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 | 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...
