Articles
For Business
We present articles here that are of interest to people who run a business; either for themselves or someone else.
Also look at some of our e-newsletters that will keep you current with the latest news.
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15th Dec 2014
ASIC fees and penalties
Being only one day late will incur a $74 penalty; more than one month late $308 penalty -
9th Dec 2014
ATO confusion
The ATO has announced that once an activity statement is lodged electronically then they will no longer issue a paper activity statement. -
2nd Dec 2014
Happy Christmas... and don't forget the FBT
When employers will be planning to reward staff with a celebratory party or event, you need to consider the FBT and income tax implications -
28th Nov 2014
Technology and tax
We advocate improved technologies that help business to lodge their own tax returns. But we warn of the risks. -
7th Oct 2014
SuperStream - Streamlining super payments
To create greater efficiencies in the superannuation system, the government has introduced a new reform called ‘SuperStream’. Under SuperStream, employers must make super contributions by submitting... -
12th Sep 2014
Business finance - Time for a review
Reviewing your finance is often overlooked but can be very benificial -
3rd Sep 2014
Repeal of the "Mining Tax"
The repeal of the Mining Tax also means that some concession to small business will also be rescinded. -
28th Aug 2014
WorkCover - The essentials
The main areas of interest that our clients ask about WorkCover -
5th Aug 2014
PAYG instalments threshold increases
From 1 July 2014, PAYG instalment thresholds have increased, which means that some taxpayers no longer need to pay instalments -
23rd Jul 2014
FocusOn - Running a company
All companies are required to keep financial records from which true and fair financial statements can be prepared -
22nd Jul 2014
Small business online dispute resolutions
Small businesses in a dispute are set to benefit from the launch of Dispute Support -
22nd Jul 2014
FocusOn - Electing to be a family trust
A trust becomes a family trust if it makes a family trust election -
21st Jul 2014
FocusOn - Division 7A
Our FocusOn documents are comprehensive overviews. The topics are often very complex and we recommend you contact us before acting on transactions. This sample pdf shows the typical detail in our... -
18th Jul 2014
FocusOn - Companies
The company is a separate legal entity from its owners (shareholders) and those who manage it (directors) -
18th Jul 2014
FocusOn - Sole trader
This type of business is easy and inexpensive to start and there are low annual business costs -
17th Jun 2014
FocusOn - Business partnerships
Our FocusOn documents are comprehensive overviews. The topics are often very complex and we recommend you contact us before acting on transactions. This sample pdf shows the typical detail in our... -
6th Jun 2014
Change of tax impact on dividends
With the increase in the Medicare rate and the Temporary Budget Repair Levy there will be more tax to pay on franked dividends -
5th Jun 2014
Super deductions - Timing may be the key
Timing may preclude you from claiming deductions until the following financial year -
20th May 2014
Cloud at the end of the year
If you are considering the change to Cloud Accounting, the ideal time to swap over is probably at the end of financial year. -
20th May 2014
Year end 2013/14 tax tips for Business
As we approach 30 June there may be some actions that can be done to realise the benefits of tax deductions sooner or to defer income to the next year. Here are some things to consider: Prepay...
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