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  • About Us
    • Our Philosophy
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  • Our Services
    • Accounting for Trades People
    • Accounting, Taxation & GST
    • Benchmarking
    • Business Coaching
    • Financial Planning
    • Insurances
    • Loans & Mortgages
    • Management Consulting Services
    • Negative Gearing
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Activity Statement

20/9/2016

 
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Activity statements are used to make payments and report obligations under the tax system. The statement is used to report and pay your FBT Instalments, PAYG (instalments and withholding), GST and related tax obligations, and to pay deferred company and superannuation fund instalments. 

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Australian Business Number (ABN)

20/9/2016

 
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Australian Business Number (ABN)

The Australian Business Number (ABN) is a single identifier used for all dealings with the Taxation Office and other business entities and agencies.

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Capital Gains Tax (CGT) 

20/9/2016

 
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​Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is not really a separate tax but is what you need to include on your income tax return for any net capital gain incurred in a financial year for a Capital Gains Tax event which can include compulsory acquisitions, forfeited deposits, etc. Also you may have a Capital Gain from managed funds or other units where the Capital Gain is distributed to you. You are taxed on net capital gains at your marginal tax rate. The date of acquisition and disposal is the date the contract is signed and not when it is settled, so you may have a situation where it is signed pre 30th June and goes into the current tax return even when settlement is post 30th June.

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Fringe Benefits Tax

20/9/2016

 
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What is FBT? 

Fringe Benefits Tax is generally the tax payable by an employer on a taxable benefit provided to an employee (or their associate­usually family) and can relate to current, past or future employment. The benefit could be in place or in addition to salary or wages. The tax is separate to Income Tax and the FBT year runs from the 1st April to 31st March.​

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Goods & Services Tax (GST) 

20/9/2016

 
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​Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a tax of 10% in Australia on most goods, services, and other consumables. If you are a registered business, you need to charge GST on most goods and services you sell or supply. You must be a registered if your business turnover exceeds $75,000 per annum or $150,000 for a not­for­profit organization but you may elect for voluntary registration if you are below the threshold. 

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Imputation

20/9/2016

 
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​The imputation system provides a way in which Australian corporate tax entities can pass on credit for income tax they have paid to their members. The system prevents income tax being levied twice ­ once when the income is earned by the entity, and once upon distribution of the income to the members. 

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Income Tax 

20/9/2016

 
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​Income tax is levied on taxable income. Taxable income is calculated as [assessable income] less [any allowable deductions]. Deductions include wages, cost of stock, rent, bad debts, and previous year losses. 

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Negative Gearing & Property

20/9/2016

 
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​The real benefits of negative gearing are only realized when you combine the correct tax and financial advice with a property in the right location funded by the most suitable loan product. You should always seek expert professional advice to make sure the purchase is within your budget and will provide long term taxation and financial benefits. 
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PAYG Instalments

20/9/2016

 
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​Pay As You Go (PAYG) instalments is a system for paying instalments during the income year towards your expected tax liability on your business and investment income. Your actualtax liability is worked out at the end of the income year when your annual income tax return is assessed. Your PAYG instalments for the year are credited against your assessment to determine whether you owe more tax or are owed a refund.

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PAYG Withholding 

20/9/2016

 
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​Employers are required to withhold amounts paid to employees and regularly send these payments to the Tax Office. This system is called PAYG Withholding. 

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Recession Proofing Your Business 

20/9/2016

 
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Just as evolution in animals dictates that only the fittest survive, in a recession it is generally survival of the smartest.

​In this country we seem to have a recession ­like economy happening every seven to nine years and almost 75,000 Australian businesses were wiped out in the last downturn. To survive business owners must find a way to plan their way past potential threats including higher interest rates and fuel prices plus declining consumer confidence.
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Record Keeping & Retention 

20/9/2016

 
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What records to keep and for how long?

As the burden of proof falls upon the taxpayer in event of any dispute it is imperative that adequate, well­organized records are kept for the statutory periods as set out in the Income Tax Assessment Act. 

