12-steps for hiring employees, the basics

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Hiring employees can be extremely time-consuming, but it’s important if you want to grow your business. If you get the process right, you’ll ensure you hire the right people. And if you look after your employees, they’ll stay with you longer and your business will perform better. Here are 12 steps to follow in your … Read more

2019 Financial Statements & Business Tax Returns Year End

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To assist us in preparing your 2019 Financial Statements and Income Tax Returns, we have a Year End Questionnaire here. It is important that your records are complete and that any supporting documentation is included before forwarding to us. Filling in the questionnaire will help you identify transactions and any accounting issues that may arise … Read more

Big Changes for Payroll in 2019 with STP

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If you are already reporting Single Touch Payroll (STP) to the ATO, there is a different process for issuing payment summaries from now on. Employers usually must provide payment summaries to employees by 14 July. In the STP reporting system, employers must make a finalisation declaration by this date, in order that the employee’s information … Read more

Getting Ready for EOFY Series – SMSF

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We all would like to reduce our tax exposure and minimise the risk of an audit by the regulators. This end of financial year update series outlines the actions you can take to do exactly that! This particular blog is targeted for those with a SMSF. What’s new Carry forward unused concessional contributions If you … Read more

Getting Ready for EOFY Series – Partnerships

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We all would like to reduce our tax exposure and minimise the risk of an audit by the regulators. This end of financial year update series outlines the actions you can take to do exactly that! This particular blog is targeted for those in a Partnership. What’s new Partnerships and the small business CGT concessions … Read more

Getting Ready for EOFY Series – Company

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We all would like to reduce our tax exposure and minimise the risk of an audit by the regulators. This end of financial year update series outlines the actions you can take to do exactly that! This particular blog is targeted for Company entities. What’s new Extension and increase to the instant asset write-off The … Read more