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Fringe Benefits Tax Compliance
Key FBT Dates Every Small Business Must Know Just like income tax, FBT follows its own deadlines. Missing these can result in penalties, so keep these dates in mind: FBT...
Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) for Small Businesses
Understanding how FBT works is essential to avoid penalties and ensure you’re managing staff perks effectively. Here’s what every small business owner should know. What is Fringe Benefits Tax...
How to Spot and Avoid Scam Emails
Scam emails are getting harder to detect. They often look like messages from trusted organisations, using official logos, urgent language, and even fake email addresses to trick you. But falling...
Time Off Tips for Sole Traders
This guide is specifically for Australian sole traders and bookkeepers looking to take well-earned leave while keeping their business on track. Holiday Planning Tips for Sole Traders Give Clients...
Sole Trader Success Checklist
Starting a business as a sole trader in Australia is one of the simplest ways to become your own boss, but it still requires smart planning, legal awareness, and ongoing...
Smart Financial Habits for Sole Traders
Being a sole trader comes with the freedom of running your own business, but it also means you're the bookkeeper, accountant, and financial strategist. To thrive long-term, you need more...
Claiming Work-Related Tax Deductions in Australia
In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about claiming work-related tax deductions, including record-keeping requirements and common expenses you can claim. What Makes an Expense Work-Related?...
What Should I Do If I Missed the TPAR Deadline?
Whether you simply forgot, faced technical issues, or didn’t realise your business needed to lodge, here’s a practical guide on what to do next. Step 1: Lodge Your TPAR as...
What Is TPAR and Who Must Lodge It?
If your business pays contractors for services in specific industries, you may be legally required to lodge a TPAR each year. Timely reporting is crucial to avoid penalties and maintain...
Retention Money in the Australian Construction Industry
Retention refers to a portion of a contractor’s payment that is withheld by the client until the project reaches completion and satisfies agreed-upon quality standards. This amount typically ranges from...