Articles
For Business
We present articles here that are of interest to people who run a business; either for themselves or someone else.
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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... -
19th May 2014
Focus On - Contractor or employee
Will the ATO agree that a person, claiming to be a contractor is bonafdie? -
15th May 2014
Understanding why businesses fail
When businesses fail the cause is often deeper and less visible than financial reasons -
14th May 2014
Budget 2014 - Business overview
The impact of the 2014/15 Budget on most businesses will be minimal -
14th May 2014
Focus On - Directors and company debts
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... -
9th May 2014
FocusOn - Fringe Benefit Tax
Fringe benefits are benefits paid to an employee in respect of employment -
7th May 2014
FocusOn - Buying a Motor Vehicle - Issues to Consider
Decisions are not always straightforward. Save money, meet your future business needs and improve your cash flow. -
6th May 2014
FocusOn - Cloud Accounting
The Internet has enabled the development of online accounting software and services. There are advantages to be aware of. -
4th May 2014
FocusOn - Personal Property Securities Register
Business owners and individuals can have greater certainty over who has legal ownership of assets. -
3rd May 2014
Focus On - Reportable payments to contractors
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... -
10th Apr 2014
FocusOn - Trusts
A relationship where property is managed by one person for the benefit of another -
10th Apr 2014
FocusOn - Salary Packaging for Public Benevolent Institutions
A PBI can provide fringe benefits to its employees free of FBT up to a certain limit.
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