The ATO’s updated small business benchmarking tool
05/05/2025
The ATO has updated its small business benchmarks with the latest data taken from the 2022–23 financial year. These benchmarks cover 100 industries and allow ...
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Property subdivision projects: the tax implications
05/05/2025
As the urban sprawl continues in most major Australian cities, we are often asked to advise on the tax treatment of subdivision projects. Before jumping ...
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Instant asset write-off threshold finally confirmed
02/05/2025
It has been a long time coming, but the Government finally passed legislation increasing the instant asset write-off threshold for the year ending 30 June ...
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Year-end tax planning opportunities & risks
01/05/2025
With the end of the financial year fast approaching we outline some opportunities to maximise your deductions and give you the low down on areas ...
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Threshold for tax-free retirement super increases
14/04/2025
The amount of money that can be transferred to a tax-free retirement account will increase to $2m on 1 July 2025. Each year, advisers await ...
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The proposed ban on non-compete clauses
11/04/2025
In the 2025-26 Federal Budget the Government announced a ban on non-compete clauses and “no poach” agreements. In the 2025-26 Federal Budget, the Government announced ...
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Super guarantee rules catch up with venues and gyms
10/04/2025
The superannuation guarantee rules are broad and, in some circumstances, extend beyond the definition of common law employees to some directors, contractors, entertainers, sports persons ...
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Personal tax cuts
09/04/2025
From 1 July 2026, personal income tax rates will change. On the last sitting day of Parliament, the personal income tax rate reduction announced in ...
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7 Practical Strategies for Effective Working Capital Management
07/04/2025
What is ‘working capital’? And how do leaders effectively manage it? This refers to managing the company’s short-term assets and liabilities, so the business has the liquidity to meet ...
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Building a Cash War Chest for the Business – 6 Essential Steps
24/03/2025
A cash war chest or financial buffer helps a business weather disruptions like reduced sales, unexpected expenses, or economic downturns. Cash reserves help leaders avoid ...
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Trade wars and tariffs
06/03/2025
Global Google searches for the word “tariffs” spiked dramatically between 30 January and 2 February 2025, a +900% increase to the previous 12 months. We ...
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FBT 2025: What you need to know
05/03/2025
The Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year ends on 31 March. We’ve outlined the hot spots for employers and employees. FBT exemption for electric cars Employers ...
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