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Simplified Tax System

20/9/2016

 
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The Simplified Tax System (STS) is an alternative method to determine taxable income for eligible small businesses with straightforward financial affairs. Participating in STS is optional. 

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Small Business Entities 

20/9/2016

 
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To qualify for Small Business Entity concessions in an income year you must:
  • Run a business in that year
  • Have an annual turnover of less than $2 million for that year and the previous year 

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Starting a Small Business

20/9/2016

 
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Starting or buying abusiness necessitates risk, research, passion and planning. Just like a game of chess, to succeed you need to make the right opening moves.
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The harsh reality is that enthusiasm, money, talent or a great idea is not enough to guarantee success in business. 

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Superannuation Guarantee 

20/9/2016

 
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​As a small business owner you will have superannuation obligations for your employees. There is a minimum earning cutoff (currently $450 per month) where most employees, full, part­time, casual or even contractors will need to have a superannuation contribution made of a percentage of their ‘ordinary time earnings' (currently 9%). The exceptions include employees under 18 years who worked less than 30 hours in a week and employees over 70 years of age. 

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Taxpayer Penalties 

20/9/2016

 
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​Taxpayers who do not meet their tax obligations may face penalty or interest charges. To avoid these charges, ensure you pay the full amount of tax you owe by the due date.

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The Land of Business Start Up Opportunities

20/9/2016

 
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​A recent study suggests Australia has the second highest rate of start‐up businesses in developed countries behind the United States. According to research compiled by the Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship (ACE) in partnership with the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), one in ten of all Australians are involved in an early stage enterprise. 

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Top Web Tools For Business Owners 

20/9/2016

 
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​Technology can give your business a competitive edge and there are a number of web based tools available to help business owners. Most of the tools listed below are designed to help you develop, manage and grow your business. 

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7 Things Your Business Should Be Doing In 2013

20/9/2016

 
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​Let’s face it, most small business owners are time poor. It’s no surprise given you need to juggle the management of staff, bookkeeping, invoicing, marketing and daily business operations. You also need to monitor the economy, industry trends and technological change. 

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Thinking Of Starting Your Own SMSF?

20/9/2016

 
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​It’s no coincidence that interest in self­managed superannuation has skyrocketed since the global financial crisis (GFC). The loss of investor confidence in superannuation fund managers combined with the lure of controlling your own financial destiny has seen an explosion in the number of Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF) in this country. 

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Small Business Motor Vehicle Tax Write­off

20/9/2016

 
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​The Government will provide Australian small businesses with an instant tax write­off of the first $5,000 of any motor vehicle purchased from 2012/13. For example, a tradesman on a 30% marginal tax rate, buying a new $33,960 ute would receive an extra tax benefit of $1,275 in the year he purchases the vehicle. The remainder of the purchase value can be transferred into the general small business depreciation pool, which is depreciated at 15% in the first year and 30% in later years

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Turn Old Customers Into New Business

20/9/2016

 
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If you’re like most small business owners, you want to build a business without spending a fortune on advertising and promotion. Instead, you want to cultivate repeat business and maximize referrals from satisfied customers.

​Frederick Reichheld of Bain & Company suggests that it costs 6 to 7 times more to acquire a new customer than retain an existing customer.

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Do You Really Need A Website?

20/9/2016

 
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​Australian consumers are becoming increasingly comfortable buying their goods online. This has created a wave of controversy recently with prominent business owner Gerry Harvey petitioning the Government to start charging GST on all products purchased online from overseas.

In fact, we are witnessing a major shift in Australian buyer behaviour from in­store browsing to savvy online bargain hunters.

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Start Your Business Engines 

20/9/2016

 
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​A recent report from the ABS titled, ‘Australian Business Entries and Exits' has just buried the myth that four out of five businesses fail in the first year of operation. The report suggests that of the 2.07 million businesses operating in June 2007, 85% were still there a year later and 74% two years on. Of the 316,867 new business entries in 2007­ - 08, 71% were still there a year later and there is no explanation as to why 29% ceased. No doubt some were sold and others may have merged. 

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