Accounting

17 September, 2018

Reform of the ABN System

In Australia, there are currently around 7.7m ABNs with over 860,000 new ABNs issued in 2017-18. The ABN system was originally introduced in 2000 as a way to provide businesses […]
14 September, 2018

Corporate Tax Rates: Recent Changes Give Certainty

There’s finally some certainty about the corporate tax rate(s). Legislation has recently passed Parliament and the fate of other proposed changes has also been finalised. The rate of 27.5% applies […]
1 June, 2018

Tax Time Focus Areas for Businesses

A recent interview with Tax Commissioner Chris Jordan revealed details of what the ATO will be paying particular attention to this year. Perhaps not surprising, but the ATO will be […]
17 May, 2018

Do You Have Clearance to Sell Your Home?

In the market to sell your house? Before you call in the real estate agents and home stylists, you probably know that you’ll need to have a contract of sale […]
23 March, 2018

Airbnb and Home Sharing: Tax Implications

Do you rent out a part of your home, or a holiday home, on Airbnb, Stayz or another sharing site? Perhaps you see this as a way of making a […]
23 February, 2018

Vested in Trusts

Have you looked at your trust deed recently? If you have a trust, chances are it was set up by your accountant or solicitor. Look closely at your deed and […]
2 February, 2018

Foreign Business and Your Consumer Rights

Australian consumer law protects people who purchase goods from Australian companies, but what recourse do you have for a refund when you’ve bought something from an overseas business that has […]
5 January, 2018

Legislation Hangovers

In 2017, the Government flagged plenty of changes to the tax and superannuation system, but how many of them have actually been made into law? Parliament ended its final sitting […]
1 December, 2017

Gig Firms Have Taken Old-Time Exploitation and ‘Slapped an App’ on it.

The Transport Workers Union (TWU) is calling for food delivery companies to give their workers proper wages and entitlements, after the Federal Circuit Court (FCC) recently slammed employers for sham […]
29 June, 2016
education

Regulatory Requirements for Small Business Owners

Regulatory Requirements for Small Business Owners As another financial year draws to a close, it is important for small business owners to consider the tasks that are required by law […]