Investment properties are a class of investment that for many years has attracted all types of Australian investors. These investors have historically enjoyed significant capital growth whilst reducing their annual income tax by negative gearing their properties. During the last 18 months, there has been a lot of attention on investment property negative gearing following… Continue Reading
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NSW First Home Buyers Concessions
The topic of housing affordability has attracted significant attention in recent times, with varying views on the underlying cause and the best ways to solve the problem. While the topic is likely to continue to cause much debate well into the future, in this article we focus on the changes that have been implemented by… Continue Reading
What to look for in a bookkeeper
Running a small business is a continuous tug of war between time, money and the long list of tasks that need to get done. Timely and accurate bookkeeping can be critical to a business’ compliance, cash flow and decision making ability, however, it is a constant and time consuming task that is often the first… Continue Reading
The importance of having good IT in your business
As time goes on, technology is infiltrating more and more aspects of our lives and affecting the way we work, interact and go about our day. Data is everywhere and information is constantly fed to us from hundreds of sources simultaneously. The power of technology seems truly inevitable, and yet many businesses overlook the role… Continue Reading
What gets the ATO’s Attention?
Ever wondered what sends up red flags with the ATO? Knowing what attracts the ATO’s attention can help keep your eyes open for specific issues or areas of risk so you can think ahead and ensure a smooth tax year. As part of their commitment to transparency with the public, every year the ATO publishes… Continue Reading
Show me the money! Getting cash out of your business
So, business is going well and the cash is rolling on in. It’s your business, so you can just take the cash out, right? WRONG! All too often, we see business owners make the mistake of treating the business’ money as their own. Business structures can be wonderful vehicles through which to operate your business,… Continue Reading
Put your HR cap on – An overview of employers’ obligations
According to the Australian Chamber of Commerce’s 2013 publication on small business, of the 10.6 million people employed in the private non-financial sector in Australia, 42% were employed by small businesses. That’s a stunning 4.45 million people employed by small businesses across Australia. There’s no doubt that employing staff can be highly beneficial to a… Continue Reading
A Survivor’s Guide: Being organised for tax-time
Do you dread tax time? Do you spend hours searching for stray documents you know you put “somewhere”? Do you get tax refund envy? Then this guide is for you! Here are our top 7 tips for reducing tax-time stress: Have a system and make it EASY Folders are by far the best way to… Continue Reading
Deductions everywhere! Key deductions for individuals
As we head into August, we are now well and truly in the thick of individual tax return lodgements for the 2017 financial year, so now is the perfect time to think about what deductions you may be eligible to claim in your tax return. Generally, any expenses incurred in relation to earning your income… Continue Reading
WARNING: ATO and ASIC Scams
As the new financial year begins and taxpayers commence preparing 2017 tax returns, scams by entities posing as the ATO or ASIC will become more prevalent. It is important to be able to identify whether a call, email or any form of contact from the ATO or ASIC is genuine and to be able to… Continue Reading
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