Home Based Business

If you operate a small business (not a non-profit organisation), then the following may be of interest to you. Claiming your business expenses Running a business at or from your home is similar to running any other business. That is, if you operate a home-based business, you can generally claim similar expenses to a business Read More…

Cloud Computing

The interest in cloud computing has grown signinficantly and we are seeing an ever increasing number of businesses shift to cloud based solutions. This shift to cloud computing has helped businesses to reduce costs and increase flexibilty.  Working with businesses of all sizes, the benefit of cloud computing is in the access to real time information. Read More…

SMSF’s & Illegal Activities

With the number of self-managed super funds growing by the day, SMSF’s are being targeted by scammers who want your money.   An offer to help you get your superannuation money early might seem like a great idea. But if you agree to it you could end up in a lot of trouble. Accessing your super Read More…

Minimising Tax

With the end of the 2015 tax year fast approaching us, it’s that time of year again when people start looking at different ways to minimise their tax. I would suggest that this search for a tax-effective investment be taken with caution as it also brings with it a risk of increased ATO scrutiny.  There are different Read More…

Investment Properties & Tax Depreciation

As the owner of an investment property you’re entitled to claim depreciation on your building and its fixtures and fittings. Claiming depreciation is a significant taxation benefit, and one which many investors are unaware of. As a building gets older and items within it wear out, they depreciate in value. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Read More…