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Do I need to pay superannuation for contractors?

Ben Fletcher

2 min

Do I need to pay superannuation for contractors?

Do I need to pay superannuation for contractors? This is a common question and one that it is important to understand clearly, as both a...

Ben Fletcher

2 min

What is a lifestyle business?

You may have heard the term ‘lifestyle business’ being bandied about and you’ve nodded sagely without really knowing what it means, but...

Ben Fletcher

2 min

What is a travel diary?

You may have heard your accountant ask you for a travel diary in relation to your employee or business related expenses. The purpose of...

Ben Fletcher

3 min

Tax Essentials: Motor vehicles

In this post we're going to look at one of the most common questions asked of accountants by their business-owner clients - how do I go...

Ben Fletcher

3 min

What value can an accountant add?

Defining and delivering value to business clients is of crucial importance for accountants and business advisors alike, however it is...

Is there GST on crowdfunding? Do I pay tax on it?

Ben Fletcher

2 min

Is there GST on crowdfunding? Do I pay tax on it?

Crowdfunding is a popular way of funding projects, whether they be software development, an indie film, or an artist’s new record. As...

Top 10 things successful creative agencies do well

Ben Fletcher

3 min

Top 10 things successful creative agencies do well

We've been working closely with a wide range of creative agencies over the years and have noticed some recurring themes amongst those do...

Slow down before offering equity to your staff

Ben Fletcher

3 min

Slow down before offering equity to your staff

If you’re thinking about giving one of your team some equity in your business I’d ask one thing of you. Stop for a minute, take a breath...

What sort of income do you earn from YouTube?

Ben Fletcher

4 min

What sort of income do you earn from YouTube?

More and more young (they mostly seem to be young!) content producers are finding a growing audience using free-to-view online streaming...

Ben Fletcher

3 min

Can I claim a tax deduction for my car?

In this post we’ll take a look at everything, well, almost everything, that you need to know about claiming a tax deduction for your car....

Ben Fletcher

4 min

Why do I need a budget for my business?

For many business owners the first time they attempt to create a budget is when the bank says they need to see one. Typically this is...

Ben Fletcher

3 min

What is management reporting?

Management reporting. Sounds important, right? Well, that is because it is important. Just as you wouldn’t drive a car without a...

Shareholder and director loans: Should I borrow money from my company?

Ben Fletcher

3 min

Shareholder and director loans: Should I borrow money from my company?

Many small business owners borrow money from their company on a regular basis. The temptation is obvious – you have access to the...

Are small business losses tax deductible?

Ben Fletcher

4 min

Are small business losses tax deductible?

It’s common for small businesses, any business for that matter, to run at a loss in the first few years of operation as the business is...

Can I claim a tax deduction for my bicycle?

Ben Fletcher

2 min

Can I claim a tax deduction for my bicycle?

Do you ride your bicycle to work or client meetings? If so, you may have wondered whether you can claim a tax deduction for it and thus...

Can I claim a tax deduction for private health insurance or medical costs?

Ben Fletcher

2 min

Can I claim a tax deduction for private health insurance or medical costs?

One item of household expenditure we’d all rather do away with is paying for private health insurance and medical costs, but we figure if...

Your business runway and what that means

David Sharpe

2 min

Your business runway and what that means

Last week I was introduced to a new term when someone asked me, ‘what’s my company’s runway?’ And as this someone wasn’t running an...

Can I claim a tax deduction for meetings in cafes?

Ben Fletcher

2 min

Can I claim a tax deduction for meetings in cafes?

First up, let's clarify what we're talking about here. You take your client to a cafe for a meeting, maybe you don't have anywhere...

Ben Fletcher

2 min

Can I claim rent for home office?

If you work from home, either as a self-employed person or as an employee, your ability to claim a deduction for the cost of running your...

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