Borrowing strategies for a SMSF
SMSF members wanting to expand their investment portfolio are able to borrow money through their SMSF to purchase these assets.
Home business tax deductions
With so many businesses now being run from home, the ATO is eager to ensure that those claiming tax deductions do so correctly.
How to reduce the taxman's share of the pie...
And how to keepas mucgh as possible for you and your family!
GST refund time limit
Small businesses entitled to refunds of GST may not be aware of the four year time limit on claiming those refunds.
Tax Update December 2012
Data matching of motor vehicles now in the spot light and other tax news.
TAX FOCUS: GST REFUND PROCESS
New rules proposed for the GST refund process....
Tax Update November 2012
Find out more about Small Business Benchmarks and the ATO's new Contractor Payments data matching program
Tax Update October 2012
Our regular monthly tax update for individuals and businesses.
The art of negotiation
Successful negotiators understand how to negotiate so that both parties feel like they are winning.
Tax Update August 2012
Read the latest news for your business tax planning.
Tax update June 2012
Budget 2012 - The main tax measures announced in last month's Federal Budget.
Managing CGT Liability
Tax payers can reduce their tax liability this end of financial year by deferring the realisation of a capital gain until after June 30.
Maximising your property claim
Property investors could guarantee more cash in their pockets this end of financial year by maximising property depreciation deductions.
Get a head start for the next financial year
Preparation is the key to efficient and effective financial planning for the 2012-2013 year ahead.
End of Year Tax Tips for Businesses & Individuals
Use these tips to help with you prepare your business for end of year 2012.
Tax Update May 2012
The latest tax news for your business May 2012.
Tax Focus - GST Debt
Taxpayers that are finding it difficult to meet their GST obligations on time should be contacting the ATO as early as possible.
Business Tax Planning: Are you on track?
Effective tax planning needs to not only make financial sense and be consistent with overall business objectives; it must also not run foul of either specific or general anti-avoidance provisions of the tax legislation.
Fringe Benefits Tax
With the end of the Fringe Benefit Tax year upon us this month, it is critical that as an employer you understand your FBT obligations to avoid significant penalties from the Australian Taxation Office.
Stress management tips for business owners
Stress is something we all experience and unfortunately cannot be eliminated altogether. However stress doesn’t have to be an entirely negative emotion – after all, it’s generally what gets us motivated to take action! A certain amount of stress can actually be healthy, so long as the symptoms of it don’t affect our day to day life.
Tax Update December 2011
Our regular monthly tax update for businesses of the South West, WA.
Tax Update August 2011
Read this tax update and keep informed about the latest news from the Australian Taxation Office.
Every business needs a system
A business without a system is like a car without wheels. Whether you are a one man band, employ 50 people or are somewhere in between, every business needs a system and that means Marketing and Sales, Operations, Finance and Human Resources.
2010/2011 Individual Tax Return Checklist
A guide for individual tax payers to help you prepare your paperwork for the end of the financial year.
End of year tax checklist
A useful checklist to help you organise your tax documentation for lodgement.
Recent amendments to division 7A
The ATO will be paying special attention to Division 7A of the Income Tax Act 1936 this year, an integrity measure that attempts to ensure that private companies cannot make tax free distributions of profits to shareholders or their associates in the form of debts forgiven, loans or payments. Make sure not to fall afoul of these measures during the end of year tax process.
Tax Update March 2011
Read the latest from the Austalian Tax Office and find out how it will effect you and your business
Ready....Set....Goal!
Make 2011 really count by setting realistic goals now for business success and following a carefully planned path to achieve them.
ATO tracking loans made through trusts
The Australian Taxation Office is targeting members of self-managed super funds and their distribution of funds to themselves or others via investments by the super fund in trusts.
Government acts against business tax debts
The Australian Tax Office is increasing its efforts to collect tax debts, which grew more than 10 per cent a year during the global financial crisis.
Tax Update November 2010
The latest news and tax advice for every business.
Deadline for investment tax
Tax break deadline for small business purchases.
Tax Update October 2010
The latest tax updates for you and your business.
Tax Update September 2010
Read the latest from the ATO with our September tax update.
Tax Update August 2010
Keeping our clients up to date with tax developments and ATO rulings for August 2010.
Tax Update July 2010
Here you will find the latest tax issues that can effect every Australian.
Individual Tax Return Checklist
Tax saving strategies prior to 1 July 2010
Tax Update June 2010
The very latest tax updates since the Federal Budget was announced last month.
Tax Update May 2010
The latest taxation developments from the ATO for 2010.
Home is where the tax deduction is
In this article we focus on home-based businesses. Have a look to see what tax deductions you can claim for your home office.
The end is near - 2009/10 tax year end that is!
In tax, timing is everything. With the end of the year rapidly approaching it is time for businesses to tidy up loose ends before the new tax year begins.
End of the 2009/10 FBT Year
Looking to lodge a fringe benefits tax (FBT) return for your business this 2009/2010 year? Follow this guide to help you get organised before 31 March, 2010 due date.
Year End Strategies 2008
Planning strategies for the end of financial year end 2008.