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What Is Asset Management?
New to the asset management game? Think of it like taking care of a garden. Just as a gardener decides what plants to grow where, asset management is about choosing and looking after different types of investments. The main goal of asset management is making sure these investments grow and become more valuable over time,…
Payroll Tax Changes for Medical Practices – Get up to Speed
There has been a recent change to payroll tax that applies to medical practices and practitioners, including dental clinics, radiology centres, physiotherapy practices, and other similar businesses. It comes down to the State Revenue Office’s definition of ‘employee’ and ‘contractor’. It is the employer’s responsibility to deduct a percentage of each employee’s wages as payroll…
Workers’ Compensation Benefits Guide
Whether you’re an employee or employer in New South Wales, you must understand the safety net that workers’ compensation provides. It isn’t just about legal compliance; it’s about peace of mind and protection for everyone in the workplace. In this workers’ compensation benefits guide, we’ll explore this system to understand how it works and what…
Actuary vs Accountant: Key Differences Explained
If the finance world were a superhero movie, in one corner, you’d have the Actuary, master of foreseeing financial risk. In the other, the Accountant, guardian of financial health and stability! Both deal with finances and are superheroes in their own right, but their powers are quite different. Let’s find out the actuary vs accountant…
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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,…