by Peter McCarthy | Nov 10, 2016 | Accounting
The sun, the surf, the shopping! Australia has enough temptations on offer to keep the credit card running hot. But there’s no need to stress, because there is a little known scheme that might help take the bite out of the credit card bill. The Tourist Refund...
by Peter McCarthy | Oct 4, 2016 | Accounting
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) have released new tax tables that will take effect next week – whether you pay wages or receive a regular wage, here are some tips to get you ready for the changes. It’s been a turbulent few months behind the scenes since the Australian...
by Peter McCarthy | Aug 29, 2016 | Accounting
Companies seeking to leverage existing tax legislation to lower their tax bill are playing games and the ATO says it will not take any more. Commissioner of Taxation, Chris Jordan, told a Senate Estimates Committee hearing earlier this year that the ATO has had enough...
by Peter McCarthy | Aug 8, 2016 | Accounting
5 smart things to do with your tax refund For many people, their tax refund is treated like a mini lottery win. This tax time, consider putting your “gift” from the ATO to good use. Perhaps it’s the modern world we find ourselves in that taxpayers look at their tax...
by Peter McCarthy | Jul 30, 2016 | Accounting, Taxation
Many aren’t aware that they can claim home office expenses. Whether you are self-employed, a business owner or an employee – do you perform some of your work from home? If you do, here is a quick summary of the tax rules, and what home office expenses are...
by Kelly | Jul 7, 2016 | Accounting
Bullying comes in all different forms and sadly it happens in many different places as well. From the school yard, to the office, at home and with money. When it is mentioned in relation to money it is referred to as financial abuse and everyone needs to be aware of...
