Small business courses from the ATO

Small business courses from the ATO

Small business courses are now available online, through the ATO website. The courses are ideal for business owners who are looking to enhance their financial literacy, sharpen their record-keeping skills, or just looking to gain a better understanding of key business...
Business in 2024

Business in 2024

Green economy and sustainablility In 2024, business sustainability will take center stage as climate change and environmental issues continue to be major concerns for individuals and businesses alike, spanning all industries. To keep up with the times, it’s...
Trust income

Trust income

How is Trust income treated? The net income of a trust is basically its taxable income. It’s calculated by subtracting allowable deductions from the trust’s assessable income for the year. This calculation assumes that the trustee is a resident, even if...
Lifespan of an asset

Lifespan of an asset

Tips on how to assess the useful life of an asset, by assessing the duration it can generate income. On this article: Understanding the useful life of a depreciating assetEvaluating the effective life of an assetReassessing the effective life What constitutes the...
Keep cyber-safe: 4 easy steps

Keep cyber-safe: 4 easy steps

In the year 2021–22, cybercrime reports flooded the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), with one report every 7 minutes. As we observe Cyber Security Awareness Month (October), here are some basic tips to keep ‘cyber safe’. Follow these 4 quick steps...
When to issue a tax invoice

When to issue a tax invoice

Guidelines on when to issue a tax invoice, the required contents, and how to handle non-taxable sales and rounding. Determining the timing for issuing a tax invoiceTransactions involving amounts less than $1,000Transactions involving amounts of $1,000 or...
Fringe benefits in tax, and how it works

Fringe benefits in tax, and how it works

Understanding how Fringe Benefits work in tax (FBT): Learn about the application of FBT, your responsibilities as an employer, and the potential deductions you can claim. Covered Topics: Explaining Fringe Benefits TaxIdentifying Fringe BenefitsBeneficiaries of Fringe...
Record keeping rules for business

Record keeping rules for business

Record keeping requirements for your business, to help you meet your tax, superannuation and registration obligations. OverviewWhat is a record?Five rules for record keepingBenefits of keeping accurate and complete records Overview As you embark on the journey of...
Electric vehicles: What you need to know

Electric vehicles: What you need to know

Navigating the complexities of electric vehicle management for clients can pose challenges. It entails assisting clients in comprehending the nuances of the new FBT exemption, including its limitations, and ensuring accurate deduction claims. This task becomes...