You must make a binding death benefit nomination to maintain control and certainty over who will inherit your superannuation assets after you pass away. Contrary to what you may think,... read more →
Superannuation may not be the first thing that springs to mind as a self-employed individual, but just like how looking after your tax and business expenses benefits you, superannuation is... read more →
Small businesses entitled to refunds of GST may not be aware of the four-year time limit on claiming those refunds. Your entitlement to a GST credit ends four years from... read more →
We have pleasure in enclosing a summary of the highlights from the Federal Government's October 2022/23 Budget. Australia’s Foreign Investment Framework – increase to fees and penalties The Government has... read more →
Providing your business with insurance is like providing a safety net to a trapeze artist. You hope you won’t need it, but having it in place adds security and protection... read more →
Regardless of whether or not the owner is a company or an employee, a car purchased for business use can provide tax benefits to the owner. However, there are also... read more →
Superannuation payments need to be made to your employees, otherwise, stringent penalties can be implemented that could be financially more devastating to your business than simply paying their super. Eligible employees... read more →
Starting a successful business requires three things:- A good idea,- The right amount of capital you’ll need, - and Creativity.However, with the challenges many businesses faced over the last few... read more →
You may have heard a lot of buzz in the news regarding electric cars. What was once a car for the elite is now a far more common sight on... read more →
These days, your tax return is almost like an honesty test. From Centrelink payments to health insurance, child support to bank interest, the ATO sees all and seemingly knows all.... read more →
Just like how individuals and businesses have to complete tax returns when it’s tax season, so too do trusts. Trusts have their own tax file number (TFN) that should be... read more →
It's a wonderful feeling when you have got to a point where your business is so successful that you need to upscale. Whether hiring more people or moving location, upscaling... read more →
Superannuation can be confusing at the best of times for the average Australian. However, for those experiencing the effects of mental impairment (such as dementia), or living with those affected... read more →
With client needs and team capabilities constantly changing within the business world, we recommend you pause and reflect on your own critical business processes to see if you can spot... read more →
It is your responsibility as an employer to set up your business to pay super into your eligible employees' chosen super funds or their stapled super fund where no choice... read more →
From 1st July 2022, those who receive employer super will receive a small increase in their superannuation contributions. The government legislated an increase in the amount of super that employers... read more →
Property is a solid investment opportunity for those looking to increase their financial security. If you are a landlord, you may be looking for ways to reduce your tax liability... read more →
It may seem like the importance of record-keeping is overly stressed by us, but it’s a critical part of the wrap-up of the year-end. Good record-keeping makes it easier to... read more →
With superannuation being the key to a comfortable retirement, here are some of the strategies to consider that could help with streamlining your finances (while also taking into account some... read more →
Maximise your tax deductions for the 2021-22 financial year by conducting a thorough review of your records. But to do that, you need to know where to start. Here are... read more →