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You’ve just finished your tax return at tax time. The hard part is done. But then you look at the pile of receipts, invoices, and digital files you’ve gathered over the past year. Now you’re wondering: Do I have to keep all of this? It’s a common dilemma. Individuals, sole traders, and small business owners…
Think October 31st is your tax deadline? Not always! If you lodge your own return, yes, October 31 is usually the cut-off. But if you go through a registered tax agent, you might have a much later deadline. When is the last day to do a tax return to avoid late penalties and stay on…
Tax season is upon us! Are there legitimate ways you can save money on your tax bill this year? There could be! Smart tax planning isn’t about finding loopholes; it’s about knowing how to make the most of the ATO rules that apply to you. If you want to know how to save on tax…
When it comes to managing your tax and superannuation obligations, two areas that often cause confusion are the rules that the ATO have set for cryptocurrency and Superannuation Guarantee Charge (SGC) penalties. Both can have serious financial consequences if misunderstood, so it’s important to be clear on how the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) treats cryptocurrency,…
Unlike the well-known individual tax return deadline of October 31, your company’s tax return deadline can vary. When are company tax returns due? That depends on your company’s size, tax status, and whether or not you’ve been granted extensions. Keeping track of due dates can be a hassle with everything else you’ve got going on…
Selling a property in Australia can come with significant tax consequences, especially when it involves Capital Gains Tax (CGT). However, homeowners may be eligible for the main residence exemption, which can reduce or even eliminate any CGT liability on the sale of their primary home. Claiming the main residence exemption requires meeting specific conditions and…
According to the ATO’s Commissioner of Taxation 2023-24 Annual Report, Australia’s collectable tax debt totalled $52.8 billion by June 30, 2024. It’s estimated that as much as $35 billion of that debt is owed by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Are you one of them? From July 1, 2025, the ATO is stepping up its…
“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…
According to the 2024 Australian Payroll Survey by the Australian Payroll Association, 24.1% of employers surveyed were unsatisfied with their payroll technology. Reasons for this dissatisfaction could be outdated systems, poor usability, and a lack of compliance support. What about the effects? Being unsatisfied with your payroll technology can lead to costly errors, wasted time,…
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…