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July 28, 2022
The ATO has flagged four priority areas this tax season where people are making mistakes. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has revealed its four areas of […]
July 28, 2022
By Mark Copsey, Director at Allworths Wealth Management As the Queen celebrates her Platinum Jubilee I feel compelled to use part of her famous speech given […]
June 29, 2022
By David Downie and Mark Copsey Happy New Financial Year! Last month we focused on year-end tax planning tips. Now, with the financial year coming to a close, […]
May 25, 2022
By David Downie and Mark Copsey Welcome to our special Tax Time edition. With 30 June looming, we would like to share some tax tips […]
April 28, 2022
By David Downie, Partner Back in February we wrote about the recent change in the ATO’s approach to discretionary trusts, in particular where distributions of trust […]
April 28, 2022
With many businesses looking at ways to incentivise and retain employees in the wake of the pandemic and the ‘great resignation’, fringe benefits have become topical […]
April 28, 2022
The short answer is: maybe no one. But it’s an easy fix. A startup or small business is challenging enough in the core work that’s being […]
April 28, 2022
The rise of finfluencers Over the last couple of years, the rise of financial influencers, or ‘finfluencers’, as they have been nicknamed, has continued unabated. Found […]
March 31, 2022
On Tuesday the Government delivered the 2022 Federal Budget. With the federal election looming, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg argued that the country has “remained resilient and strong” […]
March 31, 2022
Whether a worker qualifies as a contractor or an employee is a common source of confusion among small business owners. There are some common misconceptions around […]
March 31, 2022
If you have been preparing Special Purpose Financial Statements (SPFS), it’s important to check whether you are impacted by the replacement of these with General Purpose […]
March 31, 2022
With cryptocurrency an ever-growing phenomenon, it’s no surprise that some are calling for greater regulation and clarity surrounding the rules (however counterintuitive this may seem considering […]
February 28, 2022
By David Downie, Partner 28 February 2022 Last Wednesday the ATO released four new pieces of guidance in relation to discretionary (family) trusts that demonstrate a […]
February 27, 2022
Anyone who remembers shoving handfuls of business receipts into shoeboxes, or dutifully plugging them away into spreadsheets one by one, has most likely welcomed the age […]
February 10, 2022
As the impacts of the surge in Omicron cases catch up with many small businesses around NSW, the premier announced a Small Business Support package that […]
January 31, 2022
By David Downie, Partner Late last year, Mark and I invested the time to attend a strategy retreat for 3 days in Merimbula with the help […]
January 31, 2022
With Mark Copsey, Director, Allworths Wealth Management The podcast I was interviewed on at the end of last year covered some of today’s most relevant topics […]
January 30, 2022
With the recent surge in Omicron cases, Australia is certainly feeling the effects of COVID-19 two years on from its first arrival in Australia. It’s a […]
July 28, 2024
Starting from the 2023-24 income year, not-for-profit (NFP) organisations, including sporting clubs, societies, and associations with an active Australian Business Number (ABN), must lodge an annual […]
July 28, 2024
As the Australian e-commerce landscape evolves, 2024 is set to be a year of significant innovation and adaptation. With 24 million smartphone users and an expected […]
June 26, 2024
Finding yourself increasingly more busy as the EOFY approaches, particularly with meeting your tax obligations? It’s coming on tax time, so it’s time to ensure you’re […]
June 26, 2024
As the End of the Financial Year (EOFY) approaches in Australia, businesses must gear up to meet their tax obligations efficiently and accurately. This period can […]
June 26, 2024
As the End of the Financial Year (EOFY) approaches, employers and self-employed individuals must ensure their superannuation contributions are processed efficiently and on time. Utilising a […]
June 26, 2024
As the End of the Financial Year (EOFY) approaches, self-employed individuals can bolster their retirement savings and take advantage of significant tax benefits. While the self-employed […]
May 29, 2024
Managing a trust comes with its share of responsibilities, especially regarding tax compliance. To assist trustees and administrators, the ATO has provided a checklist that can […]
May 29, 2024
Effective cash flow management is essential for the success and growth of any small business. Proper budgeting, forecasting, and managing finances ensure that your business remains […]
May 29, 2024
Millennials and Gen Z are facing some of the most difficult challenges when it comes to financial priorities. Between paying off HECS debts/HELP loans and saving […]