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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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Small business tax deductions in Australia: what you can and can’t claim
The small business sector is the backbone of the Australian economy, representing over 95% of...
Important changes for FY 2025-26
Recent tax changes will affect how businesses manage cash flow, debt and compliance obligations. In...
Key Dates – July 2025
July 1: Beginning of 2025-26 financial year. July 21: Lodgement and payment of June 2025...
ATO third-party data collection: implications for taxpayers
As the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) expands its use of data-matching technology, businesses and individuals...
Succession planning in ATO spotlight
Wealthy privately-owned groups have seen an increase in unexpected tax consequences as the ATO firms...
Tax misinformation: CPA warns against AI and influencers
Taxpayers are increasingly turning to unreliable sources for tax advice as the 2024-25 financial year...
Key Dates – June 2025
June 5: Lodge 2024 tax returns for all entities that did not need to lodge...
ATO debt reaches $105b ahead of EOFY 2024-25
The ATO is currently owed over $105 billion in unpaid debt, Commissioner of Taxation Rob...
Cash flow crunch: SIC, GIC and super guarantee increase
Small and medium businesses could be facing a cash flow crunch in the wake of...
Planning for EOFY 2024-25
With the end of the 2024-25 financial year in sight, the time has come again...