7 July Claiming tax deductions for travel businesses: webinar reminder for ATAS members July 7, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 On July 11 from 4-5pm, ATO Audit and Compliance Officer Matthew Walsh will translate tax obligations into plain English for participants to better understand which deductions can be claimed and when they can be claimed. The session will also cover record keeping. With over two decades experience in the ATO, Matthew brings a broad knowledge of the taxation and superannuation systems. He ensures small businesses are also successful businesses through building understanding of tax and super obligations. This webinar is complimentary for ATAS Accredited Businesses, and AFTA Corporate Partners and Allied Members as part of ATAS’s ongoing travel industry support. Non-members can register for a $50 fee per person, by emailing afta@afta.com.au. If you miss the webinar, you can obtain the recording by contacting the team at compliance@afta.com.au. Quotes from Dean Long, CEO AFTA: “Tax deductions are a hot topic for ATAS Accredited businesses, particularly now its tax time. Tax obligations can be challenging to navigate for travel professionals, particularly small businesses, so ATAS continues provide the training and skills support our members need from us the most.” “Continuing professional development is a key benefit of being an ATAS Accredited Business. I encourage participating travel professionals to take advantage of this free webinar, and hear from an ATO expert on how you can get the most value for your travel business at tax time.” MEDIA CONTACT: LJ Loch 0488 038 555 or lj.loch@afta.com.au Related Articles ATIA Highlights the Critical Role of Travel Advisors This Global Travel Advisor Day The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is using Global Travel Advisor Day (7 May 2025) to highlight the critical contribution accredited travel businesses and their incredible staff make every day to safer, smarter travel and championing their value as trusted professionals supporting millions of Australians. Travel has a new home – the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) The Australian Travel Industry has a new peak industry body representing travel agents and advisors, tour operators, consolidators and wholesalers replacing the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) effective today. Calypso Collapse a reminder to only Book with ATAS-Accredited Businesses The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) today issued a reminder to consumers about the importance of booking travel through ATAS-accredited businesses. ATIA and My First Job Launch “The Travel Gap” to Expand Travel Workforce The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has joined forces with My First Job, the innovative youth employment platform, to launch The Travel Gap, a new initiative designed to inspire and support school leavers in discovering exciting, real-world careers within Australia’s travel industry. Winner announced: ATAS 2024 social-media showcase The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is thrilled to announce Andrew Sullivan, Director at The Don’t Forget Travel Group, as the winner of the #ATAS24 social-media-showcase competition Traveldream.com.au issues highlight importance of choosing only ATIA-accredited travel businesses The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is aware of reports of the collapse of Traveldream.com.au. Showing 0 Comment Comments are closed.