Emma Zajac, Author at The Garis Group

Emma Zajac

291 posts

Countdown to Tax Time

June 14, 2018

Refund, Small Business, Tax, Tax Planning, Tax Time

If your tax planning usually consists of joining a queue to buy stationery shortly before midnight on June 30, it might be time to think ahead. Some deductions require more forward planning, particularly as the financial year-end falls on a Saturday in 2018. Bates Cosgrave director Matt Zhou says: “Tax planning should start as early…

Tip Tuesday – How to Grow the Family Business

June 12, 2018

Emma Zajac

businessgrowth, familybusiness, growth, smallbusiness

Running a family business and working with family members presents unique advantages, and unique challenges. If you’ve built up your own business, now might be the time to bring in other family members. Here’s how to avoid some of the pitfalls. The benefits of keeping it in the family It’s unusual to see…

Are you using a Tax Agent or an Accountant?

June 7, 2018

Emma Zajac

accountant, advice, Small Business, Tax, tax agent

One of the critical areas that small-business owners need advice on is income tax. This advice is needed when the business first starts as to what type of entity to operate the business through, continues each year so that the owner maximises their income tax benefits, and when the business is sold so they can…

Business for Good: Our June Contribution

June 6, 2018

Emma Zajac

Hello Everyone! As you may or may not know, The Garis Group are proud partners of B1G1-Business for Good. B1G1 is a Social Enterprise and non-profit organisation with a mission to create a world that’s full of giving. Unlike conventional giving models, B1G1 helps small and medium sized businesses achieve more social impact by…

Tip Tuesday: Questions to ask before becoming a Franchisee

June 5, 2018

Emma Zajac

franchise, franchisee, smallbusiness, tiptuesday

Franchises are built on proven concepts, with market-tested products, and they often come with business systems that make admin straightforward. There’s a lot to like. But there are also risks to consider. Here’s how to check if a franchise is right for you. Franchise reality check A good franchise can take some of the guesswork…

Boost your Tax Refund this Financial Year

May 31, 2018

Emma Zajac

Accounting, ATO, Tax, Tax Refund

June 30 is rapidly approaching, which means there are things you should do in the near future to improve your financial situation. Smart tax planning means deferring income while bringing forward expenses. For example, if you have money to spare, think about placing it in a term deposit with the interest maturing after June 30.…

Tip Tuesday: When to Give A Raise

May 29, 2018

Emma Zajac

employee, Employer, raise, Small Business, wages

Every employee will expect a raise at some point. And if you want to get the best out of your staff, a well-timed raise can help. But how do you decide how much to give them – and when? Rewarding value Your employees will expect – and often deserve – a raise every so often.…

Latest update from the ATO – Single Touch Payroll (STP), Are you Ready?

May 24, 2018

Emma Zajac

ATO, Small Business, Tax, Taxation Accounting

John Shepherd, Assistant Commissioner, Australian Taxation Office delves into some of the finer detail ahead of the 1 July move to Single Touch Payroll (STP), a change to the way larger employers report tax and super to the ATO. The 1 July start for Single Touch Payroll (STP) is fast approaching, and all larger employers,…

Retiree spending drops faster than predicted

May 17, 2018

Emma Zajac

Retirement, SMSF, Spending

The latest analysis into retirement trends has revealed the financial services industry may have underestimated the dramatic falloff in retiree spending as they age. The Milliman “Retirement Expectations and Spending Profiles” analysis, which used real world expenditure data, found the median retired couple’s expenditure falls by more than 36.7 per cent as they move from…

Tax Deduction Claims for Technology to Rise, but Beware the ATO is Watching.

April 17, 2018

Emma Zajac

ATO, Tax, technology

TECHNOLOGY and tax deductions are combining to deliver Australians a financial boost, but those who bend the rules are increasingly likely to get caught. A surge in people working from home and using devices such as mobile phones and iPads for work-related tasks has opened the door to a new wave of tax deductions.…

Countdown to Tax Time

Tip Tuesday – How to Grow the Family Business

Are you using a Tax Agent or an Accountant?

Business for Good: Our June Contribution

Tip Tuesday: Questions to ask before becoming a Franchisee

Boost your Tax Refund this Financial Year

Tip Tuesday: When to Give A Raise

Latest update from the ATO – Single Touch Payroll (STP), Are you Ready?

Retiree spending drops faster than predicted

Tax Deduction Claims for Technology to Rise, but Beware the ATO is Watching.

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