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How to be financially fit in 2024
February 29, 2024
As we settle into the new year, it is an opportunity to reassess your financial health to help you start the year off on the right foot.
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Business
We can talk about a higher rate of GST in Australia, but it will never happen
September 7, 2023
A group of crossbench parliamentarians have revived the idea of increasing the rate of the goods and services tax from 10% or removing exemptions on food, education and health purchases.
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Business
Inheritance taxes, resource taxes and an attack on negative gearing: how top economists would raise $20 billion per year
May 5, 2023
Asked to find an extra A$20 billion per year to fund government priorities like building nuclear submarines and responding to climate change, Australia’s top economists overwhelmingly back land tax, increased resource taxes, an attack on negative gearing and extending the scope of the goods and services tax.
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Business
NSW Govt promises to cut cost of doing business if re-elected
February 2, 2023
The NSW Government has promised to cut the cost of doing business by slashing red tape and committing to a target of one million small businesses by 2030.
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Business
New 'one-stop-shop' to support NSW hospitality business
October 19, 2022
A new one-stop-shop for hospitality businesses that will streamline application processes has been launched by the NSW Government.
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Business
Productivity and performance: The four-day work week
August 26, 2022
Reducing the working week by one day is gathering steam in many places worldwide, but what are the benefits versus the challenges for employers exactly?
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Business
Changes for business coming on 1 July 2022
June 21, 2022
Business owners are being reminded that from 1 July 2022 there will be changes to super eligibility and increases to the super guarantee rate, national minimum wage, award minimum wage, company fees and business name fees.
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Business
Small businesses and farmers demand certainty on the instant asset write-off
May 9, 2022
Farmers and small-business owners are concerned after learning the Coalition government may not continue with an instant asset write-off after 2023.
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Business
New data shows the impact of Omicron on small businesses
February 25, 2022
After a strong surge in November with the lifting of lockdowns small business were feeling the pinch of lower consumer confidence in January as sales dropped.
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Business
RATs tax implications for business
January 4, 2022
Tax and business experts have raised concerns about statements made by Prime Minister Scott Morrison that rapid antigen tests (RATs) for COVID-19 are 'tax deductible'.
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Business
A third of SMEs will need $45,000 extra financing
November 12, 2021
One third of small businesses in Australia will need around $45,000 to ensure they can take advantage of opportunities as business opens up in the lead up to Christmas.
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Business
Study finds that Australian businesses are paying $67 million a month in avoidable merchant fees
October 19, 2021
A recently released study has found that only 18 per cent of all transactions in Australia are routable, in stark contrast to the banking industry’s claim that they have made least cost routing available to 90 per cent of Australian retailers.
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Business
Mixing business and pleasure: Setting up your business and personal goals for success
September 10, 2021
Our lives are constantly changing, so it’s essential to reset and refresh your goals regularly. Now that EOFY is over, it’s the perfect time to take stock and reset both your personal business goals and your plans for the new financial year.
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Accounting, Audit and Financial
A SME’s Checklist For EOFY Maximised Deductions
July 9, 2021
As an SME, you generally need two hats when it comes to maximising tax deductions. There are deductions applicable to your business and to your personal circumstances. Also, depending on your situation, personal tax rates may be higher or lower than your business tax rates.
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Accounting, Audit and Financial
Tax Time 2021: Lodge Early At Your Peril
June 29, 2021
The Institute of Public Accountants has issued a caution to people planning on jumping in too early with this year’s tax returns.
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Business
Farewell to Jack Froude
October 15, 2020
Jack Froude retires from accounting.
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Accounting, Audit and Financial
The New JobKeeper Payment - Are You Eligible?
October 8, 2020
The JobKeeper Payment is planning to stick around for another six months to assist business and employees affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more about rates and eligibility.
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