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Self Employment Tax Guidelines for Australia

The tax considerations of being self employed in Australia are unique. Legally minimising your tax burden and taking advantage of every available deduction requires careful and informed forward planning of tax minimisation strategies. If undertaken without professional guidance, tax management can be riddled with missed opportunities for claiming tax benefits. Unanticipated and unnecessarily large tax…

ATO Rideshare Rules: What Every Uber and Ride Sharing Driver in Australia Must Know

The gig economy has changed the way Australians earn money. From Uber driving and car sharing to other ride sourcing platforms, more people than ever are turning their cars into income-generating assets. However, with flexibility comes responsibility. This means you can be certain the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is now paying very close attention. Whether…

Tax on Imported Goods in Australia: What You Need to Know Before You Import

Times have changed for Australian importers. Whether you’re bringing in a few luxury cars, restocking your trading stock, or arranging a shipment of goods for your small business, one thing hasn’t changed: understanding your tax on imported goods is critical if you want to stay compliant and save money. At Pherrus Financial Services, we specialise…

Why Do I Have to Pay GST (Tax) When I’m Not Making Money?

Small businesses often have a love-hate relationship with the Goods and Service Tax – and with good reason. If you ignore it, the Australian Taxation Office can demand more tax from you regardless of whether your bottom line can take the hit. What is GST? Why do you sometimes have to pay it even if…