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ATO Extends Due Dates…
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced that it will grant
Read MoreGet your running shoes on!
This Sunday 6th March is Toowoomba’s annual Peak 2 Park running e
Read More5 things every family business should do – part 5: meet with family to discuss the business
by David Harland CPA Running a family firm can be grinding. Sometimes
Read More5 things every family business should do – part 4: add family to your branding
by David Harland CPA Running a family firm can be grinding. Sometimes
Read More5 things every family business should do – part 3: get financial agreements in place
by David Harland CPA Running a family firm can be grinding. Sometimes
Read More5 thing every family business should do – part 2
by David Harland CPA Running a family firm can be grinding. Sometimes
Read More5 things every family business should do – part 1
by David Harland CPA Running a family firm can be grinding. Sometimes
Read MoreTime is running out to get SuperStream ready
With only two quarters left until SuperStream becomes mandatory, employ
Read MoreAustralia Post set to raise postage prices
From 4 January 2016 it will cost more to send letters using Australia P
Read MoreThe ATO are going digital – have your say!
The ATO are constantly looking at new ways to provide better online se
Read MoreThinking of importing or exporting goods or services?
If your business imports or exports it’s important that you’
Read MoreLooking for the perfect Christmas gift?
Editor: If you are planning to provide Christmas gifts to staff this
Read MoreSuperannuation Funds Conditions of Release
To cash preserved benefits or restricted non-preserved benefits, a memb
Read MoreA major step in global transparency
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has undertaken its first ever auto
Read MoreThinking of changing from a sole trader to a company?
As your business develops, you may need to restructure to adapt to chan
Read MoreAre you a company director?
Most people don’t realise that they can potentially be held personall
Read MoreConsidering buying a car for your small business?
Small businesses can claim a deduction for individual assets tha
Read MoreFuel tax credit rates have increased
Fuel tax credit rates have increased for fuel acquired from 1 August 20
Read MoreNew guidance from ATO regarding GST for Uber (and similar) drivers
Editor: For those clients providing ‘ride-sourcing servicesR
Read MoreChanges to receiving activity statements and instalment notices
If you are an individual or sole trader and have linked your myGov acco
Read MoreBeware of Phone Scams
Phone scams are the number one type of scam in Australia. Scammers ca
Read MoreWork Related Deductions – basic rules you need to satisfy
This year the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) are focusing on unusual
Read MoreWhen there are 27 fortnightly pays in a financial year…
If you pay fortnightly wages, don’t forget to consider there are 27 f
Read MoreOur 2015 Tax Checklist is here!
Now that 30 June has ticked over, it is time to get your 2015 tax infor
Read MoreNew minimum wages now available
The new minimum wages and allowances are now available in the Fair Wor
Read MoreLast Chance! Things to do before 30 June 2015
Make a Superannuation Contribution If you have not already done so, ens
Read MoreQBCC announces further changes to Building Licensing
The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) has announce
Read MoreAre you ready for 30 June?
A good strategy to reduce tax payable is normally to accelerate
Read MoreGet set for a 2.5% wage increase on 1 July 2015
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 2.5% increase to minimum wages
Read MoreMore news on the $20,000 accelerated depreciation deduction
The Australian Government announced a new measure in the 2015 Budget fo
Read MoreBusiness Benchmarks: How does your business compare?
The ATO have recently updated their Small business benchmarks. The ben
Read MoreBudget 2015: Small Business Wins!
Expanding accelerated depreciation for small business From Budget Night
Read MoreImportant AUSkey news
AUSkey and Chrome Google are planning to release an update to the Chrom
Read MoreTips for getting your BAS right
Some businesses make simple mistakes, others don’t provide up-to-date
Read MoreYear End Tax Planning
As we move into the final quarter of the 2015 financial year, it is tim
Read MoreGet your website mobile-friendly by 21 April…or lose your Google ranking…
Starting from 21 April, Google will be expanding its use of mobile-frie
Read MoreATO update regarding the “Director Penalty Regime”
Editor: The release of this ATO fact sheet follows a number of recent c
Read MoreEligibility for net medical expenses tax offset
The Medical Expenses Tax Offset is being phased out. To be eligible fo
Read MoreCheck out the new look ATO app
The ATO app now has more features to help you keep on top of your tax a
Read MoreSMSF’s Investing in Property
Editor: Property investment has become increasingly popular over rece
Read MoreATO Data Matching Programs
Editor: The ATO is carrying out two new data matching programs to ide
Read MoreDirector liable for company’s PAYG withholding
A recent case before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) involved
Read MoreHow to save time paying employee super!
From 1 July 2015 all employers must comply with SuperStream rules. To h
Read MoreBack to work… Pay bills… Do Tax!
All of a sudden 2015 is here are we are back in the swing of things! Ju
Read MoreTax Treatment of Christmas Parties and Gifts
Year end and other staff parties Editor: With the December/January br
Read MoreBusiness vs Hobby…which are you?
Often we are asked the question… “When do I have to start p
Read MoreLooking to introduce Social Media Marketing?
So you have a great website – is that enough? If you want to ge
Read MoreSuper contributions – too much super can mean extra tax
There are caps on the amount you can contribute to your superannuation
Read MoreCan you access your super fund for medical procedures?
Editor: The following relates to a newspaper article that appeared re
Read MoreRBA announces Interest Rates on hold for November 2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to leave the official cash ra
Read MoreHow to register for ATO online services
With the ATO’s move to a paperless system you will soon be requir
Read MoreLost super climbs to $14 billion
New statistics released by the ATO reveal that more than $14 billion in
Read MoreNegative Gearing…what is it and how does it work?
We often hear people talking about negative gearing and that everyone s
Read MoreCan you pick a scam?
You should be wary of SMS and emails claiming to be from the ATO. Hoax
Read MoreHow to get to the top of Google
Have you ever wondered how to get to the top of Google rankings? We hav
Read MoreHave you ever wondered just how popular Self Managed Superannuation is?
On 10 September 2014, the ATO published its quarterly report on SMSFs.
Read MoreQBCC Introduces New Minimum Financial Requirements for the Building Industry
From 1 October 2014 the Queensland Building and Construction Commission
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