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 […]
March 18, 2024

Holiday Hustle: Crafting Engaging Content for April’s Festive Occasions

As April rolls around, businesses have a perfect opportunity to refresh their content marketing strategies and engage with their audience in new and exciting ways.  With […]
March 11, 2024

5 Factors To Guide Your Superannuation Fund Choice

Selecting the right superannuation fund is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your financial future in retirement.  With numerous options available, it’s essential to understand […]
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 […]