Tax Agent Appointment Process

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has implemented a new agent nomination process to enhance security and ensure that only authorised tax agents, BAS agents and payroll service providers can access your accounts and manage your tax affairs effectively. This process now applies to all entities with an ABN, except for sole traders. To simplify this process for you, we’re here … Read More

2021 Fuel Tax Credit Rate Changes

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Fuel Tax Credit Rate Changes

Earlier this month, the Australian Taxation Office announced a slight increase to fuel tax credit rates in line with fuel excise indexation. Fuel tax credits rates change regularly so it’s important to check the rates each time you do your business activity statement (BAS), but this month, Kurt discusses the most recent changes that came into effect on February 1. … Read More

Key tax changes that may affect you

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With less than four days until the end of the 2018/19 Financial Year, it’s time to pull out that tax time check list and make sure everything is in order. Particularly this financial year, there have been significant changes to business and personal tax, which you should be aware of, before lodging your return. Not sure what these significant changes … Read More

Preparing and prioritising your EOFY checklist

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With June 30 fast approaching now is the time to start preparing for end of financial year. If you’re not sure where to start, keep reading for your guide to setting your budget and streamlining the tax process this financial year.   Start preparing your budget forecast for 2019/20 If you haven’t already, preparing a budget for the next financial … Read More

4 Ways your accountant should offer more than a tax return

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4 Ways your accountant should offer more than a tax return

Choosing the right accountant for your business is essential for so many reasons. But we’ll get to that in a moment. At 542 Partners, we value client relationships and have a genuine interest in guiding your business journey with smart technology and clever processes. So if you’re used to only seeing your accountant at tax time, here’s a few more … Read More

Is your business ready for EOFY?

CraigBusiness Structures, General, Tax

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While most people would assume we’re pedal to the metal for tax time, it’s pretty much business as usual. We’ve been discussing tax planning with our clients over the past 12 months. Sure, we’ll give them a gentle reminder to pay super contributions before 30 June, including any additional super contributions for the year, but really, it’s just like any … Read More

The relationship between profit, tax and cash.

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A step-by-step guide to activating your ATO Business Portal

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As the ATO moves to become digitalised, businesses can now access the ATO’s Business Portal. The Business Portal is a safe, secure website where you can manage your business tax affairs to: View past and yet to be lodged Business Activity Statements (BAS); view your statement of account and payment options; request a refund or transfer of funds between accounts; … Read More

Top 5 Tax Considerations for Small Business in 2015

CraigTax

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We’re coming to our most favourite time of year! Tax time! (Not really, but as accountants most people generally assume we’re pedal to the metal). But at 542 it’s pretty much business as usual. We’ve been discussing tax planning with our clients over the past 12 months. Sure, we’ll give them a gentle reminder to pay super contributions before 30 … Read More

Staff Status: Contractors vs. Employees

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important employees’ rights

The status of your staff is an important distinction. Whether they are employees or independent contractors, both have consequences for the worker and the business owner.   An employee can seem to be set up in the workplace in a similar way to a contractor, but generally employees are supplied with all they need to do their job, don’t make … Read More