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Merry Christmas! 2024

On the 12th day of Christmas, Saward Dawson gave to you… 12 fun facts, 40 years of success! Happy holidays from Saward Dawson!

Super Update – something for everyone

2025 Superannuation Webinar Series Next year we’ll be running a webinar series which will have something “Super” for everyone. For Australians, Superannuation frequently comes second, behind the family home, in asset value. It’s compulsory for many of us and is a very tax effective way to save for retirement. Understanding how it works is an […]

NFP Self-Review Return – Completing the Form

When completing the ATO’s new self-review return, not-for-profit (NFP) organisations must answer a series of questions. Answering them may not be as straight forward as they appear. NFP Self-Review Return – Completing the Form NFP organsiations with an active Australian Business Number (ABN) and which are not registered charities are required to lodge an annual […]

Children’s Ground

One of the privileges of working at Saward Dawson is learning about some incredible not-for-profit organisations and seeing the difference they are making in the lives of Australians and communities worldwide. Jemimah, our Head of Marketing, had the pleasure to see firsthand one of our clients – Children’s Ground in action. Here is her experience. […]

Year End Tax Tips for Individuals and Businesses

June 2024 The end of the financial year is fast approaching. But there is still time to put in place those last minute tax planning strategies. For individuals, this can include superannuation contributions, donations and making sure you have the right record keeping for motor vehicle and home office claims. For businesses, temporary full expensing […]

ACNC Transitional Reporting Arrangement Extension

Each charity registered under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is required to provide an Annual Information Statement (AIS) to the ACNC and upload their financial statements on the public register unless it has a specific exemption. The ACNC has transitional reporting arrangements in place with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations […]

Super Update – Preparing for 30 June and Pending Changes

As we approach the end of one financial year and the beginning of another, now is the time to review the options available to you for any additional contributions you may want to make prior to 30 June 2024. It is also an appropriate time to review the implications of the new rates and thresholds […]