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Top 5 ways to pay less tax

1. Capture All Your Deductions

There are certain tax deductions that are permitted for most employees in Australia. More information of these deductions can be found on the ATO website.

We recommend that you are familiar with these deductions and ensure that you and your tax agent are claiming these as part of your tax return. The […]

June 5th, 2017|News, Tax|

Top Tips for Effective Tax Structures

Grab a coffee and your notebook and settle in for some expert advice on effective tax structures – especially if you are a sole trader looking to expand…

For established and growing small business you are likely to outgrow a sole proprietor business/tax structure and be looking at a more sophisticated structure that can be established […]

May 16th, 2017|Business Advice, News, Planning, Tax, Uncategorized|

What economists and tax experts think of the company tax cut

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and the Treasurer Scott Morrison are still trying to sell their plan to cut the company tax rate to 25% by 2026-27. The current rate is 30% and has been since 2001.

The tax cut was introduced in the 2016 federal budget. The government indicated small to medium businesses turning over less […]

April 4th, 2017|News, Tax|

Seven Tips for Claimable Tax Deductions

Tip 1: make sure your claims are justified

A dairy farm employee claimed deductions totalling almost $19,000 including expenses for travel, tractor hire, tools and safety gear, internet and phone. When the ATO spoke to his employer, they said the employee’s duties involved milking cows and changing irrigation. He was provided free rent in a house […]

February 7th, 2017|News, Tax|

How Is My Super Taxed?

For specific advice that suits your specific circumstances talk to our friendly expert Accountants – simply click here to inquire, ask a question or make an appointment.

Tax on contributions
The amount of tax you pay on contributions into your super depends on how much you contribute and when you contribute it.

Your Tax File Number – the key to […]

December 5th, 2016|News, SMSF, Tax, Uncategorized|

The 5 Smartest Things to do with your tax refund

Having a better financial destiny is an age-old fight with discipline, but a tax refund is a chance to take some steps in the right direction. Follow these 5 tips to build wealth fast.

1. Put it into super

Remember the 70 year old you gets better tax treatment. Unless you are already contributing the maximum to […]

August 31st, 2016|Tax|

Tax Return Appointment Essentials – The Checklist

We will work through every allowable tax deduction available for you and /or your business. Don’t forget to ask us what tax incentives are available to you which may work to increase your tax deductions.

Bringing the right documents to your appointment saves time for you and for us and lessens the chance of the need for […]

August 1st, 2016|Tax|

Top Claimable Work Related Expenses

Here are our Top Claimable Work Related Expenses!  Note – every individual circumstance is different. Please contact us for advice! Call 07 3245 1466 or email [email protected] to make an appointment with your friendly local accountants at TBC.

Travel Expenses

You may be able to claim a deduction for work-related car expenses if you use your own […]

July 1st, 2016|News, Tax|