06.11.25
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What Are Fittings Compared to Fixtures?
“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…
What Is a Disbursement in Property?
When you’re buying, selling, or managing property, you have to deal with a lot of numbers. One set of numbers that often causes confusion is disbursements. These aren’t hidden fees or surprise costs. They’re a normal part of the property transaction process. But if you don’t know what they are, you could end up disputing…
Choosing Payroll Software for Your Small Business in Australia (2025 Guide)
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 Reasons for this dissatisfaction could be outdated systems, poor usability, and a lack of compliance support.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,…
How to Save Tax on an Investment Property: The Ultimate 2025 Guide
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…
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ATO Crypto Rules and SGC Penalties: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know
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,…
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When Are Company Tax Returns Due in Australia?
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…
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Understanding Eligibility for the Main Residence Exemption
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…
