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Understanding Fringe Benefits Tax and Novated Leases
Whether you’re an employee eyeing a new car or an employer striving to boost your team’s morale, understanding novated leases as a fringe benefit and the associated tax is crucial. Why? Because it can lead to significant financial advantages and benefits for both employees and employers. Let’s find out more about novated leases, calculating their…
Fringe Benefits Tax Rate: What You Should Know
Whether it’s a “buy nine, get the 10th coffee free” deal, happy hour, or a 12-month gym membership for the price of 11, we all love a perk! Fringe benefits are non-cash perks employers can offer sought-after prospective employees to make an employment position more desirable. But, there’s a catch- the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT). …
Loans for a New Businesses – 5 Options
Are you ready to turn your business dream into reality, but a lack of funds is getting in the way? We’re here to uncover five loans for a new business to help get your venture off the ground. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of each so you can make a financially savvy decision. 1.…
Loans for Buying a Business– What You Need To Know
Are you ready to unlock the door to your entrepreneurial dreams and buy a business? The key is the right loan. The loan you choose will significantly affect the success of your new venture and your financial future. So, let’s explore various loans for buying a business, the role of guarantors, and borrowing limits to…
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STP Reporting for Closely Held Payees: Your 2025 Guide
If you run a family business, trust, or small company where wages often stay within the inner circle, you’re likely familiar with the phrase “STP exemption for closely held payees”. The ATO used to offer a full Single Touch Payroll exemption for these payees, but now you’re required to report their wages and payments through…
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Your Essential Guide to Register for Single Touch Payroll
Let’s face it: payroll has never been anyone’s favourite part of running a business! But Single Touch Payroll (STP) is not just another admin task—it’s the law. If your business (or the business you manage payroll or bookkeeping for) has employees—whether one or one hundred—you must report certain payroll information directly to the ATO every…
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How Much Tax Do You Pay on an Investment Property in Australia?
An investment property can help build serious wealth, but if you don’t manage the tax side properly, you could end up handing over more cash to the ATO than you need to. If you’re confused about how much tax you’ll pay on your investment property, you’re not alone. From rental income to capital gains tax,…