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Discussion changes to a CGT Discount
Bob Dylan said it best ‘For the times they are a-changin’. There was a time...
Privacy ? What Privacy?
Privacy ? The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is a very busy organization. It does much,...
Orange Sky Laundry – Community Spotlight
Mental Health Awareness ORANGE SKY LAUNDRY – Most Saturday nights sees me out on the...
Data Matching & Reportable Income
People often think of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as the big bad wolf on...
Growing your business through online marketing
How can you promote your business online? What resources are available? What market do you...
YOU CAN’T PLAN EVERYTHING – INSURANCE
ARE YOU PREPARED ? INSURANCE ? Last week my brother-in-law had to undergo surgery. It...
How will I EVER afford to retire?
How will I EVER afford to retire ? Don’t worry, we all think it....
Joint tenancy & Tenancy in common
The Difference between Joint Tenancy and Tenancy in Common I recently had an appointment with...
Work Related Travel Expenses
Work Related Travel Expenses – What are your substantiation requirements? You may find yourself in the...
Valentines day – Fewer gifts as expenses rise
Valentine Day – The cost of showing your love is going up. Valentine’s gift givers...
2017 New Years Resolutions
2017 New Years Resolutions Keeping up to date with your tax and accounting obligations It’s...
Superannuation – moving from Australia to New Zealand
Super Transfers to New Zealand If you’re planning to move permanently or indefinitely to New...

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Prepare your business for sale years before you plan to list it, and it performs...
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Watch Out for Misleading ASIC Annual Company Statement Notices or Business Name Registrations
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Key Dates – September 2026
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It is a director’s problem. From 1 July 2026, the way Australian employers pay...
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For most WA business owners, tax planning and compliance strategy is treated as a once-a-year...