Accountancy & Business Insights

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Underpaying your staff is now a criminal offence: what this means for your business It’s now a criminal offence to intentionally underpay your employees. We recap the new Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code and what it means

Anthony Pratt 3/4/25 Anthony Pratt 3/4/25

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Federal Budget 2025-26: what it means for your small business The Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, delivered the Federal Budget 2025 on Tuesday 25 March. With a general election scheduled for 2025, this Budget was an important one, setting o

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ATO flags security and guarantee arrangements that may trigger Div 7A The ATO has released new guidance around the application of Div 7A for guarantees and securities provided by interposed entities for third party loans.

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Get insight into recent tax developments, measures and announcements, and more. Federal Budget 2025-26 Analysis | Explore the key Budget measures, tax changes, and impacts on individuals and businesses in our detailed analysis. Insi

Anthony Pratt 26/3/25 Anthony Pratt 26/3/25

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FBT 2025: What you need to know The Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year ends on 31 March. We’ve outlined the hot spots for employers and employees. FBT exemption for electric cars  Employers that provide employees with the use of eligi

Anthony Pratt 23/3/25 Anthony Pratt 23/3/25

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More tax relief for drinks companies: how will it improve excise refund? The Government has just announced increased tax relief for alcohol manufacturers, as of July 2026. We have summarised what this extended relief means for brew

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RBA Cuts Interest Rates - What It Means for Your Business? The Reserve Bank of Australia has lowered interest rates to 4.1%, down from 4.35%. After 13 rate hikes between May 2022 and November 2023, this long-awaited cut could impact you

Anthony Pratt 4/3/25 Anthony Pratt 4/3/25

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12 Powerful Xero Apps to Streamline Business If you are a Xero user, you are likely familiar with the extensive range of applications and integrations available to enhance your business operations. However, do you know which apps other

Anthony Pratt 27/2/25 Anthony Pratt 27/2/25

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Keeping Your Cashflow Strong in Challenging Times Small businesses are especially vulnerable during economic downturns. With ongoing overheads and salaries to cover, proactive planning is essential to maintaining financial stability

Anthony Pratt 19/2/25 Anthony Pratt 19/2/25

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Activity Test set to be scrapped for Childcare Subsidies Activity tests are set to be scrapped for childcare subsidies. All parents set to qualify for minimum 3 days subsidised childcare, after a bill proposing this measure was passed i

Anthony Pratt 19/2/25 Anthony Pratt 19/2/25

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Small Business Tax in Order A smooth EOFY starts with smart planning. With the 2023/24 financial year wrapped up, now is the time to submit your tax return and ensure you have set aside enough cash to cover your tax bill. This quick gui

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Take Control of Your Business Debt Today Is your business debt getting out of control? Come and talk to us about strategies for reducing debt and getting cashflow under control. Getting help with your small business debt It’s a rea

Anthony Pratt 11/2/25 Anthony Pratt 11/2/25

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Road User Charge for EVs: What Small Business Owners Need to Know Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has identified a road user charge for electric vehicles (EVs) as a tax reform priority, raising expectations that it will be introduc

Anthony Pratt 8/2/25 Anthony Pratt 8/2/25

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How to optimise your business: Nurture your team and employee experience Your people are one of the most critical elements in your business. But are you doing everything possible to provide a caring, supportive workplace that also driv

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What are your business goals for the year ahead? The beginning of a new calendar year is the ideal time to review the past year and reflect on what worked well, what did not, what you would like to improve, and what new strategies you

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