June 24, 2020 Having a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) gives you control and flexibility over how you make investments and prepare for retirement. It’s important to get your deductions and record keeping correct for the SMSF audit process and the tax return, as there are strict laws governing SMSFs. An SMSF must be set up as a trust […]
June 17, 2020 Jobkeeper monthly declarations If you’ve enrolled for the JobKeeper Payment and identified your eligible employees you still need to make a monthly declaration to the ATO by the 14th day of each month. As part of the declaration you will need to: ensure you’ve paid your eligible employees at least $1,500 (before tax) in each JobKeeper […]
June 17, 2020 If you have been reporting Single Touch Payroll (STP) to the ATO this financial year, you will need to make a finalisation declaration. There is no need to issue payment summaries to employees you have reported through STP. Large employers (with more than 20 employees) must complete the finalisation declaration by 14 July. Small employers […]
June 17, 2020 Although your tax return is not due for a few months yet, the end of the financial year is nearing…have you captured all your work-related deductible expenses to make the most of your 2020 tax return? Income The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) automatically receives information from your employers about salary and wages that you have […]
June 11, 2020 Whilst it is not exactly business as usual right now, you still need to prepare for your business tax return. Organising your documents now will mean you can get your tax return completed earlier and access any refunds due or start planning for tax payments. Getting your business records up to date and accurate will […]
June 11, 2020 There are many expenses common to most small businesses, and there are other expenses that are specific to the nature of the goods or services the business provides. Are you claiming all the tax deductions that you are entitled to? Operating expenses include accounting, administration, advertising and marketing, office premises, office running expenses, trading stock, […]
June 10, 2020 The Value Add Investment Grants is a $6.5 million state-wide program to support investment and expansion opportunities for the Western Australian food, beverage and value add processing industry. It supports businesses looking to invest in new projects or expansion opportunities to build competitiveness and grow their operations. The grants are a key component of the State […]
May 28, 2020 Lockdown has been (and remains) a tough time for business. Having to shut your business at short notice, or switch to an entirely digital, remote-working model, was a stressful experience. But there are things we have taken out of lockdown. Whether it enabled us to explore new ideas or dive into some fresh thinking regarding […]
May 14, 2020 As lock down measures ease, you can finally get back to face-to-face trading. But what do you need to put in place before opening your doors? Preparing for your store’s re-opening should be done sooner rather than later. Work on your plan now so you are ready to open your doors and welcome your customers […]
May 14, 2020 Whether you’re in full lockdown, restricted trading conditions or back to ‘business as usual’, there’s still real uncertainty for business owners. We’re trading in challenging times at present. And knowing what step to take next is a key worry. We know that you invest more than simply time and money into your business. It is […]