The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has introduced a new requirement for small business owners to link their accountants and bookkeepers(Tax and BAS Agents). This is a crucial, one-time step to authorize your agent to manage your tax affairs officially. While this process ensures better security and representation, it can be complex and confusing at times. … Read more
The Australian Parliament is currently considering a bill that aims to introduce significant changes in how ‘wage theft’ – the deliberate underpayment of wages – is handled. This proposed legislation is especially relevant for small and micro business owners who must navigate these changes carefully. Key Points of the Proposed Legislation: Criminal Offence for Intentional … Read more
Want to give your business an energy-efficient boost? Read on to find out how! 🌍 The Future is Electric Gone are the days of gas and fossil fuels. The spotlight is now on electricity and energy efficiency. The government has introduced an incentive to help businesses shift towards cleaner energy solutions. 💰 What’s the Deal? … Read more
What will the Australian community look like in 40 years? We look at the key takeaways from the Intergenerational Report. The 2023 Intergenerational Report (IGR) is a crystal ball insight into what we can expect Australian society to look like in 40 years and the needs of the community as we grow and evolve. It … Read more
The Skills and Training Boost gives you a 120% tax deduction for external training courses provided to employees. The aim of this boost is to help SMEs grow their workforce, including taking on less-skilled employees and upskilling them using external training to develop their skills and enhance their productivity. Sole traders, partners in a partnership, … Read more
In the ever-evolving business landscape, small businesses must continually adapt and innovate to remain competitive. Recognising the importance of digital adoption and skills development in driving business growth, the Australian Federal Parliament has introduced new tax incentives as part of the 2022-23 Budget. These incentives, known as the Small Business Technology Investment Boost and the … Read more
Ace in the Hole’ Budget 2023-24 The ‘ace in the hole’ of the 2023-24 Federal Budget was the $4.2bn surplus; the first in 15 years. The surplus was driven by a surge in the corporate and individual tax take. High commodity prices, inflation, and high employment have all pushed up corporate and individual tax receipts. … Read more
As a small business owner, you know that success doesn’t always come easily. You need to work hard, make smart decisions, and constantly adapt to changes in the market. But there’s another factor that’s just as important as all of these things: being in the right place at the right time. When you’re in the … Read more
The Technology Investment Boost is a 120% tax deduction for expenditure incurred on business expenses and depreciating assets that support digital adoption, such as portable payment devices, cyber security systems, or subscriptions to cloud-based services. The boost is capped at $100,000 per income year with a maximum deduction of $20,000. To be eligible for the … Read more
23:59 UTC on 20 September 2022 is the cut-off to register for your .au direct domain. The .au domain is the new, general-purpose, shorter Australian domain name option. If you do not register the direct match of your existing domain for the direct .au domain, you risk your brand equity being consumed by someone else, … Read more
