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Tax Agent Services Guide

If you are like most people, when you hear of a tax agent, you probably think of an accounting professional who can assist you with lodging your tax return. This is true, to an extent. While there are many tax agents whose sole skill-sets are taxation and tax law, there are also those whose knowledge…

What is the purpose of taxation?

Tax is one of those living expenses that we might not necessarily like paying, but is essential in helping society to function properly. Taxes help both the national or federal and local governments pay for essential local services and projects.

3 Taxation Changes That Will Affect Your Business in the 2025–2026 Financial Year

As the 30 June financial year‑end approaches, small businesses across Australia are preparing to finalise their tax obligations and lodge tax returns. While reviewing accounts and meeting compliance requirements is vital, it’s equally important to understand the taxation changes that will apply from 1 July 2025. At Pherrus, we help clients stay ahead of legislative…

What are Payroll Tax Fringe Benefits?

Do you ever wonder how some companies attract top talent without simply offering higher salaries? Or why employees at certain businesses seem happier and more loyal? The secret often lies in payroll tax fringe benefits, which are the perks beyond salary that make work more rewarding while keeping taxation smart and strategic. Under the Fringe…

Payroll tax vs. income tax: what’s the difference?

While taxes may not be the most thrilling of subjects to talk about, it is a necessary factor of a functioning society. Therefore, it is useful to understand the different forms of taxes, and essential if you’re running a small business that employs staff. One of the common areas where people are uneducated is the…

4 types of payroll systems to consider for your business

Because one of the most important aspects of your business is your employees, choosing the proper payroll system is critical to ensuring the health and success of your business. Your payroll system is responsible for making sure your employees are properly compensated for their services, your company remains in compliance with governmental regulations and your…

What Is Payroll Tax?

Payroll taxes are the financial obligations you and your employees are required to pay. There are various types of payroll taxes – some paid to the federal government and others paid to the state or territory authorities. There is a specific tax called the payroll tax that is paid to state and territory authorities on…

ATO tax debt procedures could damage your credit rating

Does your business owe ATO tax? If your operation owes the tax office $100,000 or more, details of your debt could be passed on to credit reporting agencies by ATO. A debt of this size showing up on your credit report might seriously affect your ability to borrow, potentially putting your future business plans in…

What Is Cash Flow Management?

How strong is your cash flow management? Particularly when a business is just starting or undergoing some form of transition, cash flow can be a deciding factor in whether it survives. Some people may be asking, what is cash flow? Cash flow meaning in accounting, is defined as the net cash flow coming into and…

Cryptocurrency Accounting & Bookkeeping

Whether you’re investing in crypto yourself, you know someone who is, or you’ve heard about it on the news, cryptocurrency is big business. From highly volatile coins to coins with a steady increase and incredible value, many see bitcoin and similar currencies as a quick and effective way to make cash. But as a relatively…