Winter 2021
It’s June which means winter has officially arrived. As we rug up and spend more time indoors,...
NSW Government COVID-19 Support Grant
The NSW Government has announced
new grants of up to $10,000 for businesses adversely impacted by...
To lease or buy a business asset? That’s the question
With business conditions picking up in Australia, many business owners are thinking about the...
Important dates July 2021
Business Company Tax Rate 1 July: Decreasing to 25% for base rate entities from 26% Superannuation 1 July: Superannuation guarantee contributions increase to 10%, from 9.5%. Will continue to increase by 0.5% each financial year up to 12% on 1…
5 tips to work productively remotely
In the current climate, many businesses are needing to make changes to accommodate staff working remotely. If you are able to work from home the ensuing changes to your work habits can be challenging to negotiate, however there are things…
July 2021
Happy new financial year!
Its tax time, that's like Christmas for us accountants!
We have...
How to switch gear when you clock off
After a long day at work, many of us can be forgiven for bringing our stress home – whether it be frustration at a project that isn’t going to plan, a difficult client, a mountainous workload or a clash with…
Tax Alert June 2021
The Government is continuing to support COVID-affected businesses by extending most of its pandemic inspired tax offsets and benefits. But at the same time the ATO has micro businesses like contractors who fail to declare all their income in its…
Counting down to June 30
It’s been a year of change like no other and that extends to tax and superannuation. As the end of the financial year approaches, now is a good time to check some new and not so new ways to reduce…
Employee or contractor? What’s the difference?
With the rise of the gig economy, correctly working out whether you are hiring an employee or simply engaging an independent contractor has never been more important. Getting it wrong can be costly, as a recent court ruling shows. A…