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Everybody wants to save tax. The late Kerry Packer (Australian billionaire and media magnate) once said in reference to the Australian Government, “Now of course I am minimising my tax…

It’s exciting when you have that light bulb moment, that flash of brilliance and idea for your new business. It’s hard not to get carried away with the excitement but…

Individuals approaching retirement age may be considering downsizing their family home to top up their retirement nest egg. Effective from the 1st July 2018 a new superannuation contribution category was…

Single Touch Payroll (STP) commenced on July 1, 2018 for large employers (with 20 or more employees), however, from 1 July 2019 all employers are required to report details of…

One of the most challenging aspects of starting a business is funding your new venture. The cost of setting up a new business can vary dramatically. For example, an online…

The rate for work-related car expenses has increased for the income year starting 1 July 2018. It is now 68 cents per kilometre. This applies if you have chosen to…

Let’s face it, bookkeeping isn’t fun but it’s an essential part of running a successful business. Courtesy of technology and the cloud it has got easier, however, bookkeeping still remains…

The Tax Office are on the move and are deploying what the Deputy Commissioner for Small Business, Deborah Jenkins describes as ‘mobile strike teams’ to uncover business owners who are…