How late invoice payments can put your business at risk
Late payments hurt more than just your bottom line. Learn how to avoid them and free up cashflow with expert accounting advice. Read More…
The end of another financial year is fast approaching and as your accountant, we believe part of our client brief is to help you minimise your tax liability within the framework of the Australian taxation system.
The purpose of this newsletter is to highlight some end of year tax planning opportunities but you need to act quickly and we encourage you to schedule a meeting as soon as possible to assess your options and the steps you need to take well before the 30th June, 2019.
Please note, this is a pre-Federal Election Guide and things may change after May 18, 2019.
You can download the full copy of the tax planning guide HERE
To assist you we have put together a list of strategies to consider and note:
The following list of tax planning opportunities is certainly not exhaustive and depending on your circumstances (including your turnover and whether you are on a cash or accruals method of accounting), terms and conditions may apply to some of these tactics. If you would like to discuss your tax planning options we urge you to contact us today and most importantly, don't leave it until the last minute as some of these strategies require some time to implement.
To minimise your tax liability there are several general strategies to consider before
the end of the 2018/19 financial year including delaying income and bringing forward losses.
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Other things that need to be addressed before the end of the financial year including motor vehicle log book, superannuation rates and
other issues for small business owners.
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In addition to the tax planning opportunities, there are a number of reporting requirements regarding stock valuation options, writing off
bad debts, etc. for businesses to consider.
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Before making any superannuation
contributions please discuss this with our office. There are strict eligibility requirements. Most importantly, regardless of the type of
contribution being made, transfers and deposits must clear before June 30.
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Details of what's required to obtain the immediate write off for individual small business assets valued lower than $30,000.
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Disclaimer: This newsletter contains general information only. No responsibility can be accepted for errors, omissions or possible misleading statements. No responsibility can be accepted for any action taken as a result of any information contained in these articles. It is not designed to be a substitute for professional advice and does not take into account your personal circumstances.
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JobKeeper Payment Scheme - Extension and Changes
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help you make a quick assessment of your eligibility.
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Post Pandemic – Survival Then Revival
The coronavirus has been labelled the biggest global crisis for three generations. The economy came down 50 floors in the ‘elevator’ and it will be much slower and harder going back up via the staircase. To help your business survive and prepare for the period of regrowth we have put together this list of items to consider Read More…
Temporary Early Access to Superannuation
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American business magnate, Warren Buffet said, “Only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked.” When the economy is booming, we tend not to worry about our level of debt or expenditure on non-essential items. As the shock of the coronavirus wears off, it’s time to move into the planning phase and develop a clear strategy. The following checklist serves as a useful action plan ... Read More…
Tax Planning Strategies 2019/20 Year End
The 2019/20 financial year has been extraordinary and the number one priority for most business owners right now is cash flow, so tax planning has never been more important. With June 30 fast approaching you need to act quickly to ensure that we help you minimise your tax liability Read More…
Pivot, Adapt, Survive & Even Thrive - How to Pivot Your Business
Pivoting is something business owners normally do when they sense the business needs a change of direction. The COVID-19 pandemic's arrival with little or no warning has caused most Australian businesses, both big and small, to effectively go into hibernation. The question is, could your business benefit from pivoting in the current environment? Read More…
The coronavirus has been labelled the biggest global crisis for three generations and has stopped the economy in its tracks. Thousands of businesses have gone into hibernation and self-isolation rules have changed the way we live. Business owners face never seen before challenges and to help navigate your way we provide a checklist and other resources to help our clients Read More…
Important - JobKeeper Registration (not Expression of Interest)
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The Government have announced a ‘Job Keeper’ Program that provides wage subsidy payments to Australian businesses who have seen their turnover reduce significantly as a result of the coronavirus. Registered employers will receive a flat $1,500 each fortnight for each eligible employee, including those that have been stood down or recently rehired. Read More…
Business Action Plan Checklist
Our clients are looking for help as the COVID-19 pandemic tracks towards being the greatest social upheaval the world has seen since World War II. The updates and announcements are coming at a breakneck speed. With some industries more severely impacted than others the question is 'What to do next?' In response, we have put together this action plan checklist Read More…
How to Recession Proof Your Business
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Government Coronavirus Stimulus Package Take Two
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) & Government Stimulus Package
We are in unprecedented times.
