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Contractor or employee?

Heather Moore
Just because an agreement states that a worker is an independent contractor, this does not mean that they are a contractor for tax and superannuation purposes, new guidance from the ATO warns. Where there is a written contract, the rights and obligations of the contract need to support that an independent contracting relationship exists. The…
Succession Planning

Succession: What does it take to and your business to the next generation?

Heather Moore
What is the end game for your business? Succession is not just a topic for a TV series or billionaire families, it’s about successfully transitioning your business and maximising its capital value for you, the owners. When it comes to generational succession of a family business, there are a few important aspects: Succession of the…
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Navigating The Complexities Of Small Business Accounting

Heather Moore
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Accurate financial records are important for a business’s success, but navigating the complexities of accounting can be challenging. That’s where a professional accountant steps in to streamline the process. This guide will provide you with insights into the intricacies of small business accounting. Decoding the Basics: The Importance of Small Business Accounting First, let’s understand the…

The 120% technology and skills ‘boost’ deduction

Heather Moore
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The 120% skills and training, and technology costs deduction for small and medium business have passed Parliament. We’ll show you how to take maximise your deductions. Almost a year after the 2022-23 Federal Budget announcement, the 120% tax deduction for expenditure by small and medium businesses (SME) on technology, or skills and training for their…
A Tax Return

How To Avoid Penalties On Late Tax Returns?

Heather Moore
Understanding tax return deadlines and ensuring timely submissions is an important aspect of managing personal and business finances. Whether you’re an individual or a small business, navigating tax returns can be tricky and while it may be tempting to put off your tax return, don’t! It can result in costly penalties and a bad reputation.…
How Does Tax Apply to Electric Cars?

How Does Tax Apply to Electric Cars?

Heather Moore
Just in time for the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year that started on 1 April, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released new details on electric vehicles. The FBT exemption for electric cars If your employer provides you with the use of a car that is classified as a zero or low emissions vehicle there is…
2023 Strategy

Full throttle in 2023

Heather Moore
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In a volatile market, keeping to a strategy, or let’s face it creating one, can be tough. The downside of not taking time out for your strategy is that there is a tendency to keep a short-term focus at an operational level to try and pick quick wins to generate financial returns. Sometimes in the…
Hooded Computer Hacker Stealing Information With Laptop

Lessons from a Data Breach

Heather Moore
The Optus data breach is top of mind for a lot of Australians, particularly those who have had their data breached. For business, the breach is a timely warning on the importance of understanding what data is held on your customers (and should you hold it?), how it is secured, how your systems work and…

120% deduction for skills training and technology costs

Heather Moore
The Government has reinvigorated this announcement for small and medium businesses An election ago, the 2022-23 Budget proposed a 120% tax deduction for expenditure by small and medium businesses on technology, or skills and training for their staff. This proposal has now been adopted by the current Government and details released in recent exposure draft…

How to Sell Your Business

Heather Moore
We’re often asked the best way to sell a business. There are two key components at play in the sale of a business: structuring the transaction; and positioning the business to the market. Both elements are important and can significantly impact your result. Structuring the transaction covers areas such as pricing the business, the terms…
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