The superannuation gender gap has been a subject of serious concern for at least half of Australia’s population. Women are more likely to have significantly less money saved for their retirement, less assets and far less super than men, putting them in a place of greater financial stress and concern. For example, a woman in…
Throughout the financial year, there may be periods where your business finds itself facing a recurring problem with its cashflow. Small businesses with cash flow issues may find themselves more at risk of failing or suffering significant financial hardship – during these critical times in the business landscape, this is not an ideal situation. Cash…
As the financial year comes to a close, now is the time to visit your accountant or tax advisor to discuss tax planning for your business in 2023. At the end of every financial year, business owners should be reviewing and measuring their performance in comparison to the previous year. By regularly reviewing this information,…
As businesses grow, you will inevitably need to create new roles and hire new staff. Adding a new member to your team is always challenging; when hiring someone to fill a new position, there is even more pressure to make the right call. Business owners who can allocate workplace responsibilities efficiently and logically stand to…
In some circumstances, superannuation contributions can be claimed on your tax return if made to a super fund or retirement savings account. However, these circumstances are limited and may require professional advice to maximise the benefits. Superannuation contributions paid by your employers directly to your super fund from your before-income tax cannot be claimed. These…
If you’ve made a major investment in the last financial year, any income made from it will need to be included on your tax return. Any income earned from investments and asses must be declared in your tax return. This may include amounts from interest, dividends, rental income, managed investment trust credits, crypto assets and…
One of the most important decisions you must make before starting a business is in what structure your business will be operating under. This will be reflected in all facets of your business, so you should spend time understanding the implications of each structure before making a decision. Sole Proprietorship A sole proprietorship business structure…
There’s been a lot of buzz around superannuation since the 2023-24 Federal Budget was announced. One such buzz involves the concept of ‘payday super’. Payday super has been introduced by the government to avoid the discrepancies that those in lower-paid, casual and insecure work often encounter with their superannuation compared to others in more secure…
The Federal Budget has reintroduced the $20,000 Instant Asset Write Off to benefit small businesses amidst the myriad of measures announced by the government. The instant asset write-off will return for the 2023-24 financial year (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024). If you buy an asset to use for business purposes and it costs…
With the end of the financial year approaching, now is the perfect time to conduct a business ‘health check’ so that you can come out at the start of the new financial year greatly improved and ready to go. Clients And Customers Client and customer loyalty is something all businesses should aim for, but if…