by Swot Accoountants | Mar 1, 2023 | Uncategorised
The following information provides an overview of the tax rates for individuals for the 2022-2023 financial year. Tax-Free Threshold (for Australian residents only) The first $18,200 of an individual’s taxable income is not taxed in Australia. This amount is...
by Swot Accoountants | Feb 1, 2023 | Business News, GST, Tax & Compliance
Income Tax for Small Businesses in Australia Starting a small business can be an exciting and rewarding venture, but it’s essential to be aware of the various tax obligations that come with it. In this blog, we will provide you with an overview of income tax for...
by Swot Accoountants | Jan 17, 2023 | Business News, GST, Tax & Compliance
What is GST? Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a 10% tax on most goods and services sold or consumed in Australia. Who must register for GST? If a business has a turnover of $75,000 or more per annum, it must register for GST. Not-for-profit organisations must register...
by Swot Accoountants | Nov 29, 2022 | Business News, Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Tax & Compliance
There are three criteria that need to be satisfied to be able to claim a deduction for additional running expenses while working from home. Taxpayers must be working from home while carrying out their employment duties or carrying on a business They must incur...
by Swot Accoountants | Oct 2, 2022 | Business News, Business Training, Tax & Compliance
Director’s duties and responsibilities One of the fundamental responsibilities of a company director is to ensure that the company is able to pay its debts when they fall due. If directors allow a company to trade while insolvent, they may be acting illegally and be...
by Swot Accoountants | Sep 1, 2022 | Business News, Penalties
Who? All directors of a company, registered Australian body, a registered foreign company, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation will need a director identification number (Director ID). What? A director ID is a unique identifier you need to apply for...
by Swot Accoountants | Aug 1, 2022 | Tax & Compliance
Taxpayers can claim work-related deductions for some expenses they incur in their individual tax returns. Most of these expenses must be directly related to earning an income as employees or contractors. They may also be able to claim other expenses that don’t...
by Swot Accoountants | Jun 1, 2022 | Business News, Payroll, Super
Removal of the $450 monthly income threshold Previously, employees needed to earn a minimum of $450 in gross income from one employer per month to be eligible for the Super Guarantee (SG). From 1 July 2022, however, this cap has been removed by the federal government,...
by Swot Accoountants | May 1, 2022 | Business News, Business Training, Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT), Tax & Compliance, Tax Offset
On 29 March 2022, the Treasurer handed down the 2022/23 Budget with changes to tax and superannuation laws. Here is a summary of some of the measures that may impact businesses and individuals. Small Business Technology Investment Boost and Small Business Skills and...
by Swot Accoountants | Apr 1, 2022 | Business News, Super, Tax & Compliance
Determining the nature of the engagement – is the worker an employee or contractor? This is important from the tax and super point of view because employees will have tax withheld from their wages and super paid by the employer. In contrast, contractors may be treated...
