Millions of Australians interact with the ATO each year to lodge returns, pay tax, and manage activity statements. This guide explains the importance of timely lodgments, outlines legal obligations, and offers a practical pathway to compliance, whether you’re a sole trader, company director, or individual salary earner.
Australian business owners often struggle to decide between hiring a bookkeeper or an accountant. This guide explains the roles of each professional—from day-to-day BAS filing to strategic tax planning—and offers tips on staying compliant, preserving cash flow, and facilitating business growth.
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Starting a small business in Australia is exciting, but most idea lists ignore ABNs, GST thresholds, council permits, WHS duties and real startup costs. This guide shares 100 profitable, realistic business ideas that work in Australia, grouped by budget and skill level, with compliance checkpoints, cost estimates and practical first steps you can take within 72 hours.
From 1 July 2025, the ATO’s General Interest Charge and Shortfall Interest Charge will no longer be deductible. This guide explains what has changed, how it affects business cash flow, and the strategies to minimise your exposure to costly interest.
The ATO will close the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House by 1 July 2026. Learn what the shutdown means for employers, key transition dates, and how to stay compliant under the new Payday Super regime.
In 2025, GST reporting in Australia takes a sharp turn, even though the 10% GST rate remains unchanged. The ATO is shifting thousands of non-compliant small businesses from quarterly to monthly GST reporting starting 1 April 2025, while large businesses face a redesigned Supplementary Annual GST Return (SAGR). These changes won’t alter the law, but they will impact cash-flow, compliance workloads, and BAS deadlines. Whether you’re a café owner in Cairns or a corporate CFO in Sydney, preparing now for the ATO’s stricter reporting cycle will help you stay compliant, avoid penalties, and protect your working capital.
A bucket company, also called a corporate beneficiary, can cap your tax at 25% and save thousands each year. This 2025 Australian guide explains how bucket companies work, step-by-step setup, ATO compliance rules, advanced strategies, and real-world examples.
Retention money in Australian construction – usually 5–10 % of each progress payment – affects cashflow, tax, and compliance across eight jurisdictions. This guide explains state trust-account rules, AASB 15 accounting treatment, GST timing, and practical strategies so bookkeepers, CFOs, and contractors can manage retentions without crippling liquidity.
In 2025, Australian SMEs face stricter ATO scrutiny on how company funds are used. This guide breaks down Division 7A, Fringe Benefits Tax, and directors’ duties to help you stay compliant, avoid penalties, and make informed decisions when accessing company money.
Australia scrapped gift tax decades ago, but Capital Gains Tax, Fringe Benefits Tax and Centrelink rules still bite. This guide shows how to give cash or assets safely, backed by 2025 ATO guidance.
Staying compliant as an SMSF trustee in 2025 means more than just filing paperwork. This practical guide explains what auditors check, which ATO rules are under the spotlight, and how to prepare your fund for a smooth, penalty-free audit.
Introduction: As you steer through the journey of financial planning, a common pit-stop is considering superannuation. While employer contributions to your super are the norm, what if we told you there’s a way to accelerate your savings and relish tax benefits simultaneously? Enter: personal superannuation contributions. Understanding Personal Super Contributions:
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