Why Smart Business Owners Never Skip Tax Planning

Tax Planning = Business Power

(It’s Not About the Paperwork) Let’s be honest – when someone mentions “tax planning,” your first thought probably isn’t “exciting business opportunity.” Most business owners see it as a necessary evil, like getting a root canal or sitting through council meetings. But here’s what the really successful business owners know: tax planning isn’t about paperwork. … Read more

Advanced Business Structures: Tax Planning for Growing Businesses

Advanced business structuring and succession planning can create significant tax advantages and wealth preservation opportunities. However, with the ATO’s heightened focus on privately owned wealthy groups and increased penalties for non-compliance, these strategies require expert implementation and ongoing management. ATO Focus on Advanced Structures $999 Million Compliance Funding The Government has allocated $999 million over … Read more

Family Business Tax Planning: Investment Property and Trust Strategies

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Running a family business or building wealth through investments comes with its own tax challenges and opportunities. The ATO is watching these areas more closely than ever, but there are still plenty of legitimate ways to structure your affairs to minimise tax – you just need to know the rules and play by them. What’s … Read more

Superannuation Planning for Business Owners: 2025 Updates and Strategies

Fixed Fee Accounting

Superannuation is still one of the best legal tax shelters we have in Australia. The problem is, most small business owners either ignore it completely or make expensive mistakes because the rules keep changing. Let’s cut through the complexity and focus on what actually works for Australian business owners in 2025. The Big Super Changes … Read more

Small Business Tax Strategies for 2025: Essential Planning Before June 30

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June is crunch time for Australian small business owners. With 30 June around the corner, there are genuine opportunities to reduce your tax bill legally – but only if you act fast. The ATO has changed the rules on several key areas this year, so let’s cut through the jargon and focus on what actually … Read more

Trust Compliance & Distributions

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is actively targeting trusts and how trusts distribute income to beneficiaries. A number of clients have requested a review of their structures to ensure that they are in the best possible position in the future. We want to help you achieve the best result. ATO’s Top 5 Trust Checklist for … Read more

Are You Missing Super Payments? Why the Super Guarantee Rules Could Affect Your Business (Even If You Use Contractors)

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If you run a small business — whether it’s a café, gym, festival, or you’re a tradie hiring subcontractors — you might be surprised to learn that you could be legally required to pay superannuation (Super Guarantee or SG) to people you don’t consider traditional employees. That’s because the SG rules use a much broader … Read more

Budget 2025-26: Missing the Measure for Small Businesses

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The Federal Budget 2025-26 has arrived with a range of promises—tax cuts, energy bill relief, and measures aimed at boosting the economy. But not everything made it across the line. A key small-business measure, the $20,000 instant asset write-off, remains stalled in Parliament, leaving many entrepreneurs unsure about their next move. In this post, we’ll … Read more