August 12, 2024

The Power of Product Diversification in Business: When It Works and When It Doesn’t

As a business owner, you’re always on the lookout for ways to grow and adapt in an ever-changing market.  One strategy that many businesses consider is […]
August 5, 2024

Superannuation for Young Professionals: Start Early, Retire Comfortably

As a young professional, planning for retirement is a distant priority. However, starting early with your superannuation contributions can significantly impact your financial future. Prioritising superannuation […]
July 28, 2024

Claiming Motor Vehicle Expenses In The New Financial Year

Making the most of available tax deductions for your business can be an important aspect of starting the new financial year. It’s why planning and strategising […]
July 28, 2024

Turning Business Ideas into Reality: A Practical Guide

Every successful business starts with a simple idea. The journey from concept to a thriving enterprise, however, is fraught with challenges. For aspiring entrepreneurs, the key […]
July 28, 2024

Spousal Contributions: A Guide To Voluntarily Boosting Super

Superannuation is a vital aspect of retirement planning in Australia, ensuring individuals have sufficient savings for their later years. One effective strategy to enhance your family’s […]
July 28, 2024

Ensuring Income Tax Exemption: Key Points for Not-for-Profit Sporting Organisations

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

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 […]
September 17, 2017

Reigniting inner passion: keeping your business passion alive

Keeping your business passion alive With thanks to our guest contributor: Jo Hanlon of Mind Your Ps, our go-to HR experts You may have inherited a business, started one, […]
October 22, 2017

Superannuation, Death and Special Disability Trusts

Superannuation A common misconception is that a deceased member’s superannuation benefits automatically form part of their estate, which is transferred under their Will. A deceased individual’s […]
November 23, 2017

Getting started with Estate Planning: a practical approach

In this, the third article in our 3-part series on estate planning, we look at some practical tips on where to start. The previous two articles […]
November 23, 2017

Some tax considerations before hosting your brilliant Christmas party this year

The festive season is upon us and many of our clients will soon be hosting Christmas parties. As we plan for our own, we thought it […]
November 23, 2017

Recent tax changes for property owners and investors

Budget blows for residential property investors become law The 2016/17 Federal Budget included measures intended to address housing affordability. Strangely two of these measures attempt to […]
February 26, 2018

Client Feature: Chatsworth Pastoral

For 170 years, Chatsworth has provided a magnificent breeding ground for sheep, cattle and horses. Straddling the meandering Crookwell River and nestled in the rolling hills […]
March 22, 2018

Single Touch Payroll: Are you ready for the compulsory April 1 headcount?

Single Touch Payroll (STP) is a new electronic way of reporting employee payments to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). From 1 July 2018, employers with 20 […]
March 26, 2018

The Notifiable Data Breach Scheme and the Importance of Keeping Personal Info Private

A reminder that the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme has been law in Australia from 22 February 2018. The NDB scheme applies to all organisations with […]
March 26, 2018

Australians Living Overseas and Non-Residents Holding Australian Property: A Nasty Sting is Coming…

Under the Australian Government’s latest tax grab (disguised as providing affordable housing to Australian residents), there is a very nasty sting on its way for Australians […]