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Have you just invested in new equipment for your business, perhaps an espresso machine for your café or an excavator for your construction company? While necessary to help your business thrive, these investments are significant. What if you could claim an immediate deduction for them and keep more cash in your pocket? Welcome to the…
Imagine pouring your savings into your dream home, only to discover you don’t have the right to make the changes you want. Or worse, facing an unexpected legal battle over something as minor as a shared fence. Understanding property interests is your first line of defence against these nightmares. When it comes to property in…
We all know the old saying, “You’ve got to spend money to make money”. Small business owners know it particularly well! You invest a large amount of financial capital into your business to generate profit, like purchasing equipment, hiring employees, and marketing your products or services. These expenses and more can be claimed as tax…
Feeling the squeeze from rising prices, housing costs, and everyday expenses? You’re not alone. The good news is that the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has introduced updated 2026 tax brackets in Australia, helping more Australian taxpayers keep a little extra in their pocket this financial year. The Australian Government will implement personal income tax cuts…
Whether you’re an Aussie business owner or an employee, you’re not likely to forget the end of financial year (EOFY) date! It can bring a flurry of paperwork, stress over meeting tax deadlines, and the challenge of getting all your financial records up to scratch. That’s a lot of pressure, making sure everything is perfectly…
Whether you’re an employee eyeing a new car or an employer striving to boost your team’s morale, understanding novated leases as a fringe benefit and the associated tax is crucial. Why? Because it can lead to significant financial advantages and benefits for both employees and employers. Let’s find out more about novated leases, calculating their…
Whether it’s a “buy nine, get the 10th coffee free” deal, happy hour, or a 12-month gym membership for the price of 11, we all love a perk! Fringe benefits are non-cash perks employers can offer sought-after prospective employees to make an employment position more desirable. But, there’s a catch- the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT). …
Attention homeowners and investors in Australia! Property tax might not be the most exciting topic, but it’s one you can’t afford to ignore! So, we’ve put together this guide to cover the essentials of calculating Australian property tax rates in a way that’s easy to understand. With our expertise, navigating property tax becomes less of…
There has been a recent change to payroll tax that applies to medical practices and practitioners, including dental clinics, radiology centres, physiotherapy practices, and other similar businesses. It comes down to the State Revenue Office’s definition of ‘employee’ and ‘contractor’. It is the employer’s responsibility to deduct a percentage of each employee’s wages as payroll…
The federal government recently announced changes aimed at closing loopholes in the Fair Work Act that allow for intentional underpayment of employee wages and entitlements. As an accounting and business advisory firm, we want to help our small to medium business clients understand how these changes could impact their operations. Key Changes to the Fair…