The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and giving, and many companies express their gratitude to employees through festive parties and thoughtful gifts. However, amidst the festive cheer, it’s crucial for businesses to be aware of the tax implications associated with these gestures. Understanding the tax rules can help businesses spread the holiday … Continued
If you are running a business and employ an accountant to handle your finances then the ATO has created a new requirement that will keep your private information, private. The new method will help to ensure that only your authorized tax agent, BAS agent or payroll service provide can access your accounts. And with cyber … Continued
SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY INCENTIVE If you want to become more energy conscious within your business operations the good news is that now you can get a bonus tax deduction from doing so. The Australian Government announced it will provide businesses that have an annual turnover of less than $50 million with an additional 20% deduction … Continued
Are you choosing the right one for your business? If your business is expanding and you’re about to take on either workers or staff, its important to understand the difference between hiring an employee or a contractor. Most businesses aren’t aware that there are distinctions between these two classifications and failing to adhere to specific … Continued
You have probably heard the recent Labour announcement earlier this week of significant changes to super that may impact you. On 28th February 2023, the government announced that from 1st July 2025 a 30% concessional tax rate will be applied to future earnings for superannuation balances above $3 million. As of yet, this cap has … Continued
Both new and established investment properties attract depreciation deductions for their owners, however, there are differences in what owners are eligible to claim. Here, BMT Tax Depreciation outlines the differences in depreciation eligibility between new and established investment properties. Depreciation overview Depreciation is the natural wear and tear of a property and the assets within … Continued
Last week we hosted a workshop, From Direction to Decision, that assisted business owners to really work on the goals that specifically matter to their business. Too often, small business owners become entrenched in the running of the every day and when it’s time to make those important decisions that influence the future of their … Continued
Choosing to use a Pay As You Go (PAYG) withholding variation could allow a property investor to routinely increase their cash flow by changing the amount of tax withheld by their employer. Here, BMT Tax Depreciation outlines how a PAYG withholding variation works, the benefits and how claiming depreciation can further improve cash flow. What … Continued
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many industries are seeing income either disappear completely or drop to dangerous levels. To be able to navigate the future path of your cashflow, it’s vital you map out your financial position over the coming months so that you can take the appropriate action to safeguard your cash position. Forecasting … Continued
Cash flow management can be an ongoing and difficult process to manage. If you’ve arrived at the end of the year feeling defeated because you’ve seen large profits throughout the year, but you have barely any cash in hand, cash flow is likely to blame. Here are our top 7 tips to help you manage … Continued
For many, the word ‘budget’ is about as appealing as the word ‘diet’. It seems to imply what you will go without, rather than what you will achieve. To a successful business owner, however, the word ‘budget’ has a very different meaning. A budget is more like a roadmap that clearly outlines where you intend to take … Continued
Rent is one of the largest fixed costs for many small businesses and with current lockdown restrictions cash flow may have ceased or significantly reduced. Fortunately, the NSW Government has announced greater protection and financial support for commercial tenants and landlords impacted by COVID-19. The NSW Government will re-introduce the National Cabinet’s Mandatory Code of … Continued
The NSW Government today announced a major new grants package and changes to the Dine & Discover program to help tens of thousands of small businesses and people across NSW impacted by the current COVID-19 restrictions. The package includes grants of between $5,000 and $10,000 for small businesses, payroll tax deferrals for all employers, an … Continued
What is depreciation? As a building gets older and items within it wear out, they depreciate in value. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) allows property investors to claim a deduction relating to the building and fixtures it contains. Depreciation can be claimed by any owner of an income producing property. This deduction essentially reduces the … Continued
Here’s How to Know When It’s Time to Restructure Often when starting out in a business, the simplest and cheapest structure to use is either an individual (i.e. sole trader) or partnership. The cost to setup these structures are low, and with the expectation of low revenue in the initial years, it can also be … Continued
All employees want to minimise their tax payable. Who wouldn’t? A major assumption is that claiming deductions on most receipts means minimising the tax payable – but you need to ensure you are following the ATO guidelines. The ATO states that in claiming deductions, individuals need to ensure they claim only what is related to their profession. With increasing … Continued
The 7 Mortgage Types There’s a lot more to loans than interest rates and fees. A low rate is important, but it is not everything. There are different types of loans and features that will make managing your mortgage easier. As your mortgage broker, we take the time to teach and advise you on the … Continued
Saving For A Deposit? Most lenders require a minimum deposit of 10-20% of the total loan amount. You’ll also need to cover the cost of Lenders’ Mortgage Insurance (LMI) if your loan amount is more than 80% of the value of the property. So ideally, you should start with a 20% deposit to avoid paying LMI. What … Continued
Finding Your Dream Home Once you know what you can afford, you can get a much better idea of what type of home you can buy and where you can live. When it comes to the type of property and location, many first home buyers find they need to compromise in some way. A free-standing … Continued
Looking At Buying Your First Home? With regularly moving interest rates and new products, taking out a loan with a bank may see you lost in an ever-changing market. If you’re looking to purchase your first home, you may also be considering your first home loan; this may seem daunting at first, but it doesn’t need to be. With … Continued
What is Critical Illness Cover? Critical Illness cover provides a lump sum payment if you’re diagnosed with a life-changing or terminal disease. It is then up to you to choose how you use this payment – to cover medical expenses, the cost of being unable to work, or to pay your household bills. Why Is … Continued
Depreciation can be a rather complex area with specific rules, qualifying dates, depreciation rates, methods for claiming and pre-determined effective lives of assets. As such, claiming depreciation deductions can be a confusing task for many property investors. For this reason, it’s imperative that investors get a depreciation specialist to prepare their tax depreciation schedule. This … Continued
Covered At Every Age Do you still have the same haircut you had when you were in school? Is your breakfast choice based on which cereal box has the coolest mascots on it? Are you still wearing your high school jumper to the gym? If your answer to any of these questions was a horrified … Continued
Are you ready for the PAYG Payment Summary Report Deadline? At the end of each financial year, you will need to lodge PAYG Payment Summary Report with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). This report should be sent to the employee by 14th July and lodged with the ATO by 14th August. Time is flying so … Continued