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September 28, 2023

The Billion Dollar TikTok Scandal

$1.7 billion paid out in fraudulent refunds, another $2.7bn in fraudulent claims stopped, around 56,000 alleged perpetrators, and over 100 arrests to date. How did the […]
September 28, 2023

The case of the taxpayer who was paid too late

What a difference timing makes. A recent case before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) is a reminder about the tax impact of the timing of employment […]
September 28, 2023

Legislating the ‘objective’ of super

The proposed objective of superannuation, provided in recently released draft legislation, is: ‘to preserve savings to deliver income for a dignified retirement, alongside government support, in […]
September 28, 2023

The shape of Australia’s future

What will the Australian community look like in 40 years? We look at the key takeaways from the Intergenerational Report. The 2023 Intergenerational Report (IGR) is […]
August 30, 2023

Succession: What does it take to hand your business to the next generation?

What is the end game for your business? Succession is not just a topic for a TV series or billionaire families, it’s about successfully transitioning your […]
August 30, 2023

Thinking of subdividing? Consider the tax implications and pitfalls of small-scale subdivisions

You’ve got a block of land that’s perfect for a subdivision. The details have all been worked out with Council, the builders, and the bank. But, […]
August 30, 2023

Why is my tax refund so small?

The tax refund many Australians expect has dramatically reduced. We show you why. There is a psychology to tax refunds that successive Governments have been reticent […]
July 27, 2023

The $20k technology investment boost

The Technology Investment Boost provides SMEs with a bonus deduction for expenses and depreciating assets for digital operations or digitising from 7:30pm (AEST) on 29 March […]
July 27, 2023

The 120% technology and skills ‘boost’ deduction

The 120% skills and training deduction for small and medium business has passed Parliament. We’ll show you how to maximise your deductions. Almost a year after […]
July 27, 2023

1 July wage increases and other changes

For employers, incorrectly calculating wages is not portrayed as a mistake, it’s “wage theft.” Beyond the reputational issues of getting it wrong, the Fair Work Commission […]
June 28, 2023

Tax savings for the taking

Here are some personal tax deductions that should be on your radar as we start working on your FY2022-23 tax returns There are some simple things […]
June 28, 2023

Be careful with last-minute ‘business’ purchases

For a few years now, very generous provisions have been in place that allow businesses to claim the cost of assets used in the business in […]
June 28, 2023

Super savings and strategies

Tax deductions for topping up super You can make up to $27,500 in concessional contributions each year assuming your super balance has not reached its limit. […]
June 28, 2023

We’re switching from DocuSign to FuseSign

Welcome to FuseSign We have recently decided to move our electronic signing platform from DocuSign to FuseSign. One of our highest priorities is getting documentation out […]
May 30, 2023

ATO Rental Property Blitz

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has launched a full-on assault on rental property owners who incorrectly report income and expenses. The ATO’s assessment, based on previous […]
May 30, 2023

Access to home guarantee scheme expanded to friends and siblings

From 1 July 2023, access to the Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme will be expanded to joint applications from “friends, siblings, and other family members” and to […]
May 30, 2023

Question of the month: Understanding Division 293 Tax

By Mark Copsey, Partner We often receive questions from clients who receive Division 293 assessments in relation to their superannuation contributions. So why am I paying […]
May 10, 2023

Key budget measures affecting our clients

By Mark Copsey, Partner In the wake of the 2023-24 Federal Budget announcement last night, we wanted to provide the main updates affecting Allworths clients here. […]
July 29, 2021

Four aspects of cash flow management to help your small business stay liquid

By Marc Mamaclay, Accountant Cash flow management is a careful balancing act with many nuances, and the particular challenges can vary greatly business to business. Small […]
June 29, 2021

Non-Fungible Tokens: what on Earth are they? [3 of 3]

By Mark Copsey, Partner In part three of my series on the Crypto world, we explore Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), which have gained notoriety since the artist […]
June 29, 2021

New FY resolutions: ideas for a stronger FY22

By David Downie, Partner at Allworths It’s the beginning of the new financial year and we’re looking forward to getting our new FY resolutions up and […]
June 29, 2021

Making super work for you: 5 tips you can apply now 

By Cynthia Fei, Senior Accountant  We all know that the super guarantee rate will increase to 10% from this July. For many employees like myself, on […]
May 30, 2021

EOFY tax planning: actions to consider before 30 June

As 30 June is just around the corner, here’s a quick reminder of things to think about in your year-end tax planning. For individuals and investors […]
May 30, 2021

First home buyer tips from a recent first home buyer

The great Australian dream has felt unachievable for many younger Australians for a long time. Median house prices have exceeded $1 million in many Sydney suburbs. […]
May 30, 2021

Blockchain: more than just cryptocurrencies [2 of 3]

Blockchain: more than just cryptocurrencies Last month, we touched on the potential of Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency whose meteoric rise (and decline) has gripped the investment world […]
May 12, 2021

Federal Budget 2021-2022: Spend, Spend, Spend!

On Tuesday night the Australian Government delivered the 2021-2022 Federal Budget. It was widely anticipated to be a high spending budget, with little of the fiscal […]
April 29, 2021

Auditing in the time of coronavirus — how Allworths and our clients fared in the pandemic

By Colleen Hosking FCA Allworths Assurance & Advisory was last month named Best Auditing Firm (<$30M revenue) in the 2021 Client Choice Awards. It has been […]