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Tax
Keep up with the latest tax updates affecting individuals, small businesses, and investors. From deductions and planning tips to ATO audits and rule changes, our expert team breaks down complex tax issues with practical, timely advice, so you stay compliant and never miss an opportunity to reduce your tax legally.
Motor Vehicle Log Book iPhone app - making logbooks easy
The logbook method is the most tax effective method of claiming motor vehicle expenses but people fail to complete the manual logbook.
Tax Tables 2012
2012 tax rate tables, medicare levy rates and flood levy rates. We also have a simple to use Tax Calculator to make things easy.


Federal Budget 2011 Highlights
Updates and highlights of the 2011 Federal Budget specifically in terms of how it affects small business and individual taxpayers.


Late Lodgement of Tax Returns
Australian’s are putting off lodging tax return due to financial hardship, but you can make payment arrangements with the ATO.


Neglected Your Tax?
Approximately 4 million Australians and small businesses have not yet lodged their 2010 tax returns and the ATO is getting tough on outstanding tax.


ATO Audits Target 46,000 Businesses In Cash Economy
The Australian Taxation Office will be investigating 46,000 businesses suspected of underreporting their cash sales and sending letters to a further 110,000.
FBT on Office Christmas Party - Top 11 Issues for Employers
Here are the top 11 things that businesses need to know about providing benefits to your employees including the office Christmas party




Employee vs Contractor (Workers Compensation) -Part 4
Employee vs Contractor (Workers Compensation) -Part 4






Employees vs Subcontractors – Part 2
Last week we discussed the distinction between a common law employee and an independent contractor for superannuation guarantee contribution (SGC) and PAYG withholding purposes. So what are the practical implications for employers? (1) Is a worker considered to be a…




Negative Gearing Calculator for Investment Properties
Our Negative Gearing Calculator is simple to use and provides you with the after tax, out of pocket cost per week and the years to positive cashflow.


How to amend PAYG Payment Summary Statement
It appears that many employers are making the mistake of including 9% superannuation guarantee contributions at the reportable superannuation contribution label


Medicare Levy Thresholds
From the 2009-10 income year, the Medicare levy low-income thresholds will be increased for singles to $18,488 (up
from $17,794 for 2008-09)


2009/2010 PAYG Payment Summary Changes
Changes to PAYG Payment summaries, group certicates, employer reportable superannuation contributions required to be shown on statements from 1 July 2009
2010 Federal Budget Summary
Overall, there is very little in the Budget for the average business. Apart from the resources super profits tax, the key measure for business is the reduction in the corporate tax rate from 30% to 28
Consequences of Division 7A: Part 2
Learn about the tax consequences of Division 7A loans, without careful planning, the tax penalties can be severe. A deemed dividend loses its franking credits.


What is Division 7A? Part 1
Division 7A deals with amounts paid, lent or forgiven by a private company to certain assoicated entities (including individuals) that are treated as dividends
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