The Innovations Team Picks Their Top 5 New Features in Xero
As Xero Silver Partners, we were given the opportunity to attend the Xero Roadshow earlier this month at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Xero has
By Adam Hurwood | |As Xero Silver Partners, we were given the opportunity to attend the Xero Roadshow earlier this month at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Xero has
By Adam Hurwood | |It’s been over a year now since the Queensland State Government restructured the building and construction authority. The Government scrapped the existing Que
By Adam Hurwood | |myGov is a fast, simple way to access government services online. A secure myGov account lets you link a range of Australian Government services with one userna
By Adam Hurwood | |Australians living and working overseas have not had to worry about repaying their HELP debt... until now. With HELP debt repayments calculated between 4%-8% of
By Adam Hurwood | |We know that the ATO allows us to claim the costs of local work-related travel, for events such as conferences or visiting clients. Sometimes, you may need to t
By Adam Hurwood | |SuperStream aims to improve the efficiency of Australia’s superannuation system and provides a new standard for employers when making super contributions. Emp
By Adam Hurwood | |The government has recently passed temporary legislation to allow small businesses to claim an immediate deduction on assets acquired costing less than $20,000.
By Adam Hurwood | |In the 2015-2016 Federal Budget, the Government proposed substantial changes to an individual taxpayer’s option for claiming tax deductions for the use of a w
By Adam Hurwood | |Why is Tax Planning important before 30 June 2015? The following 5 reasons will explain: Understanding and Planning While you are focused on the day to day ru
By Adam Hurwood | |The 2015-16 Federal Budget was handed down on 12 May 2015. One of the key themes of this Budget is to support small businesses and grow jobs. The main measure
By Adam Hurwood | |Fringe Benefits are most easily described as non-cash benefits provided by employers to their employees (including the business owner) or an associate of an emp
By Adam Hurwood | |The federal government announced as part of the 2014 budget that individuals who contribute non-concessional contributions in excess of their cap should have th
By Adam Hurwood | |In an ever evolving environment, technology and the way it is used is continually changing and advancing. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has started movin
By Adam Hurwood | |Are you passionate about a particular charity or cause? Do you wish to take a more long term approach to donating? If the answer is yes, then Ancillary Funds (A
By Adam Hurwood | |SuperStream is a government reform aimed at improving the efficiency of the superannuation system. Under SuperStream, employers must make super contributions on
By Adam Hurwood | |With 30 June now behind us, it is time to focus on what is to come in the 2014/15 financial year. The following is a quick reference guide to key changes from
By Adam Hurwood | |There are important changes to your business that you need to ensure you are ready for come 1 July 2014. Superannuation rate to increase to 9.5% From 1 July 2
By Adam Hurwood | |June 30 is approaching fast. While we are all looking forward to celebrating the new financial year, now is the time to implement tax planning strategies for 20
By Adam Hurwood | |Introduction of a Temporary Budget Repair Levy (TBRL) Effective date: 1 July 2014 (for a period of 3 years) As speculated in the lead up to the Budget announce
By Adam Hurwood | |Company Tax Rate Reduction Effective date: 1 July 2015 The Government announced their commitment to reducing the company tax rate from its existing level of 30
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