Ensuring the health and safety of our team and client community is of the utmost importance to us, as is ensuring that we continue to serve
our clients with timely, relevant advice. Thankfully, with the investments that we have made in our technology and infrastructure
Kelly+Partners is prepared in the event that we are affected by the spread of the virus. Watch our video message...
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Bushfire Support for Small Businesses
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Have you Purchased a Luxury Car, Boat or Racehorse in the Last 5 Years?
The Tax Office has lifestyle assets under the microscope, so if you’re in the enviable position of being able to purchase a luxury car, boat or thoroughbred horse, be aware the ATO is data matching to keep track of these purchases Read More…
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December Edition of The Business Accelerator Magazine
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We Have Some Important & Exciting News
After careful consideration, we have made the decision to join with Kelly+Partners, effective from 1 November 2019. This provides long-term security for all our clients and staff to be part of a large group that is leading the way with client services in Australia. Read More…
How to Improve your Website Ranking and Results
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Tax Office Launches Tip Off Service
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Is Your Business Green & Growing Or Ripe And Rotting?
No business can afford to get complacent. If you are adopting the SALY (Same As Last Year) approach, you may discover your business is ripe and rotting, not green and growing…. Read More…
ATO Expects to Visit 1,800 Businesses in Black Economy Blitz
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has identified specific locations as ‘risk areas’ in each state to target small business looking for evidence of black economy activity. Is your business likely to be one of them? Read More…
Thinking of Renovating Your Investment Property?
Creating wealth through an investment property is a well-established practice in Australia. Of the approximate 9 million residential dwellings in this country, almost 25% are rental properties. Read on for our renovation tax tips Read More…
Happy New Financial Year!
Don’t miss our latest newsletter which is chockablock full of articles on:-
Tax Planning & Tax Return Checklists
The Federal Budget Round Up
Buyer Beware! – Before You Buy a Business
Thinking of Renovating Your Investment Property?
The Importance of Local Search for Small Business Owners
ATO to visit 1,800 Businesses in a Black Economy Blitz
And don’t forget, Single Touch Payroll becomes mandatory for all Australian employers from today – watch our short webinar in a previous
blog to bring you up to speed….
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Webinar on Single Touch Payroll
Welcome to our Webinar on Single Touch Payroll. In this webinar we outline what every employer needs to know about the introduction of Single Touch Payroll in Australia. Read More…
Buyer Beware - Before You Buy a Business
Buying a business can be rewarding, exhilarating, terrifying and exciting all at the same time. But Caveat Emptor! Let the Buyer Beware…. Read More…
As the end of another financial year approaches we have created a Tax Planning Guide for 2019 which highlights some end of year tax planning opportunities to help you minimise tax and take action on any items required pre June 30. Read More…
Starting a new business seems a daunting task. But take our advice, don’t be scared – be prepared. Here’s some guidelines in what you need to do when it comes time to let people know your new business exists. Read More…
WANT MORE WEBSITE TRAFFIC? How Small Businesses Can Leverage the Power of Local Search
Whenever you are looking for a product or service in your local area you are probably going to Google it. In this FREE Webinar and article we look at how small business can leverage the Power of Google's Local Search Read More…
Single Touch Payroll and Small Employers
In ‘the biggest compliance issue since GST’ small employers (less than 20 employees) need to get on board with the ATO’s Single Touch Payroll system from 1st July 2019 to report employee’s superannuation and tax withholding on a pay by pay basis. Find out what you need to do now…. Read More…
FREE Webinar on Starting a Business
Starting a Business is an exciting time, but there are so many things to consider it's hard to know where to start. In this Free 30 minute Webinar we examine the processes and pitfalls when Starting Your Own Business.... Read More…
The Foundation Stones of a New Business (Part 8) - Your Website
For a business start-up, your marketing could be the difference between boom, gloom and doom. In the digital and social age your website is the hub of all your marketing … Read More…
The Foundation Stones of a New Business (Part 7) - A Marketing Plan
For a business start-up, your marketing plan could be the difference between boom, gloom and doom. Let’s look at the marketing essentials to get you off to a flying start. Read More…
Happy New Year from SBG Accountants
The staff at SBG Accountants wish you every success for 2019. Wherever that road takes you financially this year we’ll be there to support
you. Dream big.
