The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) issued a special edition Business Bulletin yesterday, 16 March 2020, which contains information about how the ATO can support your business during the COVID-19 crisis.... read more →
The Federal Government has announced a $17.6 billion economic stimulus package in a bid to keep Australians in jobs as the economy takes a hit from the spread of coronavirus.... read more →
The share market decline since the peak of 20 February 2020 has been fast and brutal. Immense fear has now engulfed the market just like it has engulfed society through... read more →
Businesses that provide benefits to employees during an emergency situation are likely to have assistance costs be exempt from fringe benefits tax (FBT). It is worthwhile to know what kinds... read more →
It has been a turbulent start to the year with Australia beginning the recovery process from the tragic bushfires followed by the threat of a global pandemic with cases of... read more →
With the recent bushfires devastating many parts of Australia, it is not a top priority to be thinking of tax obligations, either personal or business related. In the event that... read more →
The business deals you make or don’t make can drastically change the course of your company, so it is important that you enter negotiations well prepared. Research: Have a well... read more →
Introduction A superannuation interest is considered ‘property’ for the purposes of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (‘FLA’). Thus, it may be split in a similar manner as the parties’ other assets... read more →
Protecting your superannuation - Further changes to insurance in super is now law. Did you know that superannuation fund members under the age of 25 and members with balances below... read more →
Whether it's the terrible impact from the recent fires, the economy, personal issue or other setback, bouncing back from setbacks is a key skill for business owners as things don’t... read more →
The New Year is a good time to reflect on the past year and focus on goals for performing better in the year ahead. In particular, it is a great... read more →
The end of year period is a busy time for everyone, not just at work but preparing for the holidays and the New Year. For retailers, a large portion of... read more →
As the holidays approach, so do the overseas workers wanting to experience an Australian summer. Australia employs approximately 100,000 working holiday makers each year. Any employer can hire working holiday... read more →
Throwing a Christmas party for your staff can be a great way to show appreciation and have some fun, but tax implications of a party can be surprising and costly.... read more →
During the last Christmas holidays my in-laws came over from the UK for a family visit, and as the photo shows they enjoyed their break in Australia. Unexpectedly on the... read more →
We are delighted to have been awarded winner of the "Finance Business of the Year" at the My Business Awards 2019 in Sydney. The winners were announced at a black-tie... read more →
We are proud to announce that our dedicated and hard working teams and fantastic clients and friends have helped us to become a “Top 100 Accounting Firm” as listed in... read more →
The taxable payment reporting system (TPRS) has extended to further businesses that provide particular services or pay contractors to do so. The extension was approved on 1 July 2019. Road... read more →
If you’re nearing retirement age but don’t want to stop work entirely, another option might be to transition into retirement. For those over 60, Transition to Retirement (TTR) pensions are... read more →
When you’re still employed and earning a salary, there’s money coming in that you can rely on. In retirement, and the absence of a regular salary you’ll need to find... read more →