Tax & Compliance
Why Hire a Registered Tax Agent
Save Time, Maximise Your Refund, and Plan Smarter for the Future Lodging your tax return in Australia might look straightforward, until you actually start. The tax system is complex, the rules are strict, and even the smallest mistake can cost you money or attract unwanted attention from the ATO. That’s where a registered tax agent […]
Stay alert from ATO scams
Criminals are impersonating the ATO to steal identities, access bank accounts, and defraud Australians, often using highly convincing emails, SMS messages, and phone calls. There has been a dramatic increase in phishing scams that pretend to be from the ATO. These scams take advantage of the busy tax season to catch people off guard. Whether […]
Tax tips for new business owners
Want to avoid paying more than you should come tax time? Or a frantic last minute search for missing financial records? New business owners have a lot on their plate, and can easily lose track of an approaching tax deadline or financial data needed to submit their return. Organization is key when preparing for tax […]
ATO tax debt to become more expensive from July 2025
If you currently owe money to the ATO, it’s about to get more costly. From 1 July 2025, the two most common interest charges the ATO applies to late or underpaid tax will no longer be tax deductible. That means both individuals and businesses will soon face a higher real cost of holding tax debt. […]
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Avoid These 5 Costly Accounting Mistakes
A Canadian bank recently surveyed over 500 small business owners about what they love and hate most about owning their own business. Unsurprisingly, flexibility and feeling in control ranked first in the “love” category. Meanwhile, almost 60% said bookkeeping was hands-down their most hated task. Most business owners understand that effective financial management is key […]
Tax Season Tips for Small Business Owners
Preparing for tax season is really a year-round endeavor. Tip number one for SMB owners is to update financials on a monthly basis, using a streamlined software or cloud-based system. This way, come tax time, everything you need is all in one place. And well organized SMBs are better positioned to minimize their tax bill […]