And if you’re thinking of Starting or Buying a Business this year, we’ll help you every step of the way....
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How to Reduce Your Business Risk
Running your own business can be rewarding. You get to follow your passion, choose who you work with and potentially make more money. It sounds irresistible with the flexibility, independence and freedom, however, there is a catch. There are risks but there are also strategies to help reduce those risks… Read More…
Ho, Ho, Ho! It’s coming up to the Holiday Season and you might be thinking of throwing an office break up party or providing your staff with Christmas presents. Without being The Grinch, there are Fringe Benefits Tax implications for both of these scenarios that you need to be aware of. Read More…
Cash Flow – The Lifeblood of Your Business
With Christmas and the holiday season fast approaching, businesses may find their cash flow suffering particularly if current invoices don't get paid until February next year. This can be catastrophic for seasonal businesses so let’s look at some ways to help improve your cash flow. Read More…
Tax Office Launch Mobile Strike Teams
The Tax Office has deployed what they refer to as "mobile strike teams" to uncover business owners attempting to avoid tax, especially to target the cash economy. With plans to visit some 10,000 small businesses in the 2019 financial year nationwide, this follows on from their earlier successful blitz of cash-centric suburbs around Australia. To this end we outline some of the common mistakes the ATO has recently observed. Read More…
Cents per Kilometre Rate Change
The rate for work-related car expenses has increased for the income year starting 1 July 2018. It is now 68 cents per kilometre.
This applies if you have chosen to use the cents per kilometre method for calculating work-related car expenses and will remain in place until the Commissioner decides it should be varied.
If you are paying your employees a car allowance in excess of 68 cents per kilometre, you need to withhold tax on the amount you pay over 68 cents.
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Financing Your Start Up Business
One of the most challenging aspects of starting a new business is sourcing finance. Once you know how much funding you require it’s time to explore your finance options and there are 6 sources of funding available. Read More…
The Foundation Stones of A New Business (Part 6) Legal Issues & Contracts
There are numerous issues to consider when starting a new business. In this article we examine one of the most important issues, the need for legal advice and guidance with contracts, leases and other legal matters. Read More…
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Facebook remains every marketer's dream, with access to around 15 million users Australia wide. Advertising on Facebook may provide your business with the opportunity to expand your customer base without costing an arm and a leg. Read More…
Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, recently passed intestate (no Will) leaving a purported estate worth US$80 million. A number of claims from interested parties have already been lodged against the estate, which highlights the importance of having a Will. Let’s look at the administrative taxation process involved when you’re left to deal with a loved one’s estate. Read More…
What’s on the ATO’s Hit List this Year?
The ATO has indicated they are casting a wider net when it comes to claims for home office expenses, work-related expenses and ride-sharing income. Find out what’s under the microscope this financial year. Read More…
Law Changes Impacting Business Owners
As a business owner and employer there are a number of legislative changes that came into effect on July 1, 2018 which you need to be aware of including Single Touch Payroll, the continuation of the Superannuation Guarantee Charge Amnesty, increased Minimum Wage Rates as well as changes to Penalty Rates and the Unfair Dismissal Threshold. Read More…
The Foundation Stones of A New Business (Part 5) A Business Plan and Cash Flow Budget
Eureka! You’ve had that brilliant idea for your new business. Before you can open your doors, there are numerous issues to consider and one of those important issues is having a Business Plan and Cash Flow Budget. Read More…