Should I make a voluntary payment towards my HECS / HELP debt?
Every year on 1 June, HECS/HELP debts are indexed. This means that the outstanding balance of the loan is adjusted in line with the Consumer
Every year on 1 June, HECS/HELP debts are indexed. This means that the outstanding balance of the loan is adjusted in line with the Consumer
All too often here at Freshwater, we see small business owners exhausted, burned out, struggling with their cash flow, and working CRAZY hours – wondering why they bother. In most cases, these businesses have had some pretty decent initial success with fast initial turnover growth.
DON’T Transfer money in and out of your company willy nilly/ without a plan!
Borrowing money from your own company might seem convenient / easy / simple / a minor issue that you can rectify later but in so many cases, this practise just results in a tax, legal and administrative NIGHTMARE.
Company directors: here’s our guide to the intricacies of borrowing money from your company…
Travel expenses are a significant outlay for many professionals and business owners in Australia. Understanding how to properly claim these expenses on your tax return may lead you to substantial tax savings.
Understanding Eligible Travel Expenses
Are you a high-income earner in Australia? If so, you may need to familiarise yourself with Division 293 tax—a tax that could affect your superannuation contributions. This blog post is designed to break down the complexities of Division 293 tax and explain it in a way that’s easy to understand for beginners.
As a small business owner in Australia, now is the time to consider various strategies to optimise your overall tax position. Here are 20 ways to potentially save on tax before 30 June…
Understanding the difference between concessional and non-concessional contributions is essential for effectively managing your retirement savings. Here’s a simple guide that we have put together to help you grasp these concepts and make informed decisions about your super contributions.
If you’re a sole trader looking to employ someone in Australia, congratulations on taking a step towards growing and scaling up your business! By now you’ll likely already know that as a sole trader, you don’t pay yourself a wage per se, and there is no legal requirement to pay your own super (though this is highly recommended).
If you’re a freelancer, consultant, or independent contractor in Australia, it’s important to understand Personal Services Income (PSI) laws and how these can impact your tax obligations.
Congratulations on taking the leap into property investment in Australia! While owning an investment property can be a rewarding venture, it’s really important to get off on the right foot.
Here’s what you need to do when you first purchase an investment property:
The ATO have recently come out saying that 9/10 tax returns containing a rental schedule are incorrect. Regardless of if this statistic means 9/10 of ALL rental property returns, or, 9/10 of the returns that the ATO have investigated; this is still a pretty large statistic!
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