Crypto & Alternative Income
Crypto, side hustles and other ways to make money outside a regular paycheque.
Crypto Tax in Australia: The Plain-English Guide
CGT vs income, taxable events, the 50% discount, and the ATO's data matching program, everything Australian crypto holders need to know about tax.
Does the ATO Know About Your Crypto? (Yes, and Here's How)
The ATO collects data from crypto exchanges on hundreds of thousands of Australians every year. Exactly what it knows, and what to do if you've never declared.
Crypto Staking Tax in Australia: Income or Capital Gain?
ATO rules on crypto staking tax in Australia explained clearly, income at receipt, CGT on disposal, plus airdrops, with worked examples.
Crypto-to-Crypto Swaps: Are They Taxable in Australia?
Every crypto swap is a CGT event in Australia, even without AUD. How the ATO calculates your gain, with real examples and record-keeping tips.
The $10,000 Crypto Personal Use Asset Rule: What It Actually Means
Think spending crypto on personal items makes it tax-free? The ATO's $10,000 personal use asset rule actually requires two conditions, and most people don't qualify.
Side Hustle Tax in Australia: What You Actually Have to Declare
Earned money from Airbnb, Uber or freelancing? All side hustle income is taxable in Australia. The ATO rules, hobby vs business test, and what to claim.
Do You Need an ABN for Your Side Hustle? (The ATO's Real Test)
No income threshold triggers an ABN. The ATO uses a multi-factor business test. Exactly when you need an ABN for your Australian side hustle.
GST Registration in Australia: The $75,000 Threshold and the 21-Day Rule
When does the $75,000 GST registration threshold apply in Australia? The 21-day rule, ATO penalties for late registration, and when voluntary registration makes sense.
DeFi Tax in Australia: Liquidity Pools, Yield Farming, and What the ATO Says
DeFi tax in Australia explained: ATO rules on liquidity pools, yield farming, wrapped tokens, NFTs, and what's still genuinely unclear.
Hobby or Business? How the ATO Decides (And Why It Matters for Tax)
Not sure if your side hustle is a hobby or business? How the ATO decides, what taxes apply, and how to protect yourself, with real examples.