by kirstyb | Oct 30, 2025 | ATO, Business, Small Business, Tax & Accounting
As the year wraps up, many business owners want to thank their employees and clients for their support. Before you start wrapping gifts or planning a celebration, it’s worth understanding the tax rules that apply especially when it comes to fringe benefits tax (FBT)...
by kirstyb | Jul 28, 2025 | ATO, Small Business, Tax & Accounting, Tax Returns
For individuals such as property investors and small business owners the possibility of undergoing a tax audit from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is a legitimate concern. Audits require substantial time and effort and may also incur considerable expenses as the...
by kirstyb | Jun 11, 2025 | ATO, Business, EOFY, Small Business, Tax & Accounting, Tax Returns
Year-end Tax Planning Opportunities & Risks for Individuals & Businesses With the end of the financial year fast approaching, we outline some opportunities to maximise your deductions and give you the low down on areas at risk of increased ATO scrutiny. For...
by kirstyb | Jun 1, 2025 | ATO, Small Business
The ATO has updated its small business benchmarks with the latest data taken from the 2022–23 financial year. These benchmarks cover 100 industries and allow small businesses to compare their performance, including turnover and expenses, against others in their...
by kirstyb | Apr 24, 2025 | Business, Land Tax, Small Business, Tax & Accounting
More than 400,000 Victorians who run a small business or an Airbnb from the family home have been hit with hefty land tax bills for the first time as State Government changes, designed to rein in debt, kick in. The family home has always been exempted from land tax so...
by kirstyb | Apr 23, 2025 | Business, Small Business, Superannuation
Draft legislation that will require super to be paid at the same time as wages has now been released for consultation. According to the Government, the legislation for payday super will aim to substantially reduce the billions of dollars in unpaid superannuation every...
