ATO Publications released - November 3, 2011

Standard Business Reporting
Standard Business Reporting (SBR) offers a quicker and easier way for businesses to complete their government reporting requirements, freeing up valuable time for other business activities.

Consumer Price Index (CPI) rates
These Consumer Price Index (CPI) rates have been updated to include the September 2011 quarter figure.

Timely reminder to be aware of scams
Tax Commissioner Michael D'Ascenzo today reminded the community to be aware and alert to scams claiming to be from the ATO.

Progress report 17 - Latest figures as at close of business 26 October 2011
For the period 20 October to 26 October we received 447,000 returns including 408,000 2011 year returns. During the last week we issued 279,000 refunds with a value of $0.75 billion for 2011 year returns.

Capital gains made by trusts
If you are entitled to a share in a capital gain made by a trust, you need to know how to declare the amounts on your income tax return. The term 'trust' includes managed funds such as property and share trusts.

Save money - keep track of your super
Article about concessional contribution caps.

Three month extension of optional CGT loss rollover for complying super funds
New legislation page to inform taxpayers that there is a three month extension to the measure.

Deferred settlement of excise and customs duty
Under this measure small businesses would be able to defer their settlement of excise and excise equivalent customs duties to a monthly reporting cycle.

Capital gains tax update 2011-12 income year
Update on the capital gains tax developments during the 2011-12 income year. Current as at 30 September 2011.