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November 27, 2023

Do You Have A Goal For Your Business?

Have you ever wondered about the origin story of your business? What drove you to start it in the first place? It’s a question that often […]
November 27, 2023

5 Superannuation Misconceptions Australians Might Have…

Superannuation, often called ‘super,’ is a vital part of Australia’s financial landscape. It’s a retirement savings system intended to provide financial security in your golden years. […]
November 27, 2023

Claiming Motor Vehicle Expenses On Your Tax Return

As a business owner, one of the perks is the ability to claim tax deductions for expenses related to motor vehicles used in your business operations. […]
November 26, 2023

Unlocking Business Value: Essential Steps to Determine Your Company’s Worth

Determining the value of your business is a critical step when contemplating a sale. Unfortunately, a significant number of business owners are unaware of the monetary […]
October 31, 2023

Providing Affordable Housing? You Could Be Eligible For A CGT Discount

An additional 10% capital gains tax (CGT) discount may be available when you sell an Australian residential rental property that you used to provide affordable housing. […]
October 31, 2023

The Age Pension Thresholds Have Changed Since 1 July 2023…

One of the most common questions from those entering or nearing retirement is, ‘How much money can I have before it affects my pension?’ Our answer […]
October 31, 2023

What Is A Transition To Retirement Pension?

Not quite ready to take the plunge into full retirement, but ready to make a start?    Transitioning into the retirement phase of your life means […]
October 31, 2023

Catching Up On Carry-Forward Contributions

Is it time to play catch up with your super contributions?  Every financial year, the cap for concessional and non-concessional contributions is set at a specific […]
September 28, 2023

The Billion Dollar TikTok Scandal

$1.7 billion paid out in fraudulent refunds, another $2.7bn in fraudulent claims stopped, around 56,000 alleged perpetrators, and over 100 arrests to date. How did the […]
September 28, 2023

The case of the taxpayer who was paid too late

What a difference timing makes. A recent case before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) is a reminder about the tax impact of the timing of employment […]
September 28, 2023

Legislating the ‘objective’ of super

The proposed objective of superannuation, provided in recently released draft legislation, is: ‘to preserve savings to deliver income for a dignified retirement, alongside government support, in […]
September 28, 2023

The shape of Australia’s future

What will the Australian community look like in 40 years? We look at the key takeaways from the Intergenerational Report. The 2023 Intergenerational Report (IGR) is […]
August 30, 2023

Succession: What does it take to hand your business to the next generation?

What is the end game for your business? Succession is not just a topic for a TV series or billionaire families, it’s about successfully transitioning your […]
August 30, 2023

Thinking of subdividing? Consider the tax implications and pitfalls of small-scale subdivisions

You’ve got a block of land that’s perfect for a subdivision. The details have all been worked out with Council, the builders, and the bank. But, […]
August 30, 2023

Why is my tax refund so small?

The tax refund many Australians expect has dramatically reduced. We show you why. There is a psychology to tax refunds that successive Governments have been reticent […]
July 27, 2023

The $20k technology investment boost

The Technology Investment Boost provides SMEs with a bonus deduction for expenses and depreciating assets for digital operations or digitising from 7:30pm (AEST) on 29 March […]
July 27, 2023

The 120% technology and skills ‘boost’ deduction

The 120% skills and training deduction for small and medium business has passed Parliament. We’ll show you how to maximise your deductions. Almost a year after […]
July 27, 2023

1 July wage increases and other changes

For employers, incorrectly calculating wages is not portrayed as a mistake, it’s “wage theft.” Beyond the reputational issues of getting it wrong, the Fair Work Commission […]
June 11, 2020

Xero App Series: Vend

Welcome to the fourth instalment of our Xero App Series, covering some of the best and most popular Xero add-ons that may assist in your business. […]
June 11, 2020

Eat, drink and be merry… just don’t tax me on it

By Mark Copsey, Partner at Allworths There are two things no one will deny at the moment; Australia’s need for economic recovery and that hospitality is […]
June 29, 2020

Some good news this June

In light of current events, you’ve probably noticed that we’ve been sharing some good news stories each month. We’re going to keep bringing you these posts […]
June 30, 2020

6 ways to start the new financial year strong

With a new financial year upon us, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on recent events and your goals for the new financial year. The […]
July 30, 2020
Emerging Market

Emerging Markets and their performance during global downturns

By Mark Copsey, Director of Allworths Wealth Management Earlier this year in March, the coronavirus outbreak caused markets across the world to crash. A major sell-off […]
July 30, 2020

Xero App Series: Deputy

Welcome to the fifth instalment of our Xero App Series, covering some of the best and most popular Xero add-ons that may assist in your business. […]
July 30, 2020

How Allworths began

By Mark Copsey, Partner We’ve spoken and written proudly of the fact that our firm traces its origins back to 1897, when William F Allworth partnered […]
July 30, 2020
Emu

Some good news this July

In light of current events, you’ve probably noticed that we’ve been sharing some good news stories each month. We’re going to keep bringing you these posts […]
August 28, 2020

Xero App Series: HubSpot

Welcome to the sixth instalment of our Xero App Series, covering some of the best and most popular Xero add-ons that may assist in your business. […]