At the start of September 2022, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised interest rates once again, pushing it to 2.35%. This marks the fifth consecutive increase since May 2022, making it the most rapid cash rate growth that Australians have seen since 1994.
Doctors are among the highest-earning professionals in Australia. And the higher the income, the higher the marginal tax rate. But did you know that as a medical professional, you’re eligible for a pretty long list of deductions? Unfortunately, however, many doctors are missing out because they don’t know what tax deductions they can claim. So,…
Claiming fuel tax credit can provide a significant reduction in the amount of tax you pay on your business’s operating costs. Yet, claiming these fuel tax credits is often overlooked by many small business owners. To help make the claiming process a bit easier, we’ve put together an article that breaks down everything you need…
If you’re an entrepreneur or director of a small business, I’m sure you’ve heard about setting up a holding company to reduce risk and minimise tax while your business grows. Many people end up setting up holding companies for the protection it offers, but it’s worth noting that there are limits to that protection. For…
Wine equalisation tax is levied on wine consumption in Australia. Wine production makes up a considerable part of the agricultural industry, contributing over $45 billion annually to the Australian economy., What’s more, according to Wine Australia, the wine industry employs around 163,790 full and part-time employees across the 65 wine-growing regions. Wine equalisation tax (WET)…
As an investor, there are several property taxes that you need to be aware of, one of them being a land tax. While there may be some exemptions, paying land tax is an inevitable part of owning a property. It can often be overwhelming trying to navigate land tax and how it’s assessed – especially…
So you or your accountant has been notified that an ATO review and/or an ATO audit will take place on your tax return. What do you do? Facing an ATO audit is unwelcome scrutiny that no taxpayers would like to be subjected to. Not only that, they can wind up costing you a significant amount…
Often, a common question I receive from clients who are starting their own business for the first time is whether or not financial statements are needed and what exactly do they do. For an accountant like myself, this is a self-evident answer (yes, you need them!), but I think it’s important to clarify the objectives…
Failure to lodge penalties are enforced by the ATO when businesses are not meeting their reporting obligations. If you have received such a penalty, don’t despair just yet. In this article, we explain exactly how you can have this remitted. How Much is the Failure to Lodge Penalty? For small business entities, the failure to…
So you’ve decided that you’re going to be working as a contractor in your industry. Great work! Contractors run their own business and the potential to generate a large income is an attractive option. However, with great reward, comes to a lot more responsibilities. In this guide, we go through some of the pitfalls that…
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