Tax planning is a legitimate way to try to reduce the amount of tax you pay and increase your tax deductions by making use of investments, tax exemptions, rebates and benefits as much as possible. Tax planning is not the same as tax avoidance. Tax avoidance involves the deliberate exploitation of the tax and superannuation […]

Cryptocurrency is virtual or digital money that takes the form of tokens or “coins.” Transactions are generally carried out virtually independently of a central bank, central authority or government. Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin can be used to purchase goods in the real world. As cryptocurrencies are becoming more mainstream, governments around the world are now […]

Many Australians have money in more than one super fund. That is because when a new employee does not choose a superannuation fund, their employer chooses a default super fund for them. When someone changes jobs and does not choose their own fund, this can result in having multiple superannuation accounts as new accounts are […]

Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, many businesses have struggled to stay afloat. Business owners have struggled to pay staff, suppliers, and general running costs such as rent and electricity. One area which is not focussed on as often is tax debt. Owing money to the Australian Tax Office (ATO) can happen at any time, but it […]

Real estate and legal firms in Australia that hold or receive money on behalf of others are required to open and maintain trust accounts to manage these funds. There are strict rules around the setup and maintenance of trust accounts that can differ in each state and territory. These include, but are not limited to, […]

In Queensland, individuals and companies must hold a QBCC licence to carry out building work where it involves: Plumbing and Drainage Gas Fitting Termite Management – Chemical Fire Protection Completed Residential Building Inspection Building Design – Low Rise, Medium Rise and Open Site Classification Mechanical Services

If you are struggling to keep up with rostering staff and scheduling, then rostering software may be the answer. Paper calendars, wall charts and Excel spreadsheets are time-consuming and often inefficient. Rostering software allows you to coordinate and track schedules in real time. Regardless of the size of your business, there are some obvious benefits.

There are numerous types of business structures and it can be difficult to figure out which one to choose when you are starting your business or expanding it. Your choice will depend on the size, type, and needs of your business and how you want to run it.

All businesses in Australia are legally required to report their finances to the government. There are also payment obligations businesses must meet. If your business is not in compliance with these laws, then you can incur heavy penalties. That is why it is so important to adhere to your business obligations and maintain accurate and […]

Each business is unique and many factors need to be taken into account when selecting accounting software which best suits your business. MYOB is a powerful web-based accounting program which is capable of handling all of the accounting requirements of both small and large businesses. Here, we dive into the key features of MYOB AccountRight […]