Why the Government does not want your business accepting cash payments of $10,000 or more From 1 January 2020, the Government intends to restrict the value of cash payments a business makes or accepts to amounts under $10,000. Ignoring the limit will become a criminal offence with penalties of up to 2 years in prison … Read more
Do you meet with clients As a business owner, you may find yourself meeting with clients at cafes, restaurants, or other external venues. You may be wondering whether the costs of these meetings are tax deductible or subject to Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT). In this blog post, we will answer these questions and provide some … Read more
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
Paying tax is something you’re likely to see as a necessary (but not hugely enjoyable) part of running your business. But are you doing enough to plan your own personal tax liabilities? As a director, you’ll pay your income tax annually on a self-assessment basis. But there are plenty of ways to make this a … Read more
The success of your business is in your hands. The path to success is a journey you can chart. And you can start right now. Change may be the only certainty in business, but you still need to know where you’re going. To plan for success, write it down or create a visual image of … Read more
There is a lot to deal with at the end of the financial year, and while your tax return may not be due for some months yet, it is good business to get your 2019 records in order before you get stuck into the next tax year! What records do you need to have ready? … Read more
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
Small business budgets are empowering. They give you the knowledge and insight to eliminate wasteful spending and get to profitability faster. Planning for business success with a solid budget When you’re running a business, it’s easy to get caught up in the cycle of busyness day in and day out fixing problems and forget the … Read more
Each quarter, GST registered businesses lodge a business activity statement, or BAS, with the Australian Taxation Office. It sets out the GST you collected from customers and the GST you paid to suppliers, so you can work out what you owe or what you are owed. Depending on your business it also covers PAYG withholding … Read more
For us and many of you, the internet is not just an intrinsic part of our lives, it’s integral to how we do business. We took time out last week to join Harwood Andrews Annual Law Breakfast to ensure we are well informed of how we can stay ahead of technology risks for Business Edge … Read more
