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Starting a Business in Australia – A Quick Guide
October 13th, 2023The allure of entrepreneurship is undeniable, and for many Australians, starting their own business is motivated by the pursuit of autonomy, escaping the 9-to-5 grind, and carving their own path. If you’re considering starting a business, you might be drawn in by the opportunity to purse a passion full-time. Even beyond these personal motivations, businessread more
Tax Debt Firmly in the ATO’s Sights
September 19th, 2023If you have operated a business for the past few years, you are probably aware that the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) were a little more willing than normal to extend payment deadlines and work with businesses to ensure the prevailing economic conditions didn’t put them in dire financial straits. More recently, however, the ATO hasread more
Tax Lessons Learned from the 2023 Women’s World Cup
August 22nd, 2023Just like that, the Women’s World Cup is finished! Over the past month, we’ve seen an impressive run to the semifinals from the Aussies, a few favourites knocked out early, and some intense competition on the pitch. And wouldn’t you just know it, we’ve learned a few tax-related lessons along the way! If you’re readyread more
Commonwealth 25 Per Cent COVID Top-Up Payments
June 22nd, 2023Did your business receive payments through a COVID-19 Business Support Program? Depending upon which grant you received, your business may now be eligible for a 25 per cent top-up payment. Claims for the COVID-19 top-up payments will be open until the end of 30 June 2023 – given this short turnaround time it is criticalread more
Forecasting for Business Growth
June 9th, 2023In the business world, knowledge is a powerful asset. While we can't rely on a crystal ball for predictions, it is undeniably important to forecast the financial performance of your business. In fact, forecasting should be an integral part of your operational strategy. Successful business owners recognise the value of historical data, strategic planning, andread more
End of Financial Year Preparations – Race to the Finish Line
May 19th, 2023At this time of year, we find ourselves having regular discussions with clients about best business practice for end of financial year preparations. This can include end of year payroll, transitioning to cloud-based software for the first time, changing software providers, or simply reviewing data file accuracy. The key for business owners is to beread more
McKinley Plowman Federal Budget Update 2023-24
May 10th, 2023The 2023-24 Federal Budget was handed down on Tuesday 9 May 2023 by Treasurer Jim Chalmers of the Albanese government. The budget will return to a $4 billion surplus this financial year, followed by a $13.9 billion deficit the following year. Treasury forecasts under this budget inflation will fall from 6% this year to 3.25%read more
McKinley Plowman’s Tax Time Tips
April 27th, 2023June 30 is fast approaching, and with it – tax time. While this isn’t a time of year many people get excited about, the potential for a tax refund may be something to look forward to. Even if you aren’t likely to get a refund, legally reducing your taxable income to minimise your tax liabilityread more
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