July 28, 2024

How Could E-Commerce Impact Your Business In The New Financial Year?

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

Common EOFY Mistakes Made That Can Be Fixed Before 30 June

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

Meeting Your Business’s Tax Obligations At The EOFY

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

Understanding The Superannuation Clearing House

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

Self-Employment & Superannuation Before The EOFY

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

Trust Tax Return Compliance: A Guide

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

How to Manage Cash Flow and Plan for Growth: A Guide for Small Businesses In The Lead Up To EOFY

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

Millenial & Gen Z – Preparing For The Future With Superannuation

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 […]
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. […]
February 16, 2012

Newsflash – International Dealings Schedule 2012

The Australian Taxation Office is introducing the  International Dealings Schedule (IDS) 2012 which replaces the previous Schedule 25A and Thin capitalisation schedule. Whilst some of the reasons for […]
April 27, 2012

Newsflash Item – Directorships of Australian Companies

Amendments to director penalty regime – draft legislation released Draft legislation has been release by David Bradbury, the Assistant Treasurer that will amend the law ostensibly […]
April 27, 2012

Viewpoint – Autumn 2012

The quarter just ended   This has been another busy quarter for the partners and staff of Allworths. In February, Stephen, Mark and Pasandi visited colleagues […]
May 18, 2012

International Newsflash Item – Removal of CGT discount for non-residents

Non-residents with Australian assets need to consider the impact of the Governments announcement in last weeks Federal Budget of the removal of the 50% CGT discount […]
June 22, 2012

Viewpoint – Winter 2012

The Quarter just ended – The last few months have focused on tax planning and looking at the implications of the Federal Budget. As we draw […]
December 4, 2012

Viewpoint – Spring 2012

Since our last Viewpoint it has been a largely rural feel for Allworths.  Stephen Armstrong and Craig Duncan visited clients in Albury in June. In August, […]
December 17, 2012

Viewpoint – Summer 2012

New Partner We are very pleased to announce that David Downie has been admitted as a partner of Allworths. David has worked in the accounting profession […]
January 17, 2013

International Newsflash Item – Are you a non-UK domicile owning property in the UK?

New taxes may soon apply The United Kingdom is introducing legislation that will from April 2013 inflict an annual property tax on foreigners who own UK […]
July 5, 2013

Viewpoint – Winter 2013

Changes to the super guarantee and upper age limit From 1 July 2013 the super guarantee increases to 9.25% and the upper age limit has been […]