2022-06-23T14:07:25+10:0023rd June 2022|Accounting, Taxation|
The ATO has flagged four priority areas this tax season where people are making mistakes.
With tax season almost upon us the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has revealed its four areas of focus this tax season.
In
2022-06-23T14:07:02+10:0023rd June 2022|Accounting, News, Taxation|
A series of reforms and changes will commence on 1 July 2022. Here’s what is coming up:
For business
Superannuation guarantee increase to 10.5%
The Superannuation Guarantee (SG) rate will rise from 10% to 10.5% on 1 July 2022 and will continue to increase by 0.5% each year until it reaches 12% on
2022-05-08T19:00:00+10:008th May 2022|Accounting, Advisory, News, Taxation|
Landmark cases before the High Court highlight the problem of identifying whether a worker is an independent contractor or employee for tax and superannuation purposes.
Many business owners assume that if they hire independent contractors they will not be responsible for PAYG withholding, superannuation guarantee, payroll tax and workers compensation obligations. However, each
2022-05-08T18:58:58+10:008th May 2022|Accounting, News, Superannuation|
From 1 July 2021, the maximum number of members a Self Managed Super Fund can have increased from four to six. Why would you have a fund with six members and what are the implications?
Recently enacted laws increased the maximum number of allowable members in an SMSF and small APRA fund
2021-12-08T10:18:39+10:007th December 2021|Accounting, Human Resources, News, Superannuation, Taxation|
The 1 November superannuation rule changes could affect your business.
When your business hires a new employee, the Choice of Fund form is used to identify where they want their superannuation to be directed. If the employee does not identify a fund, generally the employer directs their superannuation into a default fund.
From 1
2021-12-08T10:14:02+10:007th December 2021|Accounting, Advisory, News, Taxation|
Australia has had its fair share of disasters over the last few years – drought, bushfires and floods – that have ramped up the volume of insurance claims. Most people would assume that if and when they need to claim on their insurance, the insurance payout covers the damage and is not
2021-12-08T10:12:52+10:007th December 2021|Accounting, News, Taxation|
In early November, the Commonwealth Bank announced that it is now Australia’s first bank to offer customers the ability to buy, sell and hold crypto assets, directly through the CommBank app. You know when the banks come on board, cryptocurrency has become normal.
But cryptocurrency is only one part of the blockchain universe.
2021-09-30T16:40:12+10:001st October 2021|Accounting, News, Taxation|
If you worked from home during lockdown and spent money on work related items that were not reimbursed by your business, you might be able to claim some of these expenses as a deduction – but not everything you purchase can be claimed.
The ATO has stated that it is looking very closely
2021-09-30T16:39:53+10:001st October 2021|Accounting, News, Taxation|
Running a business can be an isolating experience. And, with COVID-19 lockdowns and disruptions to trade, the pressure can be intense.
NewAccess for Small Business Owners is a free and confidential mental health program developed by Beyond Blue to give small business owners the support they need. Whether you’re just feeling stressed, or
2021-09-30T16:39:35+10:001st October 2021|Accounting, News, Taxation|
In an attempt to reign in undeclared income, proposed new laws will require platform providers in the sharing economy to report all transactions through their platforms.
Traditional employment models have shifted in favour of more flexible options including contracting, self-employment and use of labour hire. Consumers are increasingly paying to ‘use’ rather than
