The Contractor Handbook
With over 10 years of advising our clients we have compiled information and created guides for Small Businesses and Contractors.
The Ultimate Guide on Teacher Tax Deductions
Did you know that as a teacher or as someone working in education, you’re entitled to various industry-specific, teacher tax ...
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The Ultimate Guide on Uber Tax Deductions
Did you know that as an Uber driver, you’re considered an independent contractor? This means that you’re entirely responsible for ...
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The 5 Types of Trusts in Australia You Need to Know
The different types of trusts in Australia are widely used as a preferred business structure when it comes to investments, ...
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8 Ways on How to Reduce Taxable Income for Individuals in Australia
Although paying tax is inevitable, most people want to determine how to reduce taxable income. Did you know that through ...
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The 6 Sole Trader Deductions You Can Claim
Knowing about your sole trader tax deductions will undoubtedly boost your tax return each year. Many of the costs that ...
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Personal Services Income: 4 Steps To Tell If You’re Subject to PSI Rules
Following the Review of Business Taxation report in 1999, various recommendations were made due to growing concerns that individuals were ...
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6 Questions To Ask Your Accountant That Can Save You Thousands
So, you may have recently switched accountants, or you may have just started a new business venture. Perhaps you've just ...
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The Major Differences Between Chartered Accountants and Accountants
Trying to find out the difference between Chartered Accountants and Accountants? When you're looking for an accountant for your business, ...
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5 Essential Pty Ltd Company Advantages You Should Know
Updated: 14 July 2020 If you're a sole trader or in a partnership, you're likely assessing Pty Ltd Company advantages ...
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#1 Guide to Surviving an ATO Audit
So you or your accountant has been notified that an ATO review and/or an ATO audit will take place on ...
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Employee v Contractor: 10 Major Differences (And How to Avoid Being Taken Advantage Of)
Deciding on being engaged as an employee v contractor can be two very different things despite a lot of similarities ...
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7 Scenarios That Affect Your Main Residence CGT Exemption
If you own property and use it as your main residence then generally you are eligible for the main residence ...
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5 Essential Pty Ltd Company Advantages You Should Know
Updated: 14 July 2020 If you're a sole trader or in a partnership, you're likely assessing Pty Ltd Company advantages ...
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3 Crucial Steps to Successfully Hiring Your First Employee
What to look out for when hiring your first employee Looking at hiring your first employee? Achieving entrepreneurial success isn’t ...
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Contractor Pricing Calculator
Work out what price you should charge per hour Calculate how much you’re worth using our contractor pricing calculator How ...
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A 2300 Word Ultimate Guide to Understanding Employer Obligations
Understanding Employer Obligations As an employer, it’s imperative to understand that your employer obligations extend further than the monetary compensation ...
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9 Essential Business Registrations Your Businesses Needs
Are you starting your own business? Starting a business is an exciting time for any entrepreneur. Often times, this can ...
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Step by Step Guide on How to Change Accountants
Time to change accountants? Generally, businesses will make the decision to change accountants for a number of reasons. This guide ...
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6 Benefits to Becoming a Contractor
Benefits of Becoming a Contractor A new wave of contractors has hit many industries and the old views of working ...
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7 Step Guide to Choosing the Right Business Structure
A common question that a lot of new business owners ask themselves is "what business structure should I choose?". The ...
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Sole Trader vs Company: The Essential Comparison Guide
Choosing a business a sole trader vs company business structure can be confusing as each individual's business situation is different ...
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4 Ways to Taking Money Out of a Limited Company
Taking money out of a limited company for personal use Many contractors choose to operate out of a Pty Ltd ...
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3 Crucial Steps to Successfully Hiring Your First Employee
What to look out for when hiring your first employee Looking at hiring your first employee? Achieving entrepreneurial success isn’t ...
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3 Easy Ways Towards Business Tax Minimisation & Pay Less on BAS
One of the most common questions concerning tax minimisation I get asked from small business owners and contractors: whether I ...
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Winding Up a Company: 10 Essentials Steps You Need To Take
When winding up a company, you must follow the correct process to ensure that your proprietary limited company has officially ...
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A 2300 Word Ultimate Guide to Understanding Employer Obligations
Understanding Employer Obligations As an employer, it’s imperative to understand that your employer obligations extend further than the monetary compensation ...
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9 Essential Business Registrations Your Businesses Needs
Are you starting your own business? Starting a business is an exciting time for any entrepreneur. Often times, this can ...
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Working as a Contractor: Top 10 Contractor Must Do
So you've decided that you're going to be working as a contractor in your industry. Great work! Contractors run their ...
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7 Step Guide to Choosing the Right Business Structure
A common question that a lot of new business owners ask themselves is "what business structure should I choose?". The ...
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Sole Trader vs Company: The Essential Comparison Guide
Choosing a business a sole trader vs company business structure can be confusing as each individual's business situation is different ...
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8 Things to Look For When Choosing the Right Accountant
Looking for an accountant? What you should be looking for in an accountant? What benefits can an accountant offer? Finding ...
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4 Ways to Taking Money Out of a Limited Company
Taking money out of a limited company for personal use Many contractors choose to operate out of a Pty Ltd ...
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A 2300 Word Ultimate Guide to Understanding Employer Obligations
Understanding Employer Obligations As an employer, it’s imperative to understand that your employer obligations extend further than the monetary compensation ...
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Working as a Contractor: Top 10 Contractor Must Do
So you've decided that you're going to be working as a contractor in your industry. Great work! Contractors run their ...
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Is a Verbal Agreement Legally Binding?
There is a lot of conjecture as to whether a written contract is required for all agreements or is a ...
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Business Risk Management: 5 Essential Ways to Reduce Business Risk
It's never too early to have business risk management processes in place. No matter the size of your business, it's ...
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7 Types Insurance for Contractors
What types of insurance for contractors, consultants, freelancers and locums? Contractors in every industry face risk on a daily basis ...
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3 Easy Ways Towards Business Tax Minimisation & Pay Less on BAS
One of the most common questions concerning tax minimisation I get asked from small business owners and contractors: whether I ...
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Winding Up a Company: 10 Essentials Steps You Need To Take
When winding up a company, you must follow the correct process to ensure that your proprietary limited company has officially ...
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Step by Step Guide on How to Change Accountants
Time to change accountants? Generally, businesses will make the decision to change accountants for a number of reasons. This guide ...
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Working as a Contractor: Top 10 Contractor Must Do
So you've decided that you're going to be working as a contractor in your industry. Great work! Contractors run their ...
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7 Detailed Steps to Successfully Organising ATO Payment Arrangements
Organising ATO payment arrangements can help with dealing with tax debts that can be stressful, especially with those unpaid monthly ...
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8 Things to Look For When Choosing the Right Accountant
Looking for an accountant? What you should be looking for in an accountant? What benefits can an accountant offer? Finding ...
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4 Ways to Taking Money Out of a Limited Company
Taking money out of a limited company for personal use Many contractors choose to operate out of a Pty Ltd ...
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9 Things You Absolutely Need to Know about Tax
The Tax Guide for Contractors, Consultants, Freelancers and Locums As a consultant, contractor, freelancer and locum there is a range ...
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Guide to Setting up a Business Bank Account
Business Bank Account Guide for Contractors If you are operating your contractor business under a company, you will require a ...
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7 Types Insurance for Contractors
What types of insurance for contractors, consultants, freelancers and locums? Contractors in every industry face risk on a daily basis ...
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