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August 12, 2024

The Power of Product Diversification in Business: When It Works and When It Doesn’t

As a business owner, you’re always on the lookout for ways to grow and adapt in an ever-changing market.  One strategy that many businesses consider is […]
August 5, 2024

Superannuation for Young Professionals: Start Early, Retire Comfortably

As a young professional, planning for retirement is a distant priority. However, starting early with your superannuation contributions can significantly impact your financial future. Prioritising superannuation […]
July 28, 2024

Claiming Motor Vehicle Expenses In The New Financial Year

Making the most of available tax deductions for your business can be an important aspect of starting the new financial year. It’s why planning and strategising […]
July 28, 2024

Turning Business Ideas into Reality: A Practical Guide

Every successful business starts with a simple idea. The journey from concept to a thriving enterprise, however, is fraught with challenges. For aspiring entrepreneurs, the key […]
July 28, 2024

Spousal Contributions: A Guide To Voluntarily Boosting Super

Superannuation is a vital aspect of retirement planning in Australia, ensuring individuals have sufficient savings for their later years. One effective strategy to enhance your family’s […]
July 28, 2024

Ensuring Income Tax Exemption: Key Points for Not-for-Profit Sporting Organisations

Starting from the 2023-24 income year, not-for-profit (NFP) organisations, including sporting clubs, societies, and associations with an active Australian Business Number (ABN), must lodge an annual […]
July 28, 2024

How Could E-Commerce Impact Your Business In The New Financial Year?

As the Australian e-commerce landscape evolves, 2024 is set to be a year of significant innovation and adaptation. With 24 million smartphone users and an expected […]
June 26, 2024

Common EOFY Mistakes Made That Can Be Fixed Before 30 June

Finding yourself increasingly more busy as the EOFY approaches, particularly with meeting your tax obligations? It’s coming on tax time, so it’s time to ensure you’re […]
June 26, 2024

Meeting Your Business’s Tax Obligations At The EOFY

As the End of the Financial Year (EOFY) approaches in Australia, businesses must gear up to meet their tax obligations efficiently and accurately. This period can […]
June 26, 2024

Understanding The Superannuation Clearing House

As the End of the Financial Year (EOFY) approaches, employers and self-employed individuals must ensure their superannuation contributions are processed efficiently and on time. Utilising a […]
June 26, 2024

Self-Employment & Superannuation Before The EOFY

As the End of the Financial Year (EOFY) approaches, self-employed individuals can bolster their retirement savings and take advantage of significant tax benefits.  While the self-employed […]
May 29, 2024

Trust Tax Return Compliance: A Guide

Managing a trust comes with its share of responsibilities, especially regarding tax compliance. To assist trustees and administrators, the ATO has provided a checklist that can […]
May 29, 2024

How to Manage Cash Flow and Plan for Growth: A Guide for Small Businesses In The Lead Up To EOFY

Effective cash flow management is essential for the success and growth of any small business. Proper budgeting, forecasting, and managing finances ensure that your business remains […]
May 29, 2024

Millenial & Gen Z – Preparing For The Future With Superannuation

Millennials and Gen Z are facing some of the most difficult challenges when it comes to financial priorities. Between paying off HECS debts/HELP loans and saving […]
May 29, 2024

The Instant Asset Write-Off Continues To The 2024-25 Financial Year

In a move aimed at bolstering small business cash flow and reducing compliance costs, the Australian government has announced an extension of the $20,000 instant asset […]
May 14, 2024

Take Your Time: Getting Your Return Right

Did you know that if you lodge your tax return in early July, your tax return’s chances of being flagged as incorrect by the ATO are […]
May 14, 2024

A Guide To Land Tax Across The States

Land tax is an annual tax paid to state and territory governments by land owners. If your business owns the property, you will likely need to […]
May 14, 2024

Key Changes To Trust Administration To Affect Lodgements

Changes are being made to trust administration as a part of the Modernisation of Trust Administration Systems project, which will impact the way in which you […]
January 31, 2022

Strategic Planning Tips

By David Downie, Partner Late last year, Mark and I invested the time to attend a strategy retreat for 3 days in Merimbula with the help […]
October 29, 2022

Australian super funds gorge on cryptocurrency

The value of cryptocurrency assets inside Australian self managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) increased by 589.9% ($1.17bn) between June 2019 and June 2022, according to the latest […]
October 29, 2022

Stamp duty or an annual property tax for NSW first home buyers?

First home buyers purchasing property in NSW of up to $1.5m will have a choice of paying stamp duty or an annual property tax from 16 […]
October 29, 2022

Lessons from a data breach

The Optus data breach is top of mind for a lot of Australians, particularly those who have had their data stolen. For business, the breach is […]
October 30, 2022

Shuffling the decks: 2022-23 Budget 2.0

There is nothing in this Budget that would create a UK style crisis. The stage 3 tax cuts legislated to commence on 1 July 2024 are […]
November 27, 2022

Scams and how to avoid them

The “Hi Mum” scam (where you receive a text message that starts with e.g., “Hi Mum, I have broken my phone and I am using this […]
November 28, 2022

Tax planning: the sooner, the better

By Mark Copsey, Partner As we head into the festive season, it’s easy to lose sight of things – like tax planning – that could either […]
November 29, 2022

Knowing where you’re headed: Your Business Plan

By David Downie, Partner In a previous post, we started looking at how to develop your own personal Clarity Plan. For many, December and January will be […]
January 30, 2023

What do the ‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay’ reforms mean?

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 received royal assent on Tuesday 6 December 2022. The legislation is extensive and brings into […]