Land Tax Rule Changes For Interstate Property Owners

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Land Tax Rule Changes for Interstate Property Owners Written by: Krystine Canny-Smith l Accounting Team   As a property owner, it wouldn’t surprise us if when we said the words “land tax” we saw your eyes start to roll into the back of your head.  With land tax also comes having to pay your dues […]

Treecovery

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Treecovery   Tim and Dala Ryan accidentally came across and brought their passion project to life in the process of planning their wedding.  Tim and Dala worked through hand cuts and the many, many blisters to hand dig and recover 170 mature species of trees and plants to prepare for the design they wanted for […]

Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee

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Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee Written by: Canny Accounting   While the last two years have been difficult for many people all over the world, in Australia at least, those people who work on a casual or contract basis over the long term have been particularly impacted.  While there are certain benefits with casual and contract […]

Epic Taste Experiences

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Hailing from a diverse cultural melting pot – New Guinean, Danish, Chinese and Melanesia – and like her adventurous ancestors, June O’Brien likes to live life to the full.  In her early years, she lived in Port Douglas, Townsville, and Brisbane while even dipping her toe in the water along the Whitsunday Islands as well […]

ATO Tax Time Targets for 2022

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ATO Tax Time Targets for 2022 Tax Returns Written by: Danny Grigg l Accounting Team   With the new financial year here, our clients are starting to come through our doors and making phone appointments to complete their tax returns to get on the front foot of the 2022 Financial Year and with that, we […]

Jana Clack – Independent Finance Broker

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From working for one of Australia’s largest independent finance broking firms and taking a short hiatus before returning to the industry in 2021 to set up as a broker herself in her hometown of Geelong, Jana Clack is back on the scene as a local independent financial broker specialising in plant and equipment.  Finding the […]

Steps to Starting A New Business

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While there are many Australians who dream about being their own boss, the reality of setting up a business can be complex and can sometimes prove very daunting

2022-23 Federal Budget Breakdown

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Your 2022-23 Federal Budget Breakdown As the post-pandemic economic recovery continues to take shape, Australia Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has handed down the 2022-23 Federal Budget   Among the proposed changes, Australia Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced a temporary cut to fuel excise, help for home buyers and extended relief for retirees, as well […]

Fringe Benefits Tax

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FBT was originally conceived to target cars, travel and restaurant meals for executives, business owners should be of the obligations, opportunities, and the risks that FBT poses.