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Does Personal Credit Matter When You Apply for a Small Business Loan in Australia?
When applying for a small business loan in Australia, many business owners focus on financial statements, cash flow forecasts, and business plans. While these documents are essential, one critical factor is often overlooked: your personal credit score. For many...
Can the ATO Reduce or Remove Interest Charges
If you have an overdue tax debt, the Australian Taxation Office may apply interest to the amount you owe. These charges can increase quickly and make a tax debt harder to manage. However, in some situations the ATO may agree to reduce or remove part of these interest...
Capital Gains Tax & Home Based Businesses Explained
Running a business from home has become increasingly common in Australia. Many sole traders, consultants, tradies and small business operators run part of their business from a home office, workshop or studio. While operating from home can reduce overhead costs and...
Smart Tax Planning for Small Business Owners
For many small business owners and tradies, one of the biggest financial shocks comes when the annual tax return is prepared and the bill from the Australian Taxation Office arrives. You may have had a strong year with plenty of work and healthy cash flow. Then...
Are You Misreporting Fringe Benefits?
As the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year draws to a close on 31 March, many Australian businesses are reviewing their obligations, particularly when it comes to work vehicles. This is an area under increasing scrutiny by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), with many...
Payday Super Changes 2026 and Your Super Contributions and Tax
From 1 July 2026, Australia’s superannuation system will undergo a significant change with the introduction of Payday Super. Under this new system, employers will be required to pay Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions at the same time as salary and wages,...
Capital Gains Tax Reform 2026: Key Impacts for Investors
At the start of 2026, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) reform has re-entered public debate, with speculation that changes could be announced in the upcoming federal budget. Unsurprisingly, this has raised important questions for property investors: Will CGT changes impact...
CGT Main Residence Exemption & Deceased Estates
Tax planning for deceased estates has become more complex following the release of Tax Determination TD 2026/D1 by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). This draft guidance focuses on when a property held in a deceased estate qualifies for the Capital Gains Tax (CGT)...
FBT and Tax Considerations for End-of-Year Parties and Gifts
As the festive season approaches, many businesses are preparing to host end-of-year parties and reward employees with gifts. While celebrations are an important way to recognise team achievements, it’s equally important to understand the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT)...
The Essential Business Metrics Every Business Owner Must Track in 2026
As the new year begins, it’s common for business owners to focus on growth, more sales, more customers, more staff and more opportunities. But growth is only meaningful when you have full visibility of the numbers driving your business. Revenue can rise while profits...
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