Category: Taxation

2019 Business Tax Planning Strategies The end of the 2018/19 financial year is almost here, so now’s the time to review what strategies you can use to minimise your tax for your Business. Below is one page of tips: • Bad debts  Trade Debtors should be reviewed  prior to 30 June to identify and write  off any bad ones • Scrap assets Review your asset ledger and write off all…

The ATO have announced that the rate for work-related car expenses has increased for the 2019 tax year to 68 cents per km. This is applicable if you use the cents per km method for calculating the expense. Isn’t it great to have more money to spend on our families! Another tidbit from the Money Matters Made Easy for Small Business accountant.  Accolade Accounting

As a Small Business Owner did you know that you can claim the cost of an X-box, Foxtel or pinball machines as a tax deduction? If these are purchased for employees use only, at your work premises, then let your employees have some fun and benefit from a tax deduction. Even better: If they cost less than $20 000 then you can claim the full cost immediately. What a lot…

  Attention Small Businesses operating in the Cleaning and Courier Industries The taxable payments reporting system is applicable to you as from 1 July 2018. Previously only businesses operating in the construction industries were affected. What does this mean? You need to keep a record of the subcontractors you pay during the year and submit their details to the ATO by August 2019 for the 2018 year. Your accounting software…

Tax time can be stressful, but if you take the time to prepare, have a good financial controller, thorough bookkeeping and a reliable accountant then there is no reason why it won’t be smooth sailing. When preparing to visit their tax accountant at tax time, clients often wonder what documents are important to bring with them. A good way to prepare for your accountant visit is to review your previous…