If GST gets raised to 12.5%, should stamp duty get axed?

Jul 07, 2020

Tags: COVID-19, GST, Personal tax

There have been fresh calls for the GST to be raised, but some experts are saying now's a good time to review other unpopular taxes like stamp duty.

Tax time for some small business is an opportunity for future growth

Jul 01, 2020

Tags: Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Business, Business Activity Statement (BAS), Chartered Accountant, Company tax, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Deductions, Employers, Personal tax, Small Business, Starting a Business

When Hayley Stephens and Robert Fagan began planning the launch of their e-commerce business in January, a global pandemic was not on their radar. Ms Stephens and her brother-in-law Mr Fagan joined forces to create Beechville Lane – an online baby and new mum gift hamper business featuring iconic Australian brands.

EOFY: Property tax tips for 2020 plus when to avoid the ‘lazy’ work from home shortcut

Jun 28, 2020

Tags: Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Borrowing, Chartered Accountant, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Deductions, Home Office, JobKeeper, JobSeeker, Personal tax, Property

Unprecedented numbers of us have had to work from home this year and for many, navigating what to claim as allowable tax deductions is perplexing. Moreover, any resultant tax refund is especially important for those who have had their hours reduced, pay rate slashed or lost their jobs altogether and need this money now more than ever.

Fight for every dollar of your tax refund, says tax expert

Jun 24, 2020

Tags: Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Borrowing, Business, Chartered Accountant, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Deductions, Employees, Home Office, Personal tax, Property, Shares, Small Business, Super

Every dollar counts right now so don't be afraid to fight for what you're entitled to when it comes to your deductions, says tax expert Dr Adrian Raftery.

You have one week to ensure a bigger tax refund

Jun 23, 2020

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Borrowing, COVID-19, Deductions, Education, Employees, Property, Super

While many savvy retailers are great at tricking people into spending money at this time of year purely to get a tax deduction, there are genuine ways to spend for a better tax refund.

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