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10 Steps for Managing a Deceased Estate

When someone dies, the person responsible for dealing with the…
Technology Boost ATO

Technology Boost for Small Businesses

Small businesses with an aggregated annual turnover of less than…
ATO Sharing Economy Short Term leasing Ride Share Tax Obligations

Tax and the Sharing Economy

The ATO now requests data from digital platforms in Australia…
Protecting your Personal Information Online

Protecting your Information Online

Personal information can be used to obtain access through identity…
Chris Henry STS Accounting

Chris Henry Retirement News

After an incredible 14 years at STS Accounting Group, our esteemed…
Land Tax

Understanding Land Tax

You may need to pay land tax if you own an investment property,…
Personal Leave, Sick Leave, Compassionate Leave understanding leave types

Understanding Annual and Personal Leave

If you're employed full-time or part-time you are entitled to…
Taking Control of Debt

Taking Control of Your Debt

Debt hanging over our heads can be overwhelming. When it comes…
Side Hustle or Business

Your Side Hustle a Hobby or a Business?

Sometimes a hobby or a side hustle can turn into a business.…
Grants Bulletin Libby Coker

Grant Opportunities

Whether you run a small business, work in a not for profit, a…
ATO Tax Time Tips for Employers

Tax Time Tips for Employers

The ATO have put together some useful tips for employers to get…
Tax Agent client verification ATO

Tax Agents new Client Verification Process

If you're a new client with a Tax Agent, you'll now find that…
Tax Return Checklist ATO Accounting End of Financial Year FY23

Your 22/23 Tax Checklist : Making Tax Time Easy

Happy New Financial year! Now that  2022/23 financial year has…
Award Wages and Super Guarantee increases July 1st

Super and Award Increases July 1st

As the start of the new financial year rolls around, those employing…
Tax Return Low and Middle income

Low and Middle Income Tax Offset

Low and middle income tax offset (LMITO) ended on 30 June 2022.…
Superannuation contribution ATO super clearing house

Early Deadline for June 23 Employee Super Lodgement

If you're an employer wanting to claim a tax deduction for super…
ATO focuses tax returns

ATO Tax Focus Areas for Tax Returns FY23

Each year the ATO has a few key areas of focus that prioritise…
Rental Property Record Keeping and Deductions

Record Keeping for Rental Property

If you rent out property - rental and/or holiday rental, there's…
Superannuation

Growing your Super

There are a number of ways you can grow your super to make a…
HELP Student Loan Indexation Debt

Study Loan Indexation Increases

Each year on June 1st, Student Loans have an indexation added…
Depreciation Tax Assets Machinery

Depreciation of Business Assets

Most businesses have assets which are expected to decline in…
Cashflow Tips for Life and Business

Cashflow Tips for Life and Business

Times are tough - between inflation and increasing interest rates…
Capital Gains Tax

What is Capital Gains Tax (CGT)?

Capital gains tax (CGT) is the tax you pay on profits from selling…
FY22 Tax Deadline

FY22 Tax Returns Deadline

Whilst the 1st of July is the start of the new financial year…