If you’re an Australian who attended university, there’s a good chance you have a HECS-HELP debt. The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a key component of Australia’s education loan program help, designed to assist students in managing their university tuition fees. This government loan scheme has helped countless students afford their tertiary education, but…
As a business owner or manager in Australia, one of the most crucial responsibilities you’ll encounter is managing your Business Activity Statement (BAS). Having an Australian business number (ABN) is essential for registering for GST and receiving a BAS automatically when it’s time to lodge. These regular tax obligations are fundamental to running a compliant…
When most people think about starting a business, they imagine a long and complicated process that requires a significant amount of money. And for many entrepreneurs, that is enough to put their dreams on the back burner. But what if you were told that starting a business in Australia could cost as little as $650?…
Are Division 7A loans bad? This query has echoed louder in the financial corridors with the recent uptick in interest rates. This article unpacks the intricacies and ramifications of Division 7A loans, shedding light on their real impact amidst evolving financial landscapes. What are Division 7A Loans? Division 7A loans are a provision within the…
As the ink dries on the freshly announced Federal Budget for 2023–24, many small business owners across Australia are likely finding themselves knee-deep in complex financial jargon, trying to decipher what these changes mean for their operations. It’s no secret that the recent announcement unveiled a host of alterations—some subtle, others quite dramatic—to the economic…
As part of the road to recovery from the harsh economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Government introduced the JobMaker Scheme. The JobMaker scheme is an incentive offered to employers to create new jobs for job seekers between 16 and 35. Eligible employers can receive the payment for up to 12 months for…
Are you looking at 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 as a result of having a negative experience with their previous accountant or accounting firm. For example, we recently picked up a new client in…
Single Touch Payroll (STP) is a new method of reporting tax and superannuation information to the ATO. Your payroll or accounting software can potentially offer STP reporting and will result in you sending your employees’ tax and super information to the ATO each time you run payroll and pay your employees. However, how you pay…
Are you a small business operating in NSW? Are you not liable for payroll tax and want to employ more staff? Then your business may be eligible for the Small Business Grant. As a small business, meeting the eligibility criteria will result in your business receiving a $2,000 bonus for each new full-time position employed…
When winding up a company, you must follow the correct process to ensure that your proprietary limited company has officially ceased to exist. Without doing so, you are still obligated to perform regulatory reporting and incur fees on an annual basis. Furthermore, the company will be at risk for exposure to future liabilities that may…
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