The summer holidays may be a period of increased sales for some businesses, but for many, it can be a quiet time with a heavily reduced cash flow. Staying ahead financially, if you are the latter, can be difficult which is why you should consider the following: Use it to your advantage A lull in…
The First Home Super Saver (FHSS) Scheme and the downsizing contributions into superannuation measures passed Parliament on 13 December 2017. As of 1 July 2017, individuals can make voluntary concessional and non-concessional contributions into their super fund as part of the FHSS Scheme. The scheme may help first home buyers save faster due to the…
The holiday season is a peak time for activities in the sharing economy to increase. During this time those participating in the sharing economy must not forget their tax obligations. The most common sharing economy activities around the festive season include: – Providing ride-sourcing services for a fare. – Completing jobs or errands for payment.…
Managing debt in your small business is essential in maintaining the financial health of your business as well as preventing bankruptcy. Consider the following tips to ensure your small business debts do not spiral out of control: Reshuffle or remove expenses Reviewing your expenses is one of the first steps to take when tackling debt.…
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance may seem impossible as a business owner, but it is achievable, if not, necessary in running a successful business. Not carving out time and space to enjoy your personal life, such as spending time with loved ones, exercising, travelling or enjoying your hobbies, can have a negative impact on your…
The Australian Tax Office will start sending Excess Transfer Balance (ETB) Determinations from January 2018. ETB determinations will be sent to any individuals who have exceeded their transfer balance cap and have not taken any steps to correct this error. If you manage a SMSF and have exceeded the balance transfer cap by less than…
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) will be closed from midday Friday 22 December 2017 to 8.00am Tuesday 2 January 2018 over the festive season. The Tax Agent Portal Dashboard and BAS Agent Portal Dashboard will be available to check portal availability. The ATO’s technical help desk will be available from 7.00am to 6.00pm weekdays, excluding…
Christmas can be a very exciting time for many, and it can also be the dreaded season for others. Consider the following tips for celebrating Christmas in style, to ensure that all your staff get the most out of this period. Office Christmas party Holding a work Christmas party can be risky, particularly if alcohol…
