Team Q&A: Glenn Palmer
Recently we caught up with Director Glenn Palmer. Born and bred in the region, Glenn joined the firm as a trainee back in 1986, before becoming a Director in 2009. Glenn talks about the current…
Are you still using paper-based staff rosters?
Paper-based rosters might do the job for your business, but with technology streamlining many workflows, now might be the time to digitise your rostering and timesheet system. There is a range of great software applications…
Contractor or Employee: The Gig Economy
A former Foodora Australia delivery rider, Joshua Klooger, recently won an unfair dismissal claim despite a service agreement that classified him as an independent contractor. We explore the implications of the case. Pivotal to the Fair…
Working from home: What can you claim?
For a while now, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has been concerned about tax deductions individuals have been claiming for a whole host of expenses. The latest on their ‘hit list’ are home office expenses.…
Company tax and franking rate changes
Legislation passed by Parliament late last month introduces a new test that will restrict some companies from accessing the lower company tax rate from the 2017-18 financial year. Across a 3 year period, the company…
Are you holding back your business?
Overcoming the biggest problems in business often comes down to the simple things. Here are a few simple things you can do to capitalise on your opportunities and reduce your risks. “I didn’t get time…”…
Budget 2018: For Businesses
$20K Accelerated Depreciation Extended The ability for small business entities to claim an immediate deduction for assets costing less than $20,000 has been extended until 30 June 2019. From 1 July 2019, the immediate deduction threshold will…
New data breach laws
New data breach rules in effect from 22 February 2018 place an onus on business to protect and notify individuals whose personal information is involved in a data breach that is likely to result in…
Director’s fees: what and how to pay them
The issue of Director’s fees often comes up – should we pay directors, how to pay, and if we do pay fees how should they be paid? We answer the common questions for private companies.…
Is your company eligible for the R&D tax incentive?
When it comes to research and development, we often think of technology and pharmaceutical companies. But many companies complete research and development activities, and they are often eligible for the Government’s research and development (R&D)…
