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 […]
March 4, 2024

Fringe Benefits Tax Considerations For Australian Businesses

For businesses operating in Australia, navigating the intricacies of the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) is essential to ensure compliance with tax regulations and minimise financial liabilities. […]
February 26, 2024

Common Challenges Businesses Face (And Strategies To Face Them With)

Starting and running a business is an exhilarating journey filled with opportunities for growth and success. However, along the way, entrepreneurs inevitably encounter trials and tribulations […]
February 20, 2024

Closing The Gap: Gender & Superannuation

There exists a persistent and concerning gender gap in superannuation. Women often find themselves disadvantaged compared to their male counterparts when building wealth for their golden […]
February 20, 2024

Explaining The New Reporting Regime For The Sharing Economy

The Sharing Economy Reporting Regime (SERR) represents a significant development in Australia’s tax landscape, requiring certain businesses operating in the sharing economy to report specific transactions […]
February 5, 2024

Crafting Your Own New Year’s Business Resolution In 2024

With business operations underway, a new calendar year presents a perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs and business professionals to reflect on the past and set the stage […]
January 29, 2024

Navigating Challenging Times – Understanding NANE Income Versus Assessable Income

The recent spate of extreme weather events during the summer in various parts of Australia has presented unprecedented challenges for small businesses. As a result, the […]
January 29, 2024

Selling Your Business? These CGT Concessions Could Help Increase Your Super

As a small business owner gearing up for retirement, selling your business can be a strategic move to give your nest egg that final boost. However, […]
January 29, 2024

Why Are The Stage 3 Tax Cuts The Subject Of Discussion?

In a significant reversal to a key election promise, the Australian federal cabinet has approved changes to the stage-three tax cuts package, set to come into […]
January 29, 2024

How To Navigate Business Challenges In 2024

Stepping into 2024, businesses may navigate dynamic economic, societal, and technological shifts. Successfully navigating these changes requires a strategic and agile approach, which is essential for […]
December 19, 2023

Lodgement Penalty Amnesty For Businesses Ends 31 December 2023

The ATO’s lodgment penalty amnesty has been extended, providing thousands of eligible enterprises with a chance to rectify overdue income tax returns, business activity statements (BAS), […]
December 18, 2023

Chasing Up End Of Year Invoices

As the calendar year draws to a close, businesses often find themselves in a familiar but often challenging position – chasing invoices.  A healthy cash flow […]
December 15, 2023

Rightsizing Your Lifestyle: The Art of Property Downsizing

 As retirees embrace a new phase in their lives, the concept of property downsizing is gaining momentum as a strategic and rewarding financial move.  Downsizing isn’t […]
April 15, 2018

Changes to accessing the ATO Small Business Super Clearing House

Action required on/before 28 April 2018 If you have been using the ATO Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) for your SGC superannuation obligations, the ATO […]
April 26, 2018

There are fun T-Bars and then there’s SMSF Transfer Balance Account Reporting

You may need to lodge quarterly TBAR reports with the ATO from 1 July 2018   You may have heard of new superannuation rules, introduced on […]
May 13, 2018

Chasing swinging voters: personal income tax cuts, super changes and other 2018-19 Budget measures

Personal Tax Cuts In a move to attract swinging voters, the Budget has revealed a seven-year personal income tax cut plan commencing from 1 July 2018. […]
May 30, 2018

2018-19 Federal Budget Measures Affecting Businesses

Instant Asset Write-Off for Small Business Extended For 12 Months   The government will extend the current instant asset write-off for Small Business Entities (SBEs), which […]
May 30, 2018

Change to the GST for property purchases from 1 July 2018

From 1 July 2018, purchasers of new residential premises or potential residential land will be required to withhold an amount from the purchase price and pay that amount […]
May 30, 2018

Spare a thought for NSW farmers

Throughout May, Allworths has been touching base with many of our country NSW clients. Mark Copsey and David Costigan hit the road together, travelling as far […]
May 30, 2018

Is stock picking a mugs game?

“The only value of stock forecasters is to make fortune tellers look good” – Warren Buffet   By Mark Copsey, Director – Allworths Wealth Management   […]
June 11, 2018

EOFY tax planning: 13 things to consider before 30 June

As 30 June is just around the corner, here’s a quick reminder of things to think about in your year end tax planning: If you are […]
July 30, 2018

Charlatans, Crooks and Fools

“The burnt customer certainly prefers to believe that he has been robbed rather than that he has been a fool on the advice of fools.”   […]