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April 11, 2019
On 2 April, Josh Frydenberg handed down the Federal Budget 2019-20. In summary: there were no big surprises. It was widely expected that a return to […]
March 20, 2019
Single Touch Payroll (STP) is an ATO compliance regime that requires employers to electronically send employee payroll information; including salary, wages, PAYG withholding and superannuation; to […]
March 8, 2019
Last year we held a “Lunch and Learn” event at our offices with around a dozen clients on the topic of: Risk in Retirement. Mark Copsey, […]
March 7, 2019
By David Downie, Partner With Sportsbet currently showing the Australian Labor Party (ALP) as $1.20 favourites to win the next Federal election, it is a good […]
February 27, 2019
By Mark Copsey, Director of Allworths Wealth Management TL;DR Banning life insurance commissions may leave consumers and especially young people worse off. The Royal Commission […]
January 29, 2019
By Mark Copsey, Partner at Allworths and Director at Allworths Wealth Management Eating breakfast on my balcony, I watch the people down below – walking by […]
November 28, 2018
Following on from announcements made in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 Federal Budgets, Treasury has released a consultation paper that explains significant proposed changes to the ‘Division […]
November 28, 2018
In a recent blog post, we noted the finding of the Full Federal Court that a casual employee was entitled to the leave benefits of a […]
October 30, 2018
By Mark Copsey, Partner This month, Dave Costigan and I visited farming clients Norman and Pip Smith of Glenwood Merinos just outside Wellington NSW to […]
October 30, 2018
By Colleen Hosking, Director of Allworths Assurance & Advisory Last updated: 18/02/21 At Allworths Assurance & Advisory, we work with SMEs and large enterprises to provide […]
September 24, 2018
Employers and lawyers are warning of potentially huge liabilities and uncertainty for businesses that engage casuals after the Federal Court last month held casual employees who […]
August 30, 2018
Following our recent client event on Risk in Retirement, we received a number of enquiries in relation to Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and how they operate. ETFs […]
August 30, 2018
In a previous blog post, we wrote about the new Notifiable Data Breaches scheme applying to businesses with a turnover of more than $3M from February […]
July 30, 2018
Our thoughts are with our farming clients who we realise are suffering considerably at the present time. There are a number of limited assistance packages available, […]
July 30, 2018
“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.” […]
June 11, 2018
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 […]
May 30, 2018
“The only value of stock forecasters is to make fortune tellers look good” – Warren Buffet By Mark Copsey, Director – Allworths Wealth Management […]
May 30, 2018
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 […]
August 27, 2024
If you are feeling overwhelmed by the constant demands of work emails, calls, and messages, you are not alone. Many employees struggle to balance their work […]
September 2, 2024
Running a small business is an exciting and rewarding endeavour but comes with a fair share of responsibilities. Among the most important are the financial obligations […]
September 9, 2024
Small businesses, especially family-run ones, require careful attention to payroll for closely held employees, such as family members, directors, and shareholders. The Australian Tax Office (ATO) […]
September 16, 2024
If you’re a contractor, freelancer, or self-employed, you’re probably already juggling multiple responsibilities, from managing clients to keeping track of your income. One area that often […]
September 23, 2024
Starting a side hustle has become increasingly popular in Australia as more people seek additional income streams, personal fulfilment, or a way to test business ideas […]
September 30, 2024
As an employer, when you provide vehicles like sedans, station wagons, or passenger vans for your employees’ private use, you might be offering a car fringe […]
October 7, 2024
Superannuation is one of the best ways to save for retirement, but it’s not without its risks—especially if you’re between 40 and 60 and starting to […]
October 14, 2024
Running a business in Australia comes with many responsibilities, and one of the most important aspects is understanding your liability. Business liability refers to the legal […]
October 21, 2024
When it comes to work-related expenses, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) allows employees to claim immediate deductions for depreciating assets that cost $300 or less. While […]