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The new Lifetime Director IDs

2022-05-08T19:00:47+10:008th May 2022|Advisory, News|

Directors will be required to register for a unique identification number that they will keep for life, much like a tax file number under a rewrite of Australia’s business registers.

ASIC does not currently verify the identity of directors and Elvis Presley and Bob Marley could “quite possibly” be registered. Or at least

Are your contractors really employees?

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

Mental health support for business owners

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

New laws will target ride sharing and accommodation platforms

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