Lost legislation
Parliament is scheduled to resume from 4 February 2025 (assuming an election is not called prior). When an election is called, the Houses of Parliament dissolve and any Bills lapse. [...]
Will Credit Card Surcharges be Banned?
Will credit card surcharges be banned? If credit card surcharges are banned in other countries, why not Australia? We look at the surcharge debate and the payment system complexity that [...]
Is there a Problem Paying out your Super when you Die?
The Government has announced its intention to introduce mandatory standards for large superannuation funds to, amongst other things, deliver timely and compassionate handling of death benefits. Do we have a [...]
Are you holding back your business?
Overcoming the biggest problems in business often comes down to the simple things. Here are a few simple things you can do to capitalise on your opportunities and reduce your [...]
Single Touch Payroll: What You Need to Know
Single Touch Payroll (STP) – the direct reporting of salary and wages, PAYG withholding and superannuation contribution information to the ATO – comes into effect from 1 July 2018. For [...]
How the ATO treats Uber, Airbnb and you
Uber is calling for drivers, Airbnb is seeking more hosts but what are the implications of becoming part of the sharing economy? The basics of tax apply regardless of how [...]
Superannuation Reforms And Its Impact To You
The wide ranging superannuation reforms originally announced in the 2016-17 Federal Budget have passed Parliament. As the majority of the reforms start from 1 July 2017, it’s important to consider [...]
Naughty or nice? Xmas 2016 tax checklist
Its that time of year again - what to do for the Christmas party for the team, customer gifts, gifts of appreciation for your favourite accountant (just kidding), etc., etc. [...]
What’s involved in selling your business?
What's involved in selling your business? Selling your business can be a stressful time and unless you’ve done it before, it’s hard to know what to expect or what’s required [...]
What should you charge for products or services?
The price is right! What should you be charging? There is the well-known story of the locksmith that started out new and learning the trade then become an expert. He [...]