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Tax Brackets Australia 2024-2025: New Updates and Cost of Living Benefits
Unfortunately, we’ve all been feeling the pinch of the rising cost of living in Australia. We could use some good news in this regard, right? Well, here it is! The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated the tax rates and brackets for the 2024-2025 financial year. With these adjustments, many Australians will see a reduction…
What Is Equity, and How Can It Transform Your Finances?
Your home is more than just the place you live; it’s a goldmine quietly increasing in value. Property equity is a powerful asset that can offer you financial security and unlock exciting opportunities in ways you might not have imagined. What is equity, how does it work, and how can you leverage it to your…
Work-Life Balance: Understanding the ‘Right to Disconnect’ Fair Work Act
As an employee, you no doubt look forward to heading home and switching off at the end of a work day. But if work creeps into your personal time, with your employer contacting you after-hours, it can lead to stress and burnout. For employers, this effect on your employees can lower their job satisfaction and…
Loans for Online Businesses Explained and Top Choices
Whether you’re a savvy online startup or a seasoned e-commerce seller, as a digital entrepreneur, you know that financial fuel is essential for your business to take off. But cash isn’t always easy to come by! So we’ve got the lowdown on the top financing options tailored to online businesses like yours. What Is a…
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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,…