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Fringe Benefits Tax Considerations For Australian Businesses

For businesses operating in Australia, navigating the intricacies of the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) is essential to ensure compliance with tax regulations and minimise financial liabilities. FBT is a tax... read more →
  • March 5, 2024
  • Accounting, business accountant, Business Accounting, Fringe Benefits, Tax Accountant, Tax Planning, Taxation

Unlocking the Secrets of Deductions: A Holiday Home Owners’ Essential Checklist

It’s essential for property owners to understand the intricacies of deductions associated with their cherished holiday retreats. However, as the holiday season approaches, they may find that their holiday retreats... read more →
  • December 6, 2023
  • Investment Property Tax, Tax Accountant, Tax Planning, Taxation

Changes For Nominating Your Tax Agent

With more security and fraud-related scams targeting vulnerabilities and attempting to commit identity theft and fraud, the ATO has changed the process for how tax agents can access your information.... read more →
  • November 24, 2023
  • Accounting, ATO, Business Tax, Tax Accountant, Taxation
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Doing A Final Tax Return For A Deceased Loved One

At the worst time of your life, the last thing you want to think about is tax. When a loved one dies, however, their affairs must be dealt with at... read more →
  • August 22, 2023
  • Estate Planning, Tax Accountant, Taxation

Maximising Your Tax Deductions As A Home-Based Business

Small business owners may be able to claim deductions for the costs of using their home as a principal place of business when filing their income tax return. A home-based... read more →
  • July 21, 2023
  • Accounting, Tax Accountant, Tax Planning, Taxation

Don’t Forget To Declare All Investment Income In Your Return!

If you’ve made a major investment in the last financial year, any income made from it will need to be included on your tax return. Any income earned from investments... read more →
  • July 13, 2023
  • Accounting, ATO, End Of Financial Year, Tax Accountant, Taxation
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No More Shortcuts For WFH Deductions

There are no more shortcuts when it comes to claiming your work-related expenses this financial year! The popular ‘shortcut’ method is no longer available to be used for the 2022-23... read more →
  • May 5, 2023
  • Accounting, ATO, End Of Financial Year, Tax Accountant, Taxation

What is PAYG Withholding and PAYG Instalments?

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 →
  • April 24, 2023
  • Accounting, PAYG, Taxation

Lost Your TFN, What Can You Do?

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 →
  • March 29, 2023
  • Accounting, ATO, Taxation

New Work From Home Rules For Claiming Tax Deductions

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 →
  • March 15, 2023
  • Accounting, Tax Planning, Taxation

Is Your Limit To Claiming A GST Refund Approaching?

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 →
  • November 1, 2022
  • Accounting, Business Accounting, Financial, GST, Taxation
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Don’t Make These Mistakes At Tax Time!

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 →
  • September 13, 2022
  • Accounting, ATO, Tax Planning, Taxation
tax return working from home

Trust Tax Returns – How To Make Sure You Get Them Right

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 →
  • September 7, 2022
  • ATO, Financial, Taxation, trust
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Preparing For Your Rental Property’s Tax Deductions

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 →
  • July 7, 2022
  • Financial, Investment, Investment Property Tax, Tax Planning, Taxation
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Your Work-Related Tax Deduction Checklist

Your Work-Related Tax Deduction Checklist For This Year’s Tax Return Made EasyThe end of the financial year is coming up (30 June), and you may be looking for ways in... read more →
  • May 10, 2022
  • Accounting, Tax Planning, Taxation
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Calculating Income Tax Deductions

The calculation of income tax for businesses becomes more complex as business activities and income streams grow. There are two primary considerations that arise when calculating income tax: assessable income... read more →
  • June 8, 2021
  • Accounting, ATO, End Of Financial Year, Taxation
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The Federal Budget Tax Measures

With there being so many changes to tax as presented in the Federal Budget, this is a concise summary of those that may have the biggest impact or relevance to... read more →
  • May 20, 2021
  • Financial, Taxation
tax planning

Why do I need tax and compliance planning for my business?

This time of year many clients take the opportunity to have a proactive tax and compliance planning strategy before the end of the financial year in order to maximise tax... read more →
  • April 28, 2021
  • Accounting, End Of Financial Year, Tax Planning, Taxation

ATO recommends digital record keeping

Businesses should aim to move towards digitising their tax, super and employee related documents as per recommendation by the ATO. Digital record-keeping has many advantages: • Streamline accounting practices by... read more →
  • March 15, 2021
  • Accounting, ATO, Business Accounting, Taxation
Tax Deductions

Which legal expenses are tax deductible for businesses?

Knowing what type of legal expenses are tax-deductible is valuable information when it comes to budgeting and allocating funds for emergencies. Legal expenses that pay for business operations integral to... read more →
  • February 11, 2021
  • Business Accounting, Business Advice, Taxation
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