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Christmas Parties and Presents - and Tax!

Planning a Christmas party? Giving gifts to clients and suppliers? Paying a Christmas bonus? Talk to us to see if you can claim all or part of the cost as business expenses. Don’t get caught out by tricky entertainment rules!

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How to raise your prices

As prices continue to rise, you’ve likely noticed that your cost of doing business has increased as well. With that in mind, you may be considering raising your prices – as you should.

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How to manage payroll effectively

Payroll is one of those things that starts out simply enough. You start your business, hire a few employees, and things tick along pretty well.

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Reasons to Switch to Cloud-based Accounting

If you’ve been considering making the move to a cloud-based accounting system, you’re not alone. Cloud technology has impacted many business functions, including making managing financial aspects of your business easier and more efficient.

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Updating Your ABN

It can be an easy oversight to forget to update the ABN details in the Australian Business Register (ABR) when your business situation or circumstances change.

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Guide to Digital Transformation – Cyber Security

Many businesses have successfully made the transition to digital and are thriving! The small business landscape is slowly being transformed as businesses continue to use the wealth of information and resources available via government, software programs and industry groups.

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Car Allowances and Withholding

Are you an employer who pays a car allowance to your employees? Did you know that you may have to withhold tax from their allowance?

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GST & Gift Vouchers

Do you sell or buy gift vouchers in your business?

Getting the GST treatment right and knowing when to report the GST when buying or selling a gift voucher is important.

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Employment Contract Tool

Business.gov.au have created a build your own employment contract, for an employee under Australia’s Fair Work System, that is tailored to your business needs. Making your employee’s pay and conditions clear from the start can help protect your business in the long term.

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Tax implications of Cryptocurrency

With cryptocurrencies gaining notoriety, many people are unclear on how or when they can be taxed. Despite widespread belief to the contrary, you can be taxed on

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