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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 […]
March 21, 2024

Tips for Ensuring Your Business’s Regulatory Adherence With Super

Superannuation compliance is a crucial aspect of running a small business in Australia.  Ensuring that your business meets the regulatory requirements surrounding superannuation contributions is essential […]
March 21, 2024

Protecting Yourself During Life Transitions: Divorce, Retirement, and Inheritance

Life is full of transitions, each bringing with it financial challenges and opportunities.  Whether navigating a divorce, preparing for retirement, or managing an inheritance, protecting your […]
March 21, 2024

What Is Compassionate Release of Super?

Generally speaking, superannuation is only available to access or draw from once you reach your preservation age. However, limited and highly conditional options are available for […]
March 21, 2024

Why Is Good Record-Keeping Important For Your SMSF?

The management of a self-managed super fund (SMSF) comes with various responsibilities attached, including the critical task of record-keeping.  One of the primary reasons for maintaining […]
December 19, 2021

Investing year in review by Mark Copsey

By Mark Copsey, Partner In this final article of the year I thought it would be interesting to share with you some of the investments I […]
November 29, 2021

Announcing our new free resource: the Small Business Playbook 2021

Have you recently launched a new business or started thinking about it? Running a business can be a hugely rewarding and fulfilling experience, but it comes […]
November 29, 2021

Action required: Apply for your Director Identification Number

What is required? As part of a new director requirement, all directors must verify their identity by applying for a unique director identification number. This includes […]
November 29, 2021

A beginner’s guide to investing [Part 4]

If I’d known at 25 what I know now By Mark Copsey, Partner The past three articles in this series have hopefully provided the theory behind investing, […]
October 28, 2021

Louise Gould: A reflection on the past 20 years with Allworths

This month Louise celebrated her 20 year anniversary with Allworths and we congratulated her on this monumental milestone! Feel free to send her a message of […]
October 28, 2021

Online panel video: Thinking like a bigger business with 3 inspiring guest founders

In October Mark Copsey had the opportunity to interview three brilliant young founders of up-and-coming Aussie technology companies: Share with Oscar, a car space sharing marketplace […]
October 28, 2021

A beginner’s guide to investing [Part 3]

The psychology of investing By Mark Copsey, Partner In this third installment of my ‘beginner’s guide to investing’ series, we explore the psychology of making investment […]
October 7, 2021

Anyone can manage their business finances better: attend our upcoming Spark Fest event for “DiY CFOs”

We’re excited to be hosting an upcoming event on October 21 for Spark Festival on “CFO thinking” for startup founders and small business owners. We’ll hear […]
September 28, 2021

A beginner’s guide to investing [Part 2]

By Mark Copsey, Director at Allworths Wealth Management   If you missed Part 1 last month, it’s worth starting there by clicking here. Last time, I […]