Ransomware attacks are a risk that all small businesses face in today’s technological age. Without adequate security and regular backups, your data could be at risk of a cyber-attack. Large corporations and major institutions with highly valuable data are the common targets of cyber infiltration, but small businesses (and in fact anyone using the internet)… Continue Reading
Payroll reporting: A touchy subject
If you are an employer, the way you report payments such as salaries and wages, pay as you go (PAYG) withholding and superannuation is changing. The ATO’s new rules require employers to report these payments directly from their payroll solution in real-time, at the same time as they pay their employees. This is known as… Continue Reading
ATO spotlight on visa holders, sponsors and migration agents
The ATO has launched the latest round of their data-matching program to include all visa holders, visa sponsors and migration agents. They will request the records of approximately 20 million individuals for compliance purposes. Find out if you’re affected and what you can do to avoid a visit from the tax man. The ATO has… Continue Reading
“CASH IS KING”: Practical tips for better cash flow management
Cash flow is one of the most important drivers in a business. Businesses require cash flow to grow, buy new stock, pay expenses, buy assets, and distribute profits to the owners. It is important for businesses to manage cash flow as best as possible to ensure strong future growth. In our November 2017 newsletter we… Continue Reading
Bitcoin – The tax consequences
There has been plenty of press coverage on bitcoin, but what are the tax consequences if you decide to join the craze? Well, that depends on whether you are running a business, or if you are acquiring bitcoin for personal investment. What is bitcoin? Bitcoin is the term for a type of cryptocurrency, a digital… Continue Reading
Are changes to GST rules about to make online shopping more expensive?
Buying online could soon get more expensive. Previously, purchases under the $1,000 low value threshold were exempt from GST. However, years of pressure from vocal Australian retailers has spurred the Government into passing legislation to collect GST on all purchases from 1 July 2018. According to research conducted by the National Australia Bank, in 2017,… Continue Reading
Business Insurance – Are you covered?
Businesses face many different risks on a daily basis. It is prudent for businesses to mitigate these risks through various avenues to reduce the impact on the business if something unexpected happens. One way to mitigate risks is by taking out insurance to compensate the business for any losses or damages that it may suffer… Continue Reading
Happy travels: work-related travel expenses
Travel costs for work can certainly add up, and as it’s not uncommon to hear stories of travel allowance and tax deduction misdemeanours in the news and tax circles, it is worth looking at what you can legitimately claim and some pitfalls to avoid.The three expense areas that can be claimed as tax deductions for… Continue Reading
NSW Small Business Grant
What is the Small Business Grant? Last month we provided an overview of the NSW Payroll Tax Jobs Action Plan (JAP) Rebate. This month we look at the Small Business Grant (SBG), which is a smaller ($2,000) grant available for small businesses that do not pay payroll tax (and therefore do not qualify for the… Continue Reading
Working capital: The lifeblood of business
Working capital represents the funds / resources available to a business for use in day-to-day operations. It is the lifeblood of every business because it is what enables the business to cover day-to-day costs and, ultimately, keep its doors open. A low level of working capital may result in a business being unable to pay… Continue Reading
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