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

Sit + Stay Pet Services

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Sit & Stay Pet Services Entrusting your furry four-legged friend with someone when you’re heading away overnight, engaging in training walks or one-on-one sessions or simply taking them for a walk when you’re at work all day is a big decision.  Pets are a big part of anyone’s family and when you come across Jayde […]

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.

Budgeting for Business

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Operating a successful business – whether it be large or small – is very much about managing cash flow, and this is where budgeting comes in.

Tax Planning (And Why You Should Care)

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Taxpayers contemplating even the most ordinary transactions should consider tax planning as part of the transaction to ensure that they do not suffer adverse tax consequences.