Understanding the ATO’s New Approach to Unpaid Tax and Super In recent months, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has made significant changes to how it handles unpaid tax and superannuation. This shift primarily targets businesses that refuse to engage with … Read More
Compliance
Key dates for September and October 2024
The new financial year is now already in full swing As a small business owner or manager, don’t forget the key compliance dates that are coming up in the next couple of months. KEY TAX DATES – SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2024 21 … Read More
Getting your small business tax in order
With the 2023/24 financial year now wound up, it’s time to think about submitting your tax return and making sure you have the cash reserves put aside to pay the company’s tax bill. This short guide to getting your small … Read More
Super Guarantee Rate Rises in July to 11%
In July 2023, the superannuation guarantee statutory rate will rise to 11%. Annually, the rate is increasing by 0.5% until July 2025 when it will reach the legislated 12%. Prepare Now for the July Rate Rise Review your current superannuation … Read More
Your monthly activity statement (BAS) is due on the 21st
Your monthly activity statement is due by the 21st of this month. Use the following checklist to make sure you are ready for lodgement day: Have you allocated all bank transactions to the correct accounts? Have you verified that the … Read More
Digital Signatures and Cyber Security
Authenticated digital signatures can be a valuable part of your cyber security approach. They are more efficient than printing, signing and scanning documents and provide one-off encryption for the highest level of security. In fact, they are more secure than … Read More
Your upcoming tax calendar for February and March
Welcome back to work after what was hopefully a restful and lovely summer break! And welcome to 2023, where we are truly looking forward to working with you and your business this year. In order for you to be across … Read More
When to Register Your Business for GST
Should you register your business for GST? Many business owners register their businesses from day one, regardless of income. Others, for example, many sole traders, choose not to register for GST until it is mandatory. However, it is common that … Read More
Your Q1 2023 Deadlines for the Diary
The new financial year has started with some changes – remember, super is now 10.5%, and most workers should be paid super on all ordinary earnings as the $450 monthly threshold no longer applies. We’ve highlighted some upcoming business lodgment … Read More
Company Director? You’ll need a Director Identification Number from now on
What is a Director Identification Number? During 2021, the government initiated a new system that attaches a unique identifying number to an individual who is a company director. A director has one number permanently attached to them, and this is … Read More