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A quick run down of the most frequently asked questions on Fringe Benefit Tax

How to assess your accountant's performance and what to expect from a great accountant.

An introduction to understanding self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) and how it allows you to take control of your retirement savings.

Much welcoming news to the housing market that the Government has funded $780 million to help homeowners and buyers in specific categories under the Shared Equity Scheme

If you are a backpacker or travelling in Australia on a working holiday visa, you could be entitled to a tax refund!

On March 29th, 2022, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced the Federal Budget for 2022-23. Here are some key takeaways you should know.

The basic rules for claiming work expenses.

On the July 1st, 2022, various changes to superannuation contributions will come into effect.

Payroll is not just mere routine admin but one of the most important functions of business.

Would you like financial leadership without the costs of a finance executive? Here is why an external CFO may be beneficial for you and your business.

Have you been affected by the March 2022 storms and flooding? Here a list of financial assistance provided by the NSW Government that you may be eligible for.

Is your business affected by the storms and flooding the past few months? The NSW Government is providing a disaster recovery grant for small businesses and not-for-profit organisation.

As a temporary COVID relief up to 30 June 2023, the ATO has allowed immediate expensing of asset in full cost in the first year.

Starting a business is full of challenges and requires a lot of commitment. Here is a guide to help you get started.

Understanding Cryptocurrency and its tax implications during various processes.

Determine your eligibility to claim land tax exemptions and concessions depending on how you own or use your land.

Understanding the types of trusts to help you find a trust that suits you and your financial needs.

NSW Government expands the small business fees and charges rebate to help businesses recover from impacts on COVID-19

NSW Government launches job-saver style support program for small business for 2022

All director's are now required to apply for a director ID.

New changes to small business financial supports including JobSaver and Micro business grant payments and updates to the small business fees and charges rebate.

New updates on COVID support and subsidies including reconfirmation of JobSaver eligibility, small business fees and charges rebate and many more.

The ATO has extended the short-cut method to the 2021-22 year.

A new update for the JobSaver payment where a new comparison base can be used to apply.

3 alternative decline calculation bases means you may qualify for the NSW COVID Grant

JobSaver payment is now open for application

Details of eligibility criteria and claim support

Get $7,500 if you have a 30% reduction in turnover, $10,500 for 50% reduction, and $15,000 for 70% or more.

COVID-19 Disaster Payment for individuation suffering loss of income from COVID-19 restriction at $600 per week for losing 20 hours or more, or $375 for losing 8 to 20 hours per week

The IASB and the FASB have each issued new guidance for impairment accounting.

The Government has extended JobKeeper to 28 March 2021. Employers seeking to claim payments will need to reassess their eligibility and prove decline in turnover.

Know all about tax deductions for your car: what you can claim, how you can claim, and which works best for you.

If you work from home you have 3 alternative methods to claim home office deductions: the shortcut rate method, the fixed rate method and the actual expense method.

If you work from home you can claim home office deductions at a fixed rate for running costs, and separately claim occupancy, phone and internet expenses.

The ATO has announced a simplified shortcut method for individual taxpayers to claim deductions for working from home as a result of to the Coronavirus shutdown. You can claim 80 cents per hour for the period from March 1 to June 30, 2020.

NSW small businesses may be eligible for $10K grants from the State Government to help cope with the COVID-19 shut-down.

The Government's 1.6 billion Childcare Relief will provide free child care to around one million families and provide support for 13,000 child care and early learning services.

The Government announced on the 30 March 2020 that they are providing a JobKeeper payment for eligible employers and their employees.

The key features of the Government’s Coronavirus Stimulus Package as announced on 24 March 2020 for individuals and businesses.

When starting a business you will need to look at the right structure, tax obligations and possible deductions, bookkeeping and compliance to tax laws.

It is common practice to leave tax returns till extended due dates but completing your tax return and knowing your tax position early is advantageous in many ways.