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Stage Three tax cuts
Tax cuts 2024 Tax Cuts are meant to be here from 1/7/2023 Just to refresh, here’s a simplified version of what the brackets are now: Earn up to $18,200 – pay no tax Earn $18,201 to $45,000 – pay a 19 per cent tax rate Earn $45,001 to $120,000 – pay a 32.5 per cent…
Read MoreWe are now Gold partners of Xero Software
Gold partners of Xero Software We recently became Gold partners of Xero. This means we have many Xero business clients and are Xero proficient. Feel free to meet us if you want an accounting partner to support your business and use Xero. Find out more about Xero in our demonstration Introduction to Xero | Tax…
Read MoreTimes are tough finances ideas
Times are tough finances ideas – Ways to save explained. Ever wondered what more you can do to combat the ever increasing cost of living? With the ever increasing cost of living, Romeo Caporaso explains vital areas of your finances to review.
Read MorePay as you go Tax Instalments explained
Pay as you go Tax Instalments explained Listen to our quick lesson on pay as you go tax instalments including how they work and how the ATO automates them in certain circumstances.
Read MoreKeeping aside enough tax in first year of business tip
Keeping aside enough tax in first year of business tip When you are new to business it is vital you keep some of your profits aside to pay one of your biggest expenses – tax. How much should I keep aside? Firstly, we recommend keeping an idea of your profit. Then keeping at least 30%…
Read MoreHELP debt and tax explained
HELP debt and tax explained How HELP debt is repaid at the tax return is often misunderstood. We explain how it works in this short video.
Read Moretaxable income and adjusted taxable income difference
Taxable income and adjusted taxable income differences, explained. There is a common confusion over the difference between adjusted taxable income (used for non tax calculations such as government payments, family benefits , child support and private hospital government contributions) and taxable income which is used for tax on income. Taxable income is income less deductions…
Read Morehow to better claim common tax deductions
how to better claim common tax deductions This tax season is going great so far. The ATO are seemingly quiet and are processing some tax returns as quickly as 5 days. Some areas to prepare your deductions before your tax return appointment are: Doing a diary of working from home hours and…
Read MoreMotivation boosters
Motivation boosters Of course there can be times when we are not feeling fully motivated. Here are some ideas to get your motivation back to it’s top. try staying away from substances which over stimulate your mind reduce your work load visualize where you want to go, having future plans will help you feel more…
Read MoreShare investing ideas
Share investing Are you thinking of starting a share portfolio? Or if you aren’t yet, then perhaps you should be. I must say being an accountant, I began to take notice when seeing my clients show me their substantial share portfolios, often commencing them as late as their fifties. Reasons why you would invest in…
Read MoreATO Scam tips
Why it is important to protect your tax file number. Some of you may already be aware how important it is to protect your tax file number (TFN) from getting into the wrong hands. Crooks can use your TFN for TFN fraud, such as present themselves as you to the ATO , do your tax…
Read MoreHow company saves tax explained simply
How to save tax in business using a company Most companies are now taxed at 25% from each $ of profit from 1/7/21 Whereas individual takes rates are higher than this from each dollar over $45000 So businesses can take advantage of the lower individual tax rates by paying themselves individual income from…
Read Morewhat is new for tax 2021
Changes to tax returns 2021 ATO Warning – Copy & Pasting Claims ATO are setting their sights on work related expenses (such as motor vehicle, travel claims, laundry, uniform purchases and business trips). The expectation is that these deductions should reduce for taxpayers who were working from home during COVID 19. However, the ATO…
Read MoreWhy to own investment property in Self manged Super Funds
Something you need to know if you are growing an investment property portfolio. Find out what here… Let say Luigi and Maria Retire with 8 rental properties owned outright Sounds great But if they owns them individually They could still have a high taxable income Lets assume 40k taxable income each So that…
Read MoreBudget 2021
Budget 2021 Updates Next years personal income tax rates had already been announced, they are: We can look forward to more personal income tax cuts in 2025 LMITO retained for 2021-22 – the Government will retain the low and middle income tax offset for the 2021-22 income year. The LMITO provides a reduction in tax…
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