
3 Key Mistakes the ATO Can Hunt You for during Tax Audits
With the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) becoming stricter year after year, adhering to set standards is absolutely essential for a much smoother accounting and bookkeeping experience. Whether you’re a small business owner or an executive of a large conglomerate, you likely already know that nothing reigns supreme except for the

Bad Debt: What It Is and How You Can Prevent It
Have you ever considered dealing with a customer who hasn’t paid for the products or the services you provided them? When you do fail to collect the money they owe you, that’s considered bad debt. This is an amount of money that can already be considered lost and should be

4 Tips to Help You Maximise Your Tax Returns Every Year
Tax season is one of the most stressful times of the year. No one will argue that tax returns have always been a difficult thing to manage. This is why hiring a tax consultant is pretty much a requirement if you don’t wanna miss out on receiving potential deductions. With

Understanding What Exactly Is Management Reporting
As business managers, it’s important to understand where their brand is positioned in terms of finances and operational performance. Having that knowledge of whether the company is in the red or not can often help you make better choices in the future and steer where the business should be focusing.

How Benchmarking Can Improve Your Small Business’s Budget
Now that we’re halfway through the year, it’s the best time to make changes in how you operate your business, particularly when it comes to finances. This is because reviewing your financial budget regularly can identify areas for improvement and spot opportunities for growth. Budgeting is one of the easiest

Tax Returns in 2021: What is the ATO Looking For During the End of Financial Year?
The end of the year approaches, and while people are getting ready for the festivities ahead, professionals are crunching numbers to prepare for the 2021 tax returns. However, the factors to consider for writing a tax return is trickier now in a post-coronavirus world. Speaking of the impact of the

What You Should Know About Accrual Accounting With Businesses
Accrual accounting, put simply, is about stating revenues and expenses as they happen instead of when cash is paid out or received. As a contract, cash accounting systems don’t report expenses or income until a full-on transaction with a cash exchange happens. For the most part, accrual accounting is what

Why Real Estate Agencies Should Outsource Their Accounting
Is your real estate agency struggling to keep up with all your accounting and bookkeeping obligations, especially on peak months where there are a lot of homebuyers looking to purchase a house? It may be time to hire a full-time accountant on staff to keep up with all your tax

2021 – Tax Planning – Client Newsletter
General Year End Tax Planning Strategies Business Income and Expenses Subject to cash flow requirements, consider deferring income until after 30 June, especially if you expect lower income for 2021/22 compared to 2020/21. Most businesses are taxed on income when it is invoiced. Some small businesses may only be taxed

Special Purpose Financial Statements: Are They Still Needed?
Many business owners know that the special purpose financial statements (SPFS) are slowly being phased out. This financial report has long been used by “non-reporting entities” who need to present their data to a limited group of users for a specific purpose. Soon, Australia will move forward with an SPFS-free

Knowing Your Accounting: 4 Business Taxes You Need to File
The advantage of owning your own business is that it ensures your progression to financial independence. Instead of relying on an employer to handle your benefits and retirement plans, you have more freedom in directing how your career will go. However, this level of liberty doesn’t come without a cost.

Tax-Write Offs: An Australian Business’s Basic Guide
For decades, the concept of tax write-offs is something that Australian businesses have had quite a bit of difficulty wrapping their heads around. From small mom-and-pop retailers to multinational corporations, the financial tool in question has maintained a sort of mystified aura because of all the different details involved. Unfortunately,

Everything You Need To Know About Cash Flow Forecast
If there’s one thing that can make or break your small business, that’s cash flow. When you have a solid cash flow plan, you can help reduce the stress for you and your creditors and have sufficient funds to help your business expand. This is why it’s important to have

2021/22 Federal Budget
Personal income tax changes Retaining the Low and Middle Income Tax Offset (‘LMITO’) for the 2022 income year The Government has announced that it will retain the LMITO for one more income year, so that it will still be available for the 2022 income year. Under current legislation, the LMITO

Finding the Right Accountant for Your Needs? Here’s How
One of the most challenging things that every self-employed individual or business owner needs to face is getting taxes in order. Whether they like it or not, handling taxes with the correct paperwork should be done, especially when the end of the financial year is almost coming. Finding the right

The Most Common Mistakes Businesses Make During Tax Audits
There are plenty of reasons why the Australian Taxation Office might want to run a tax audit on your business. It’s completely normal for businesses to go through this even though there are likely no problems on your end. If you’ve been filing correctly and you have the receipts for

3 Costly Tax Mistakes Every Business Should Avoid
Understanding the complexities of taxation is essential for businesses of all sizes. As a business owner, you have a range of obligations and responsibilities tax-wise that you need to fulfil. This can be easily accomplished if you’re working closely with accountants who know the ins and outs of taxation. When

5 Effective Tips for Maximising Your Tax Refund This Year
Whether you earn money from work or investments, you usually need to pay tax on your income and fill out income tax returns. You can also get tax deductions from certain expenses. Unfortunately, many people miss legitimate tax deductions they truly deserve. To make sure you get the full tax

How Xero and Other Online Tools Can Benefit Your Accounting
Technology has made it possible for processes to be a lot easier these days. There are new ways to keep track of your small business’s progress, including your accounting. Online tools like Xero have made accounting and bookkeeping so much easier. They allow you to access your financial information and

What to Know about Claiming Expenses with No Receipts
If you have been claiming tax deductions even when you don’t have a receipt, you should be aware of the possible repercussions because of the stricter rules set by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). However, there may still be instances when it is acceptable to do so. When you want

5 Legal Ways to Cut Down Your Taxes as a Small Business
Every registered business is expected to pay off its taxes. It does not matter how much they make; paying taxes is a responsibility every entrepreneur needs to carry to do business. Fortunately, if you are an SMB owner, you can explore several ways to minimise the tax you need to

Effective Tax Tips Every Business Owner Should Know
Every business owner aims to run their business seamlessly. When it comes to tax matters, nobody wants to be paying more than the right amount. That is why it is vital to have well-organised and efficient financial records. It will help you avoid issues during tax time and alleviate the

Why You Need an Accountant: 5 Ways They Save Your Money
Managing your business without the help of an accountant is a business that’s doomed to fail. From compiling reports and tracking expenses to understanding tax rules and handling the audit process, an accountant’s responsibilities are invaluable to the survival and success of any company! But apart from all the tasks

6 Ways You Can Save on Taxes Through Superannuation
Looking for ways to save on tax? Superannuation is one of the most effective ways to do this, and there are ways you can contribute to your super, depending on your personal circumstances. Generally, you will pay 15% tax on superannuation contributions from your pre-tax salary, which includes employer Super