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What Are Fittings Compared to Fixtures?

“Does it stay or does it go?” If you’ve ever asked this question about something while inspecting a property to buy, sell, or lease, this blog is for you! The difference between fittings and fixtures can affect your rights, responsibilities, and even your final sale price or rental agreement. What are fittings and fixtures? Let’s…

How to Save Tax on an Investment Property: The Ultimate 2025 Guide

Sick of watching your rental income get chewed up by tax?  Of course you are, because you didn’t invest in property just to hand over a chunk of your returns to the ATO! Knowing how to cut your tax bill—legally, of course!—can make a big difference. We’ve compiled this guide for Australian individuals, trusts, and…

STP Exemption for Closely Held Payees: 2026 Updated Guide

If you operate a family business, trust, or small company where wages often go to directors, family members, closely held employees, or company beneficiaries, you’ve likely come across the term “STP exemption for closely held payees.” These are examples of affected employees whose payments are subject to specific reporting requirements. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO)…

Is Superannuation Paid on Workers’ Compensation in Australia?

If you’re off work with an injury and receiving workers’ compensation, you might worry about whether your superannuation is still growing while you’re focusing on getting better. It’s a common point of confusion. Employees often don’t know what they’re entitled to, and many employers are unsure of their obligations. This guide is for both employees…

What You Need To Know About Total Reportable Fringe Benefits

Are you considering a job that offers more than just a salary? Perks like a company car or gym membership can make a job offer much more tempting! Before signing the contract, you must understand the Total Reportable Fringe Benefits Amount (TRFBA). While you don’t pay income tax directly on your TRFBA, it can impact…

Funding Your Dreams: How To Get a Business Loan in Australia

Have you got an established, thriving café with an old espresso machine on its last legs? Or is your new online store blowing up, and you need more stock fast? Whatever the case, a business loan can keep your business running smoothly or take it to the next level. But finding the right business loan…

What Is a Settlement Date?

You’ve found your dream home; now you’re eagerly waiting for the big day—settlement day!  What is a settlement date?  It’s the agreed-upon day when you pay the property’s purchase price in full, ownership transfers, the seller hands over the keys, and your homeownership journey truly begins. How Is the Settlement Date Decided? During the contract…

What is Depreciation? A Hack for Business Owners

Think you’re getting the most out of your business assets? If you’re not using depreciation, you could be leaving money on the table—and the tax office certainly won’t send it back! Depreciation is a powerful tool that reduces your business’s taxable income and boosts its bottom line.  What is depreciation, and how can it help…

When to Pay Capital Gains Tax on Property – Avoid the Pitfalls

Thinking of selling an investment or business property? Between finding the right buyer and sorting out paperwork, who wants to worry about getting hit with an unexpected tax bill? Knowing when to pay Capital Gains Tax on property means avoiding nasty surprises, keeping the tax office happy, and—most importantly—pocketing more of your well-deserved profit from…

Best Payroll Software for Accountants

Looking for payroll software that doesn’t just work but works for you?  As an accountant, your time is precious, your payroll processes need precision, and your clients expect perfect results. The right payroll software can deliver such results efficiently and seamlessly! But with so many options on the market, which one is the best fit…