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The Contractor Handbook
With over 10 years of advising our clients we have compiled information and created guides for Small Businesses and Contractors.
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How to Reduce BAS Payments for Your Business
As a business owner or manager in Australia, one of the most crucial responsibilities you’ll encounter is managing your Business ...
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Medicare Levy: The Australian Healthcare Tax
Do you know that most Australians pay a 2% Medicare Levy on their taxable income? This is essentially how our ...
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The 7 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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The Ultimate Guide on Teacher Tax Deductions
Did you know that teachers and those working in education are entitled to various industry-specific teacher tax deductions? These teacher ...
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What Happens During an ATO Audit?
The ATO conducts an audit to verify compliance with your tax obligations and determine if you owe any taxes. The ...
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The Most Common Types of Business Structures Australia
When starting a business in Australia, you will need to choose an appropriate business structure. This decision will affect how ...
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Are Division 7A Loans Bad?
Are Division 7A loans bad? This query has echoed louder in the financial corridors with the recent uptick in interest ...
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Boost Your Savings with New Technology and Skills Development Deductions
Any well-established business owner will tell you that investing in your employees’ skills and development is a critical factor in ...
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What are the Main Types of Taxes in Australia that Businesses Have to Pay?
So you want to start a business in Australia? Great! This country has a lot to offer aspiring business owners. But ...
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A Guide to E-Invoicing and Your ATO Requirements
Over the past decade, the business world has seen a digital revolution. Technologies like email, instant messaging, and video conferencing ...
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How To Choose The Best Accountant for Doctors
Medical professionals constantly juggle their day-to-day practice with the business side of things. But let's face it, as a doctor, ...
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Top Tax Deductions to Help You Save
As anyone who has lodged a tax return will know, deductions can be a lifesaver when reducing your tax bill ...
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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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How to Reduce BAS Payments for Your Business
As a business owner or manager in Australia, one of the most crucial responsibilities you’ll encounter is managing your Business ...
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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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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 Guide to Employer Obligations](https://boxas.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/11.png)
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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How to Reduce BAS Payments for Your Business
As a business owner or manager in Australia, one of the most crucial responsibilities you’ll encounter is managing your Business ...
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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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![Taking Money Out of a Limited Company](https://boxas.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/17.png)
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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