How Much Tax Do I Need to Pay?

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 Businesses can benefit from lower individual tax rates by paying themselves an individual income from the company of…

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Your Guide To Choosing The Right Accountant

Selecting the Right Accountant: Key Considerations for Financial Success Choosing the right accountant for your personal and professional needs may seem daunting but it is a necessary step for you to maximise your current financial position and proactively plan for your future. The right accountant can do a lot more for you besides preparing your…

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Client Referral Incentives

We are looking for referrals from our clients and are looking for genuine referral partners We need your help. Can I show you how to refer to us and the incentives we offer? Yes, we pay you, for referrals. Our short video explains the client incentives we offer you to refer us to clients like…

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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…

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We 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…

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Times 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.

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taxable 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…

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how 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…

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Share 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…

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what 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…

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Why 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…

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Unknown Secret as Why You Should Have a SMSF

Little known reason why SMSF work Many of you may be aware in the world of Superannuation that the uptake of Self Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) continues to grow in the number of funds across Australia. Self-managed super funds stack high in terms of value in the total of Superannuation funds held in total in…

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Work From Home Tax Deductions explained

Work From Home Tax Deductions explained We understand that due to COVID-19 your working arrangements may have changed. If you have been working from home, you may have expenses you can claim a deduction for at tax time.   Home Office deduction on tax return: requirements, records to be kept, what can be claimed. why…

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