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Doing the Rounds: Scams targeting ASIC customers
Scam emails are not current news, and ones from ASIC have been circulating for a good couple of years now. We've been alerted recently from a few clients that they have received some odd correspondence from ASIC, and from this we can confirm that another one is doing...
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Time for a change…and quickly!
Ever heard the expression “time is money”? Well, it’s never more true than when it comes to making changes to your business. While change is not something that most people embrace quickly or open-heartedly, if it’s done too cautiously it can flatten revenues, eat...
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Retail store finds one way of doing things brings success
Sarah and Tim own an independent home entertainment retailer, selling televisions, music systems, phones, computers, games and consoles and other consumer electronics. Having completed their year-end accounts and tax work, the accountant presented the couple with a...
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ATO guide to the 5 most common Tax Time mistakes
As Tax Time 2018 has 'kicked off', the ATO has profiled the five most common mistakes and the personalities most likely to have tax time troubles. The top five mistakes include taxpayers who are: leaving out some of their income (e.g., forgetting a temp or cash...
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Taxable Payments Annual Reports due 28 August
Are you in the Building & Construction Industry?? If so, have you completed your Taxable Payments Annual Reports for your contractor payments due for lodgement by 28 August 2018. The Taxable Payments Annual Report is a report required by the ATO detailing contactor...
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Xero Users – Why you really need 2 Factor Authentication
A couple months ago, Xero made it compulsory for all Xero Partner’s to have two-step or two-factor authentification on their logins. And whilst we all rolled our eyes and were a little bugged about the additional step we now needed to complete upon logging in daily to...
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Tax Time 2018: Overview of Key Changes
The ATO has released key changes and new measures to be aware of for your 2018 Income Tax Return. As always, if you need any clarification or more information, contact your advisor at our office on (07) 3862 8777. Corporate tax rate – base rate entities From...
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Create a Cracker Year for your Business – Forecast for Success
Create a Cracker Year for your Business – Forecast and Plan for Success Creating a Forecast or a Budget is the most crucial thing you should be doing as a business owner over the next month. Running your business without a forecast is like setting off on...
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Breaking News! Do you owe employer Super? Now is the time to ACT! New legislation introducing huge benefits…
Breaking News! Do you owe employer Super? Now is the time to ACT! New legislation introducing huge benefits… These benefits will mean huge savings in reduced penalties and tax savings for businesses. We are very excited by the government introducing new...
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Matched Funding of $5,000 for Business Growth – Qld Govt Grant!
Matched funding of $5,000 available from the Small Business Entrepreneurial Program! One of the oldest adages in existence is you can’t get something for nothing. But what if the Qld Govt is willing to inject $5,000ex GST into your business to help with...
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2018 Federal Budget – Key points for you!
2018 Federal Budget Release - Key points for YOU! Please see below a quick and easy run through of changes that might affect you in regards to; Personal Income Tax GST Business Farmers & Regional/Rural Aussies Superannuation Personal Income Tax Changes If...
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ALERT: ATO Small Business Superannuation Clearing House
ALERT: ATO Small Business Superannuation Clearing House Originally published by Rochdale Accounting & Advisory. IMPORTANT RECENT CHANGES – ATO Small Business Superannuation Clearing House! Are you using the ATO Small Business Superannuation Clearing House for your...
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Tax Minimisation and Planning
Tax Minimisation & Planning. Strategies to Minimise your Business Tax. Remove those nasty surprises that come at Tax Time and take action NOW! Investing in Tax Planning can save you significant time and money. And that is why it is one of the most valuable...
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April 2018 – Industry Updates
Industry Updates - April 2018 From National Tax & Accountant's Association. We’ve assembled some important updates for April 2018, from National Tax & Accountants’ Association to help you stay in the loop of accounting and tax updates for you and your business. New...
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10 Best WorkflowMax Features for Xero Users
10 Best WorkflowMax Features for Xero Users Originally published by Xero. “It’s a life saver. All you need is those two systems – WorkflowMax and Xero to run an effective agency.” – Mary Ellen Davy, Ellen&Ellen agency Xero users are savvy, clever, and...
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It’s time to get ready for Single Touch Payroll
It's time to get ready for Single Touch Payroll Originally published by ATO. From 1 July 2018, if you have 20 or more employees, you'll need to use Single Touch Payroll-enabled software to report your tax and super information to us. You'll need to report...
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4 things your small business can learn from big multinationals
4 things your small business can learn from big multinationals Originally published by Moo. You don’t need to be a mega-corp to have mega business skills. Take a cheeky bite out of a big company’s years of experience with these lessons from the blue-chips....
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Delegating tips to make your life easier
Delegating tips to make your life easier If you can free up an hour a day, you’ll create a month a year for yourself. If you’re a business owner, that could be a breakthrough thought. What would you do if you were able to free up a month a...
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February 2018 Team Advocate – Jen Perrin
TEAM ADVOCATE FOR FEBRUARY 2018 - JEN PERRIN Jen is studying a Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resources and is schedule to graduate in mid-2019. Jen started with the NBC team in 2012 and has now transitioned into the role of Practice...
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Court ruling changes understanding of apprentice pay
Originally published on CCIQ Important Notice to Queensland Employers Court ruling changes understanding of apprentice pay Queensland businesses are being urged to seek advice and check records of current and former employees after a major Federal Court decision on...
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