Tips & strategies to help your business grow

How To Save $1,833 In Tax This (and Every) Year With Your Car

First things first. I want to put a big fat disclaimer on this: Buying a car for “tax purposes” doesn’t save you money. I am absolutely not advocating you run out and get a car to save tax.

How To Know If A Business Name Is Taken

Naming your business can be tricky. It certainly consumes a lot of mental energy for some people when starting a business and many a consultant has made a fortune coming up with names and brands for businesses. Then even when you’ve got something you think is great, how are you to know if a business is taken?

How Much Tax Do You Pay On Dividends?

A common question we get from people is how much tax they need to pay if they were issued with dividends from their company.

How Do You Change Accountants?

One thing I hear a lot is that people think it’s a major hassle to change accountants and I was in need of a blog topic, so I put two and two together (because as an accountant I can do that you know) and Voila! A brand new extremely valuing providing blog.

With lockdowns now in full swing (again) in QLD & NSW, & VIC getting another 3 day snapper. You might be wondering what support there is coming from the various levels of government. So here’s a quick snapshot as it stands today (6 Aug 2021).

Government COVID Support

10 min | Nathan Watt

Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) For Small Business

Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) is mostly ignored by small business and a lot of accountants. Most think of it as a tax for big business, with lots of “entertainment” and exotic remunerations strategies or government departments with scores of internal finance people. But unfortunately, this is mistaken.

Director Identification Number | Coming Soon…Apparently

This may come as surprising to you. I know it is to me, but maybe that’s just my inner conspiracy theorist, that the Fed’s don’t have a good grasp of who the directors of companies in Australia are.

Beginner’s Guide To Salary Sacrifice

Here’s what you need to know when it comes to salary sacrifice and when it should be used, along with the advantages and considerations pertaining to it.

BAS | A Beginner’s Guide to Business Activity Statements

New to the world of business finances? The Australian tax code can be difficult to understand for anyone who’s unfamiliar with its many facets, but it’s important that every business owner has at least a basic understanding of things like BAS, GST, and other essential elements of it.

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The Risks Of Being A Company Director

10 min | Nathan Watt

Starting a company is easy. Too easy almost. Just be over 18, not bankrupt, fill in a form, pay the fee and you’ll have a Pty Ltd company registered with ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission) in about 10 minutes.

6 ways to reduce your accounting fees

10 min | Nathan Watt

Accounting Fees, I imagine paying them would be right up there with the paying the dentist after a tooth extraction; Painful, and expensive. Maybe that’s why my subconscious led me to study accounting. It was self preservation!

5 Things Your Family Trust Needs To Do Before 30 June

Every year your accountant slips you a document says something about Bamford, and sends you an invoice. Ever wondered what that’s about? Well wonder no more.

What is an Income Statement (Profit and Loss Statement)?