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May 29, 2024

The Instant Asset Write-Off Continues To The 2024-25 Financial Year

In a move aimed at bolstering small business cash flow and reducing compliance costs, the Australian government has announced an extension of the $20,000 instant asset […]
May 14, 2024

Take Your Time: Getting Your Return Right

Did you know that if you lodge your tax return in early July, your tax return’s chances of being flagged as incorrect by the ATO are […]
May 14, 2024

A Guide To Land Tax Across The States

Land tax is an annual tax paid to state and territory governments by land owners. If your business owns the property, you will likely need to […]
May 14, 2024

Key Changes To Trust Administration To Affect Lodgements

Changes are being made to trust administration as a part of the Modernisation of Trust Administration Systems project, which will impact the way in which you […]
May 14, 2024

Warnings For Deductions Claimed On Rental Properties

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is cautioning rental property owners about accurately claiming deductions on their tax returns this year, particularly with regard to maintenance claims. […]
May 14, 2024

Minding The Gap: Paid Parental Leave & Superannuation

Another significant announcement arising from the 2024-25 Budget involves integrating superannuation with government-funded parental leave. To bolster Australia’s government-funded Paid Parental Leave (PPL) scheme and enhance […]
May 14, 2024

The Instant Asset Write-Off Re-Explained

With the latest Budget announcement, the Instant Asset Write-Off extends into another financial year, offering continued benefits for small businesses. Businesses with an aggregated turnover of […]
May 14, 2024

2024-25 Federal Budget Announcements

The Federal Budget was handed down on 14 May 2024, and has outlined a number of changes that impact businesses, tax & superannuation. Instant Asset Write-Off […]
April 29, 2024

Strategic Planning for Business Resilience: The Importance of Disaster Management, Crisis, and Continuity Plans

Strategic planning for businesses ensures resilience and continuity in adversity. While businesses often focus on growth and expansion, preparing for potential disruptions and emergencies that could […]
April 29, 2024

What Contributions Can Be Made To Superannuation Funds?

As retirement looms, ensuring a comfortable and secure future becomes a top priority for many individuals.  One essential aspect of this preparation is maximising superannuation contributions. […]
April 29, 2024

Understanding Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) And What It Covers

For businesses in Australia, providing fringe benefits to employees can be a valuable way to attract and retain talent, as well as incentivise performance. However, employers […]
April 29, 2024

Strategies To Cut Costs Without Cutting Ties

For businesses, maintaining profitability and financial stability is essential for long-term success. At times, this can lead to costs needing to be cut.  However, cost-cutting initiatives […]
April 29, 2024

What Is The Small Business Superannuation Clearing House?

For small businesses in Australia, managing superannuation payments for employees can be a time-consuming and complex task. Super guarantee payments must be made quarterly, with the […]
March 25, 2024

Compliance in the WFH Landscape: Know The Right Method You Can Use To Claim Expenses

Ensure you’re up to date on how to claim your working-from-home expenses!  As the business landscape shifts back and forth between office, hybrid and home-based work […]
March 21, 2024

Property Owners – A Warning About Bond Money

Did you know that money received as a bond from a tenant and retained after they leave your rental property (e.g. for damages, repairs, or rent […]
March 21, 2024

Strategies For Coping With Mortgage Stress

Mortgage stress can weigh heavily on homeowners, causing financial strain and emotional hardship.  Whether due to unexpected life events, economic challenges, or changes in personal circumstances, […]
March 21, 2024

The Role of Legal Structures in Wealth Protection: Safeguarding Your Assets in Australia

Protecting one’s wealth is paramount for individuals and businesses in an ever-changing economic landscape.  While sound financial planning and risk management strategies play crucial roles, the […]
March 21, 2024

Safeguarding Your Digital Assets In The Digital Age

In an era of digitalisation and interconnectedness, protecting personal and financial information has become increasingly critical.  As individuals and businesses rely more on digital platforms and […]
January 31, 2023

This was written by AI

(The only part of this post written by humans from Allworths are the prompts in bold) How should business owners start a new year? Business owners […]
January 31, 2023

Tax Planning or Planning for Tax?

By Mark Copsey, Partner When you think of Tax Planning you may think it’s only for large businesses or the ultra wealthy. However, if you reframe it […]
January 30, 2023

What do the ‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay’ reforms mean?

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 received royal assent on Tuesday 6 December 2022. The legislation is extensive and brings into […]
November 29, 2022

Knowing where you’re headed: Your Business Plan

By David Downie, Partner In a previous post, we started looking at how to develop your own personal Clarity Plan. For many, December and January will be […]
November 28, 2022

Tax planning: the sooner, the better

By Mark Copsey, Partner As we head into the festive season, it’s easy to lose sight of things – like tax planning – that could either […]
November 27, 2022

Scams and how to avoid them

The “Hi Mum” scam (where you receive a text message that starts with e.g., “Hi Mum, I have broken my phone and I am using this […]
October 30, 2022

Shuffling the decks: 2022-23 Budget 2.0

There is nothing in this Budget that would create a UK style crisis. The stage 3 tax cuts legislated to commence on 1 July 2024 are […]
October 29, 2022

Lessons from a data breach

The Optus data breach is top of mind for a lot of Australians, particularly those who have had their data stolen. For business, the breach is […]
October 29, 2022

Stamp duty or an annual property tax for NSW first home buyers?

First home buyers purchasing property in NSW of up to $1.5m will have a choice of paying stamp duty or an annual property tax from 16 […]