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Insights for individuals and businesses
Practical, plain-English articles on tax, BAS, payroll, property and running a business in Australia.
Capital Gains Tax Explained
How capital gains tax works in Australia: CGT events, cost base, the 50% discount, the main residence exemption, capital losses and crypto.
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Common Bookkeeping Mistakes Small Businesses Make
Ten bookkeeping mistakes that cost Australian small businesses time and money — from mixing personal spending to GST coding errors — and how to avoid them.
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Tax Deductions
Common Tax Deductions for Tradies and Contractors
Tax deductions for Australian tradies and ABN contractors: tools, vehicles, the $20,000 instant asset write-off, PSI rules, super and record keeping.
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Company Tax
Company Tax vs Sole Trader Tax
Comparing company and sole trader structures in Australia: tax rates, liability, costs, the CGT discount, Division 7A, losses and when to consider changing.
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Small Business Tax
Five Bookkeeping Habits That Make Tax Time Easier
Simple bookkeeping routines that help Melbourne small businesses keep accurate records, lodge BAS on time and understand their cash flow.
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GST & BAS
GST Registration: When Does Your Business Need to Register?
Understand the GST registration threshold, voluntary registration and what registering means for your prices, invoices and BAS obligations.
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GST & BAS
How GST Works in Australia
A plain-English guide to GST in Australia: the 10% rate, taxable, GST-free and input-taxed supplies, GST credits, tax invoices and reporting.
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GST & BAS
How to Calculate GST
How to add GST, remove GST and work out the GST in a price — with simple formulas, worked examples and common mistakes to avoid.
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Tax Planning
How to Prepare for the End of Financial Year
An end of financial year (EOFY) checklist for Australian businesses and individuals: what to do before 30 June, STP finalisation and lodgement deadlines.
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Individual Tax Returns
How to Prepare for Your Australian Tax Return
A practical guide to preparing your Australian tax return: when to lodge, what records to gather, common deductions and how to avoid amendments.
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Tax Planning
How to Reduce Your Tax Legally
Legitimate ways to reduce tax in Australia: claiming correctly, timing, super contributions, private health cover, donations and choosing the right structure.
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Payroll & Super
Superannuation Explained for Employers
A guide to super guarantee for Australian employers under Payday Super: the 12% rate, qualifying earnings, the 7-business-day deadline, contractors and penalties.
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Rental Property Tax
Tax Deductions for Rental Property Owners
What rental property owners in Australia can claim: interest, agent fees, rates, repairs, depreciation and capital works — plus common mistakes the ATO looks for.
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Tax Deductions
Top Tax Deductions for Australian Employees
The most common tax deductions for Australian employees — working from home, car, tools, clothing, self-education and more — and the records the ATO expects.
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GST & BAS
Understanding BAS and GST Reporting
What a Business Activity Statement reports, the main BAS labels (G1, 1A, 1B, W1, W2), due dates, Simpler BAS and how to avoid common BAS errors.
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Payroll & Super
Understanding PAYG Withholding
How PAYG withholding works for Australian employers and employees: tax tables, the tax-free threshold, TFN declarations, STP reporting and withholding cycles.
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Small Business Tax
What Expenses Can a Small Business Claim?
The expenses Australian small businesses can generally claim — from stock and wages to vehicles, home offices and assets — plus what you can't claim.
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Australian Tax Updates
What's Changed for 2026–27: Key Australian Tax Updates
Key Australian tax and super changes for 2026–27: the 15% tax rate, Payday Super, the permanent $20,000 instant asset write-off, HELP and Medicare thresholds.
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