 Letty Chen Senior Tax Writer, TaxBanter (at time of writing) Letty Chen is a technical tax writer at TaxBanter. Her experience includes business services and tax advisory roles in various public practice firms, and as a senior specialist at a tax professional association. She is a chartered accountant and a chartered tax adviser. She holds a master of tax and a graduate diploma in legal studies.
LETTY CHEN | WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023 The end of another Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year is now upon us. The ATO has released its FBT return 2023 and the accompanying instructions. Read more LETTY CHEN | FRIDAY, 19 AUG 2022 Cryptocurrency pricing has always been something of a roller coaster, though with the most recent drops in value, potentially resulting in substantial losses for some-at least on paper-it is timely to consider some crypto tax implications. Read more LYNNE GIBSON , LETTY CHEN | FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2020 Expenses associated with the running of an individual's home are usually private and domestic and nature. However, deductions for 'home office expenses' may be available under section 8-1 and Div 40 of the Income Tax assessment Act 1997 ... Read more PAGE: 1 |
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