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
Businesses and accounting firms are celebrating the end of one financial year and the beginning of a new one. A new start also brings about some changes which will affect homeowners, renters, electricity price hikes, aged care reform and more. Family Payments Parental Leave Pay and Dad and Partner Pay have combined into one payment … 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
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
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
Are you aware of the adjustments to JobKeeper and how they affect you? As many of you are aware, the Government recently announced that JobKeeper payments will be extended until 28 March 2021, with payments being made over two separate extension periods. The extension periods are: Extension period 1, which covers the seven new JobKeeper … Continued
As anticipated, the Government has announced an extension to its two major stimulus programs; JobKeeper and JobSeeker, to ensure support is provided after 30 September when the programs were originally due to expire. The current extensions to the programs are as follows: JobKeeper Extension: JobKeeper has now been extended till 28 March 2021 – with … Continued
The Government has announced a second round of stimulus that is significantly larger than what was proposed two weeks ago, to assist businesses through the economic shocks of COVID-19. The measures currently in place are as follows: Boosting Cash Flow for Employers This stimulus measure has been enhanced with eligible businesses now able to receive … Continued
One of the most common mistakes made by property investors when completing their annual tax return is confusing repairs, maintenance and improvements. It’s important to understand and distinguish each deduction in order to correctly lodge your claim and maximise your tax refund. According to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), repairs are considered work completed to … Continued
Partial year depreciation deductions can boost your cashflow. If you haven’t owned your investment property for a full year you can still claim depreciation deductions this tax time. Investors can claim pro-rata depreciation deductions for the period their property is rented out or is genuinely available for rent. That is, the property is given broad … Continued
Shared assets in strata title lucrative for investors A strata title is used when individuals own part of a property usually called a ‘lot’. This is generally an apartment, unit or townhouse complex which shares ownership of common property including driveways, foyers and gardens. The ownerships are combined through a legal entity called the owners … 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
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
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
Tax Saving Tips A couple of days left before the end of another financial year, and let’s admit it, no one really likes to pay high taxes. It is time for some last-minute strategies to minimise your tax. If your cash flow is good, it is the best time to spend on extra expenses. See … Continued
ATO sets target on Clothing and Laundry Claims Every tax season the ATO has a specific set of targets, and this year it’s work-related clothing and laundry expenses. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has warned individuals and business owners that clothing and laundry expenses are not available to many people. In addition, incorrect claiming of … Continued
Who To Include on Your Property Investment Team While property investing is one of Australia’s favourite past times, it doesn’t mean it’s always an easy ride. There are ups and down and certainly rewards to reap. But you do have to put in some ground work and planning to become a successful investor. While this … Continued