Bucket Company - How to Save Thousands in Tax
|

Bucket Company: How You Can Save $1000s in Tax With This Strategy

A bucket company, also known as corporate beneficiaries or a dumping company, are an incredibly useful strategy for tax planning and minimisation if done correctly suited for the right situation. This is because it can help you “cap” the amount of tax you pay at 30% (or 27.5% for small business entities) by moving as…

Financial Statements
|

Purpose of Financial Statements & Why You Need Them

A common question we receive from clients who are starting their own businesses for the first time is whether financial statements are needed and what they do. For an accountant, this is a self-evident answer (yes, you need them!), but we think it’s important to clarify the objectives of financial statements and their purpose. Financial…

Chartered Accountants and Accountants
| | | |

What Is a Chartered Accountant?

Trying to find out the difference between Chartered Accountants and Accountants? When you’re looking for an accountant for your business, you’ll inevitably run into accounting firms that spout about how they have Chartered Accountants. But what exactly is a Chartered Accountant, and what’s the difference between a Chartered Accountant and a regular Accountant? This is…

Changing Accountants - A Step by Step Guide
| | | | | |

5 Important Steps to Change Accountant Seamlessly

Are you looking to change accountants? Is your accountant not responding or taking far too long to get back to you? We often have clients sign up for our services due to a negative experience with their previous accountant or accounting firm. For example, we picked up a new client in the Formwork industry. When…

man working in a construction site

Long Service Levy NSW – What Does It All Mean?

If you’re planning a construction or building project in New South Wales (NSW), you might come across the Long Service Levy, which applies to building and construction work.  This levy is designed to support long-service benefits for workers in the construction industry, and it applies to projects that meet certain criteria. Understanding how the levy…

Overhead view of financial documents, planner, and glasses emphasizing tax deadline.
|

The Due Date for BAS Statements in Australia

Feeling unsure of how to do a BAS statement? If you’re a GST-registered business, it’s that time of year again when you (or your accountant) need to prepare and submit a business activity statement to calculate your GST obligations or the GST refund you’re entitled to from the Australian Tax Office (ATO). Hiring a BAS…

Woman computing taxes

Understanding the Company Tax Rate in Australia

Knowing how Australia’s full company tax rate works may not seem like a major priority, but it goes a long way to successful financial planning.  This guide covers these rates and explains how they might impact your business. Overview of Company Tax Rates in Australia In Australia, companies are subject to two main corporate income…

End of content

End of content