Act Now – Pay Later You know it’s Tax Time, but did you know you can “manage” your tax Refund date or tax Payment due date(s) to your advantage? Your Tax Refund or Tax Payment date will depend on the date you lodge your tax return. That means you can control your tax timing and avoid unexpected tax bills. Don’t …
Home-Based Business Deductions
Key Points The types of expenses you can claim depend on how you operate your business from your home. You can only claim deductions for the portion of your expenses that relate to running your business. You must keep records for at least 5 years to show how you calculated your claim. If you sell your home, there may be …
$20,000 Instant Asset Write Off Deductions extended to 30 June 2025
The $20,000 instant asset write off extended to 30 June 2025
Tax Deduction Changes
If you’re a small business owner who operates from home or you use a vehicle for business purposes, you need to be aware of some changes when claiming deductions this tax time. Work from home business expenses Do you operate your business from home, even some of the time? For the 2022–23 income year, the fixed rate method increased from …
Super Guarantee Rate Increase to 11%
Super Guarantee rate 11%
Employee Super Increase to 10.5%
From 1 July 2022, two important super guarantee changes will apply to your business. Whats’ changed The rate of Super Guarantee is increasing from 10% to 10.5%The $450 per month eligibility threshold for when Super must be paid is being removed. What this means for you These changes mean that from 1 July 2022 you’ll need to make Super contributions …
Budget Highlights for Business Owners
Technology Investment Boost $1.0 billion for a new Technology Investment Boost to encourage small businesses to go digital. Small businesses with annual turnover less than $50 million will be able to deduct a bonus 20% of the cost of expenses and depreciating assets that support digital uptake. This includes; portable payment devices, cyber security systems and subscriptions to cloud-based services. The boost …
Income Tax, BAS & Super Due Dates
Keeping on top of due dates can help you keep your business running smoothly. Take note of the most important financial dates for 2022 to plan for the year ahead and avoid any unnecessary penalties. End of Financial Year (EOFY) The end of the financial year is an important time for your small business. The last day of the financial …
Director Identification Numbers
From 1 November 2021, all company Directors must apply for a Director Identification Number (Director ID) You can find all the details about the requirements at: Australian Business Registry Services ABRS Website When to apply Existing directors must apply before 30 November 2022 If you don’t meet your obligations there may be civil or criminal penalties and you may be …
COVID-19 Business Support Grants QLD
The COVID-19 Business Support Grant provides Queensland businesses with funding to help them survive and recover from August 2021 lockdowns. Closing date: 16 Nov 2021. What can small businesses get? Initial funding of $5,000 plus a one-off top up payment of $5,000 making a total of $10,000 What are the eligibility criteria? To be eligible, you must: 1. Employ staff (employees …