Australia - do we really want a cashless society?

Do we really want a cashless society, Australia?

Australia is fast heading towards becoming a cashless society. But there are still segments of society that rely on being able to pay in cash. With this in mind, the Federal Government is proposing new legislation that would make it … Read More

ATO approach to unpaid tax and superannuation

Understanding the ATO’s New Approach to Unpaid Tax and Superannuation

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

keeping on top of tax and expenses

Keeping on top of tax and expenses when self-employed – some tips and tricks

Contracting or freelancing requires you to wear a lot of hats. Relationship-building, keeping track of your time, marketing your skills and actually doing the work. But one of your priorities should also be establishing how you handle your money and … Read More

Navigating the new “right to disconnect” laws

As an employer, it’s reasonable to expect that you can occasionally contact your employees outside of normal hours. When a project deadline is near, an unexpected issue comes up, or there’s an emergency situation, out-of-hours contact is a usual expectation. … Read More

Ascend Solutions takes you through the Key Points from the 2023 Federal Budget

What you need to know from the 2023 Federal Budget

The Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2023 Federal Budget on 9 May 2023. The following is a list of highlights from a tax and superannuation perspective. Businesses The instant asset write-off threshold for small businesses applying the simplified … Read More