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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
$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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Missing your December ATO notice? Instalment Notices and Activity Statements are no longer being sent out by the ATO. Here’s what you need to know… What […]
Applications close: 30 March 2021, 5:00 PM (AEDT) In September last year, the PM announced $50 million in funding to help restart Australia’s business events industry. […]
By David Costigan, Senior Accountant at Allworths Chartered Accountants Recently Mark Copsey, David Downie and I attended the annual ‘A Country Practice Accountants Conference’ in Orange. […]