Tax Minimisation

Jan 5, 20234 min read

5 common mistakes when paying wages through Xero

Xero is a great product. It’s changed the landscape for accountants, bookkeepers and clients alike. In fact, it is my recommended...

Aug 31, 20222 min read

Paying a bonus? Read this article

In a tight labour market, employers are looking for ways to financially remunerate their employees after a challenging few years. Paying...

Aug 22, 20222 min read

What is a wash sale?

Ever looked at your share portfolio and thought.... "I've got an unrealised capital loss on some of my shares. Let's sell those shares,...

Jul 14, 20222 min read

Property depreciation and an often overlooked consideration

Most property investors are aware that one of the best ways to negatively gear a rental property is through depreciation. One of the...

Jul 6, 20223 min read

New vs old - why it matters when investing in property

As we all know, Australian's are obsessed with property. Whether it be bragging about their recent capital growth or the benefits of...

Apr 6, 20224 min read

A hidden FBT risk is just a phone call away

Tax is a challenging subject to write about. The main challenge is keeping the audience engaged, while also appropriately explaining the...

Mar 31, 20224 min read

Are the implications for late super payments too harsh?

Imagine the following. You go to make payment of your employees’ superannuation entitlements for the quarter and one or more of the...

Mar 24, 20227 min read

Understanding PAYG instalments

After a significant amount of time as an accountant and business advisor, the PAYG Instalment system remains one of the most confusing...

Mar 11, 20224 min read

Salary sacrificing

If you’re a high income earner, you probably know by now that earning additional income in your own name is the least tax effective...

Feb 17, 20225 min read

Negative gearing

Negative gearing is one of those tax concessions most people have heard of. Pretty much everyone wants to negatively gear, to be seen as...

Feb 12, 20227 min read

Tax saving strategies for high income earners

According to the ATO, you’re classified as a higher income earner if you earn over $180,000 a year. In fact, if you’re earning in excess...

Jan 26, 20225 min read

The cost of paranoia

Over the years, it’s not uncommon to see clients reject legitimate financial strategies because they are afraid (perhaps paranoid) that...

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