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Business outcomes

Pay less tax, and never be caught out.

Most tax stress comes from leaving it to the last minute. We plan across the year, review whether your structure still fits and apply the concessions you are entitled to, so your bill is as low as the law allows and fully funded when it lands.

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Brisbane business owner discussing a tax plan with an adviser
Sound familiar?

Where most owners are stuck

  • Your tax bill arrives after year end, when nothing can be changed.
  • You are not sure your business structure still suits how you operate.
  • Money is pulled out of the company without a plan, and Div 7A follows.
  • Concessions and instant write offs pass you by because no one flagged them.
  • Every BAS and instalment feels like a fresh shock to the cash flow.
What to think about

How we take the pressure out of tax.

  1. 01

    Plan before 30 June, not after

    We run a tax estimate before year end while there is still time to act. Timing income and deductions, prepaying where it makes sense and bringing forward purchases all happen before the door closes, not in hindsight.

  2. 02

    Review whether your structure still fits

    A sole trader setup that suited a side hustle may now cost you in tax and risk. We review whether a company, trust or combination better matches your income, asset protection and succession needs, and we restructure cleanly if it does.

  3. 03

    Get Division 7A under control

    Money taken from a company without the right paperwork can be treated as an unfranked dividend and taxed. We put compliant loan agreements and minimum repayments in place so drawings do not turn into an avoidable tax hit.

  4. 04

    Use the concessions you are entitled to

    From the small business income tax offset to instant asset write offs and the CGT small business concessions on a future sale, the rules favour eligible businesses. We make sure you actually claim what applies rather than leaving it on the table.

  5. 05

    Fund the bill as it accrues

    We build your expected tax into your cash flow so the money is set aside as you earn it. When the assessment or instalment arrives it is already covered, and the surprise disappears.

FAQ

Questions we hear most often.

Have a question that is not here? Call 07 3399 2300 or book a consultation and we will answer it directly.

When is the best time to plan for tax?

Well before 30 June. Most effective strategies, such as timing deductions, prepaying expenses or making concessional super contributions, must happen before the year ends. Planning after year end leaves you with little more than the bill.

What is Division 7A and why does it matter?

Division 7A treats money or assets taken out of a company by owners or associates as a deemed dividend unless it is repaid or put on a complying loan with minimum repayments. Get it wrong and you can be taxed on funds you thought were simply drawings. We keep your loan agreements compliant.

Could changing my business structure reduce my tax?

Often, yes. The right structure can improve tax outcomes, asset protection and access to concessions such as the CGT small business rules on an eventual sale. We weigh the benefits against the cost and any rollover rules before recommending a change.

Take the shock out of tax for good.

Tax should be planned, not endured. Book a consultation and we will lower your bill where we can and make sure it is always funded and never a surprise.