The new financial year can be a time where business owners look at their operating structure and consider whether it still meets their needs. Choosing a structure is not simply about minimising tax, rather a range of factors should be considered as such as asset protection, establishment and ongoing compliance costs, succession planning, and your...

Another key Federal Court case may have a bearing on whether you owe certain workers you engage superannuation guarantee or not. For background, early last year the High Court made a game-changing decision in determining whether a worker is an employee or contractor at common law. It ruled that this is determined by the employment...

Although not related to tax, there are a number of changes on the Fair Work front that employers should be aware of: Minimum wage increase The National Minimum Wage applies to employees who aren’t covered by an award or registered agreement. From 1 July 2023, the new National Minimum Wage will be $882.80 per week...

The increase to the superannuation guarantee (SG) rate from 1 July 2023 will see more employees (and certain contractors) entitled to additional SG contributions on their pay. But what happens when income earned before 30 June is paid after 30 June 2023 – will employees be entitled to the higher SG rate of 11%? SG...

If your company is falling behind with payment of certain taxes, directors may be held personally liable. To recap, there are a number of advantages in operating a business through a company structure. Chief among them is asset protection. Because a company is a separate legal entity, it is liable for any debts incurred while...

The predicted slowing of the economy in 2023-24 along with the pay day super guarantee (SG) proposal are sure to make cashflow more important than ever for business over the coming months and years, noting that it is one of the biggest difficulties faced by business. To recap, from 1 July 2026, employers will be required to...

With the cost-of-living skyrocketing, have you taken up a side-hustle? With new and emerging ways to make money, the ATO is reminding taxpayers to consider if they are ‘in business’ and to declare to their tax agent if they are engaged in a sidehustle. Record numbers of taxpayers are now working multiple jobs or supplementing...

This month’s federal budget confirmed that temporary full expensing (TFE) is now in its final days. To recap, TFE will cease and be replaced by a $20,000 instant asset write-off (IAWO) from 1 July 2023. Under this change, small businesses (aggregated annual turnover of less than $10 million) will be able to immediately deduct the...

It is important you keep all your business, staff and client information secure. If your data is lost or compromised, it can be very difficult, time consuming, and costly to recover. The federal government have created a list of top security tips to help keep your and your clients’ information safe. Use strong and secure passwords...

A recent Federal Court case has highlighted important superannuation guarantee (SG) implications for businesses that engage certain types of contractors. Background facts The case of Jamsek v ZG Operations Australia Pty Ltd (No 3) [2023] FCAFC 48 (24 March 2023) concerned two truck drivers who previously drove delivery trucks for a company, ZG Lighting, and...