopped paying the tax office for almost a year and ultimately joined the dozens of craft brewers who have gone bust. The ATO will not budge.
Read more »
PwC senate inquiry: PwC’s tax division wrongly claiming privilege to ATOWATCH LIVE: Former general counsel Meredith Beattie says Tom Seymour ‘permitted’ tax advisers to not follow legal protocols; Review leader Ziggy Switkowski says structures were superficial. Follow updates here.
Read more »