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Family Trusts A family trust is simple but has complex implications for business and tax. This guide explains what a family trust is and how it can benefit you. A family trust is a legal arrangement where a trustee manages assets for a group of beneficiaries. Unlike companies or partnerships, a family trust is a …
Business Tax Savings When preparing your business tax return, you want to take advantage of every opportunity to maximize your hard-earned dollars. However, it’s not always easy to know how to do that. We’ve put together this guide to help you with the exact strategies we’ve used for thousands of businesses to maximize their tax …
What You Need To Know Save this PDF for Future Reference What is a Motor Vehicle Logbook and why is it important? Do you use your car for work-related tasks or for your business? If so, it’s important to keep a thorough record of your car-related expenses to maximise your tax deductions. Maintaining an accurate …
What You Need To Know Save this PDF for Future Reference There are three rental expense categories, those for which you: Can claim a deduction in the income year you incur the expense, for example, interest on loans, council rates, repairs and maintenance, and depreciating assets costing $300 or less. Can claim deductions over multiple …
Trust Tax Returns Managing a trust comes with its share of responsibilities, especially regarding tax compliance. To assist trustees and administrators, the ATO has provided a checklist that can be used to streamline the tax process. This is a crucial tool for ensuring that the trust’s affairs are managed efficiently and effectively in accordance with …
Understanding Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) And What It Covers For businesses in Australia, providing fringe benefits to employees can be a valuable way to attract and retain talent, as well as incentivise performance. However, employers need to understand their obligations regarding Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT). The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) administers FBT, a tax on …
No More Shortcuts: The Methods You Can Use To Claim WFH Expenses Ensure you’re up to date on how to claim your working-from-home expenses! As the business landscape shifts back and forth between office, hybrid and home-based work opportunities, it’s important to remember what methods are available to you when it comes to claiming. If …
Business Super Heroes Navigating through uncertain times while operating reactively can be a dangerous game for small businesses. But fear not! A proactive partnership with your accountant could be the game-changer your SME needs to thrive amidst the chaos. Breaking free from the reactivity trap Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are grappling with a myriad …
Stage 3 Tax Cuts Diving into the details of the upcoming Stage 3 tax cuts is essential for every Aussie taxpayer. These cuts aim to streamline the tax system and offer relief from the dreaded bracket creep. Here’s the lowdown on the proposed changes slated for the 2024-25 income year. Understanding the Shift: Initially, Stage …
Understanding Non-Assessable Non-Exempt (NANE) Income Through Disaster Grants The recent spate of extreme weather events during the summer in various parts of Australia has presented unprecedented challenges for small businesses. As a result, the pressing concerns they face may not necessarily revolve around their tax obligations. However, amidst these trying times, it is crucial for …
$20,000 Asset Write-Off Small businesses with an annual turnover of less than $2 million can claim an immediate deduction for assets they start to use or have installed ready for use, provided each depreciable asset costs less than $20,000. Assets which cost $20,000 or more, and cannot be immediately deducted under other provisions, are deducted …
Unlocking the Secrets of Deductions: A Holiday Home Owners’ Essential Checklist It’s essential for property owners to understand the intricacies of deductions associated with their cherished holiday retreats. However, as the holiday season approaches, they may find that their holiday retreats become a valuable source of income. To ensure you make the most of your …