At our accounting firm in Newcastle, Australia, we take pride in providing exceptional financial services to individuals and businesses in the area. Our team of expert accountants offers a wide... read more →
As a taxpayer, you may likely have come across the term pay-as-you-go (PAYG). PAYG is generally a good thing, but there can be confusion between PAYG withholding and PAYG instalments,... read more →
Your tax file number (TFN) is a critical piece of information in your possession and should be a constant companion throughout your life. However, there are times when a TFN... read more →
Starting from July 2022, the Australian Government has implemented a new law called the Electric Car Discount Bill. It provides a Fringe Benefit Tax exemption for eligible electric vehicles, which... read more →
Starting a partnership may be a high-yielding decision whether you are in the business game or setting your sights on a new business venture. A partnership business structure is an... read more →
With a new norm surrounding how Australians work (hybrid, remote or office-based), there has been a change in how work-related expenses will be claimed this year during tax season.Where once... read more →
Based on a JP Morgan Chase Business Leaders Outlook survey in January 2023, it appears that business leaders in Australia are exhibiting a cautious but positive outlook regarding the economy.... read more →
Coming out of the holiday period is usually a slow time for businesses but there’s never been a better time to get on top of things.A new year brings business... read more →
The coming new year of 2023 may bring you a fresh start regarding your business adventures. You may even be looking to start your next adventure on your terms. Why... read more →
The liability of an employer does not start and end at the office door. Employers should understand that their liability extends to outside events affiliated with their staff’s employment (such... read more →
At the end of the year, you may be looking for extrinsic ways to thank your hardworking employees or faithful customers/clients.A work Christmas/end-of-year party may be a method employed by... read more →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →