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Reduce Your 2022 Tax

Tax planning key priorities

With the end of financial year approaching quickly, NOW is the time to discuss with us the actions you can take before 30 June 2022 to reduce your tax and grow your wealth.

Many business owners have reduced their 2022 PAYG instalments to Nil during the COVID-19 period, but now you […]

Digital and Skills Tax Boost for Small Businesses

Support for small businesses going digital and upskilling their employees

The Government is delivering $1.6 billion in tax relief

As part of the plan for a strong economy and a stronger future, the Technology Investment Boost will increase digital uptake while the Skills and Training Boost will help small business attract, retain and upskill staff.

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FBT, COVID-19 tests and the otherwise deductible rule

Be aware of the rules and exemptions regarding COVID-19 testing

Whilst FBT obligations do exist, there are exemptions and deductions that can be granted when providing COVID-19 tests to employees

You may have to pay Fringe benefits tax (FBT) if you:

provide your employees or their family members with COVID-19 tests such as a rapid antigen test, […]

COVID-19 test expenses

From 1 July 2021, if you pay for a COVID-19 test for a work-related purpose, you can claim a deduction.

This only applies if you’re an employee, sole trader or contractor.

When you can claim COVID-19 testing

From 1 July 2021, to claim a deduction for the cost you incur to pay for a COVID-19 test, […]

2022/23 Federal Budget

1. Personal income tax changes

1.1 Increase to low and middle income tax offset (‘LMITO’)

The Government has announced a once-off $420 ‘cost of living tax offset’ for the 2022 income year, which will be provided in the form of an increase to the existing LMITO. This will increase the maximum LMITO benefit to $1,500 […]

Financial year-end preparation

What’s changed and what’s new?

It has been a year of recovery for Australian businesses, with the country achieving some of the best economic outcomes in the world.

While there have been disruptions, there have also been additional allowances and tax changes designed to assist businesses.

Stay on top of your obligations with this helpful […]

2021 Federal Budget business breakdown

What the Federal Budget means for business

To help create jobs, business investment and confidence after COVID-19 created the first recession since 1990, the Federal Government has just released a big spending 2021-22 Federal Budget.

Based on our analysis, the big winners appear to be:

Business – the instant tax deduction for buying equipment, cars, […]

Action required: Reduce your 2021 tax

The end of financial year is approaching quickly

Now is the time to discuss with us the actions you can take before 30 June 2021 to reduce your tax and access additional cash flow.

For 2021, key priorities are likely to include:

Deferring taxable income Bringing forward deductible expenses Maximising superannuation contributions without exceeding the […]

The importance of quality business bookkeeping

4 key ways to turn a bookkeeping headache into practical business help

As a small business owner, ever found yourself wondering what life would be like if you didn’t have to do your own books?

Could the quality of your bookkeeping be putting you and your business at risk because you don’t know what you’re […]

Key FY21 changes to note from 1 July

Business tax changes for a new financial year

NO TAX DEDUCTIONS IF YOU DON’T MEET YOUR TAX OBLIGATIONS

From 1 July 2019, if taxpayers don’t meet their PAYG withholding and reporting obligations to the ATO, they will not be able to claim a tax deduction for payments:

 of salary, wages, commissions, bonuses or allowances to […]