Essentials Every New Business Owner Needs to Get Right from Day One
Starting a business? Discover the key steps every new business owner must take to stay compliant, manage cash flow and set up for long-term success.
Claim Instant Deductions with the $20,000 Asset Write-Off in 2024/25
Eligible small businesses can instantly deduct assets costing less than $20,000 in 2024/25. Find out who qualifies, what assets are included, and how to claim under the ATO’s instant asset write-off.
How to manage business day-to-day transactions
The ATO has provided following tips for small business owners to make tax life easier — see if you agree.
ATO’s fervent focus on small business
The Tax Office has announced its major areas of interest regarding small businesses, highlighting a tougher stance on compliance and GST fraud.
FBT record keeping and plug-in hybrid exemption changes
With the 2025 fringe benefits tax (‘FBT’) year having just ended (on 31 March), the ATO is reminding employers of some changes that might impact their FBT obligations.
2025-26 Federal Budget Summary
The 2025–26 Federal Budget outlines personal tax cuts, student debt relief and housing measures with minimal changes for small businesses and super, many of which remain uncertain pending the outcome of the upcoming federal election.
How to master your employer obligations in 2025
Taxpayers who employ staff should remember these important dates and obligations in 2025.
Xero changes to classic invoicing
Extension of ‘classic’ invoicing to 27 Feb 2025 Xero has announced an update to its invoicing system: the classic invoicing product, initially set to retire, will now remain available until 27 February 2025 to allow a smoother transition to the new invoicing platform. Registering for e-invoicing does not mean you automatically have to send e-invoices. […]
GST classification of products
Avoid GST Classification Errors: ATO Guidance for Small and Medium Businesses Self-Review Tips for Food and Health Product GST Compliance GST classification errors can lead to significant under-reporting of GST for some taxpayers. The ATO recently issued guidance for small to medium businesses on self-reviewing GST classification of food and health products. The use of […]
ATO may cancel inactive ABNs
ATO’s Review of Inactive ABNs Ensuring Continued Eligibility and Steps to Reapply if Your ABN is Cancelled The ATO regularly reviews, and sometimes cancels inactive Australian Business Numbers (‘ABNs’). The ATO may review a taxpayer’s ABN if the taxpayer has not reported business activity in their tax return, or there are no signs of business […]
