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

Jul 01, 2020

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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.

Seven deadly tax sins that could sink your hopes of a return

Jul 15, 2020

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Tax time can be painful or highly anticipated. Dr Adrian Raftery outlines the traps and tricks.

How the budget can grow your small business

Oct 09, 2020

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Tech company founder Leica Ison says the proposals will help her expand into the UK and Europe.

Shape up: why small business owners need to talk tax now

Apr 28, 2021

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Small business owners are heading towards one of their most confusing tax times ever, and are being urged to get organised and get advice before it’s too late.

ATO tax deductions missed and costing Australians refund windfalls

Apr 05, 2021

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Billions of dollars in tax deductions are likely to be missed this year as employees, sole traders and other business owners fail to claim enough work-related kilometres they drive.

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  • "Yes you show the km allowance as taxable income and then you can also make a claim for your car travel. Under the cents per kilometre method you are limited to the first 5000km. So if you get..."

    By: Mr Taxman at Jun 04, 2025 11:57PM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

  • "No would not be able to claim the Uber home nor to the station the next day. The trip to the off-sit meeting would be claimable."

    By: Mr Taxman at Jun 04, 2025 11:55PM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

  • "Depends on your finance type ... if you takeout a lease then the lease payment forms part of your costs (but no depreciation can be claimed) ... if you takeout a Hire Purchase or a Loan then only the..."

    By: Mr Taxman at Jun 04, 2025 11:54PM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

  • "The cost of the trailer itself could be depreciated - usually over 8 years. Assuming no personal usage with it then 100% of that depreciation plus annual rego could be claimed."

    By: Mr Taxman at Jun 04, 2025 11:50PM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

  • "That would be a non-deductible trip unfortunately Erin"

    By: Mr Taxman at Jun 04, 2025 11:48PM

    Post: Claiming car expenses