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What are the tax implications of Uber / Airbnb ?
Tax consequences of making money in the share economy A little while ago I was...
SUPERANNUATION NON CONCESSIONAL BRING-FORWARD RULE
Superannuation NON CONCESSIONAL BRING-FORWARD RULE How does the non concessional bring forward rule work? The...
PPSR – Personal Property Securities Register
 Personal Property Securities Register  (PPSR) In other words ‘Goods/assets debt register’ Did you know that...
Rental properties and your 2016 tax return
[kkstarratings]Rental properties and your 2016 tax return Is this the first year you need to...
Pokemon Go!?
POKEMON GO If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’ll have heard about the...
Why Tax Time Isn’t
Why Tax Time Isn’t It’s been nearly two weeks since I saw my last “It’s...
MANAGING WORK / LIFE BALANCE
THE WORK/LIFE BALANCE Oh, that old chestnut, hey? How do you manage to find...
EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS
EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS Employer obligations are an ongoing consideration for business owners and their employees –...
SO YOU’RE GETTING DIVORCED ….
DIVORCE Well, it’s happens to lots of marriages these days. Half in fact. Staggering numbers...
CRASH COURSE IN YEAR END TAX PLANNING
TAX PLANNING If you thought that estimating or predicting your tax bill ahead of time...
End of Financial year checklist for business
The end of financial year and the beginning of another can be stressful to say...
DOES THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY QUALIFY FOR THE CAPITAL GAINS TAX – MAIN RESIDENCE EXEMPTION?
MAIN RESIDENCE EXEMPTION Have you sold your home or looking at selling your home and...

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Is Your Business Growing in the Right Direction?
Growth feels good. More revenue, more clients, more staff, a fuller calendar. It’s easy to...
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Most accounting firms do the same thing: lodge returns, reconcile accounts, and meet deadlines. This...
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A number of our clients have recently received official-looking letters requesting payment for an Annual...
Key Dates – September 2026
Staying on top of your compliance deadlines keeps your business running smoothly and avoids unnecessary...
Unpaid Super Is No Longer Just a Company Problem
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...
How WA Business Owners Can Win the New Financial Year
The new financial year has started. For most business owners, July comes and goes without...
Anti-Money Laundering Laws Have Changed and Accountants are now Included in these Reforms
You may have heard that Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws have changed. From...
Division 296 Is Now Law: What SMSF Trustees Should Know
From 1 July 2026, the taxation of superannuation earnings for individuals with larger balances will...