Tax
Superannuation: 7 reasons you should care more about your future wealth
10 September
Superannuation can be easy to overlook. For many Australians, it simply appears as another line on a payslip — money being set aside for a future that may still feel a long way away.But over time, superannuation has the potential to become one of...[Read More]
7 things you could be missing without an accountant by your side
10 September
For many people, an accountant is someone they speak to once a year, hand over a collection of documents to, and hopefully receive a tax refund from shortly afterwards.But good accounting advice can offer much more than completing an annual tax...[Read More]
Tax: The good, the bad and the ugly for small business owners
13 August
Tax is one of those unavoidable parts of running a business. When things are going well, paying tax can actually be a sign that your business is profitable. But without planning, tax can also create cash-flow pressure, unexpected bills and, in the...[Read More]
The top 5 tax mistakes small business owners make
20 August
Tax is an unavoidable part of running a small business, but it is also one of the areas that can create the most confusion.For many business owners, tax sits somewhere between administration, compliance and financial planning. It is often pushed...[Read More]
Taxation, cash flow and the value of good accounting advice
27 August
For many business owners, profit is the headline number. But in day-to-day business, cash flow is often what keeps the doors open.A business can be profitable on paper and still experience financial pressure if customers are slow to pay, tax...[Read More]
Starting a business: The legal foundations you need to get right
3 September
Starting a business is exciting, but the legal decisions made at the beginning can have long-term consequences. From choosing the right structure to employing staff, signing contracts and protecting your brand, there is much more involved than...[Read More]
Tax planning for business owners: Five questions to ask your accountant
6 August
Tax planning is not simply about finding deductions at the end of the financial year. Effective planning helps business owners understand their position, prepare for upcoming obligations and make informed decisions about cash flow, investment and...[Read More]
Seven things I would tell my younger self about superannuation and investing
6 August
At 60, retirement no longer feels like a distant event. It is close enough to imagine the lifestyle I want, the experiences I hope to enjoy and the financial decisions that will shape the years ahead. Looking back to when I first started work,...[Read More]
Treasurer moves to fix ‘widow’s tax’ after backlash
6 August
The government is moving to fix its so-called “widow’s tax” following criticism its tax reforms denied Australians who inherited an investment property from their partner access to negative gearing concessions. The fix is part of a raft of the...[Read More]