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 […]

Taxpayers able to apply CGT small business concessions

AAT Ruling on CGT Small Business Concessions Trust Eligible to Reduce Capital Gain to Nil Amid Valuation Dispute with the ATO The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (‘AAT’) recently held that a trust was entitled to apply the CGT small business concessions and, therefore, it could reduce a capital gain it made down to nil.  In March […]

What to know about disaster relief payments

Understanding the Tax Implications of Natural Disaster Relief Payments Some Government Support Payments May Be Non-Taxable — Check Before Lodging Your Tax Return Taxpayers should be aware that some natural disaster relief payments are not taxable. Businesses that have received a government support payment because of a natural disaster (such as a major weather event) […]

Small business concessions

Unlocking Tax Concessions for Small Business Owners ATO’s Reminder The ATO has recently issued a reminder that small business owners may be eligible for concessions on the amount of tax they ultimately pay. This depends on their business structure, their industry and their aggregated annual turnover. For example, small business owners who have an aggregated […]

Remember the two further ‘boosts’

Seizing Opportunities with New Small Business Deduction ‘Boosts’ Exploring the Skills and Training Boost and Small Business Energy Incentive Although the ‘Technology Investment Boost’ has come to an end (it provided a bonus deduction for eligible expenditure incurred until 30 June 2023), it is important to remember that there are two further ‘boosts’ providing bonus […]

ATO lodgement penalty amnesty about to end

The ATO is remitting failure to lodge penalties for eligible small businesses Businesses which have not yet taken advantage of the ATO’s lodgment penalty amnesty only have until 31 December 2023 to do so Businesses must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for the amnesty: had an annual turnover under $10 million […]

Proper Cybersecurity Vigilance

ATO says “Be cyber-wise, don’t compromise” Four Essential Steps to Safeguard Your Digital World Throughout the 2022 income year, one cybercrime was reported every seven minutes.  The ATO encourages taxpayers to implement the following four quick steps to protect themselves. Step 1: Install updates for your devices and software Regular updates ensure taxpayers have the […]

Christmas parties and gifts

Common entertainment scenarios for business How FBT applies to businesses for Christmas parties If your business holds a Christmas party: on a working day, on your business premises, and only for your current employees, you don’t pay fringe benefits tax (FBT) for the food and drink off your business premises, or the party includes associates […]

Justin Flavel

Managing Director

Justin’s experience spans across 20 years in accounting, financial analysis and general business practice.

Although born and bred on the land, Justin’s interest was more in spreadsheets, ledgers, and finance which led him to attend university. In 1992, Justin graduated with a Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting and Finance. As well as qualifying as a CPA member and becoming a Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia, he began gaining practical experience in small and mid-tier accounting practices.

During the late 90s, Justin decided to expand his horizons and travel through Europe. It was during this time that he seized the opportunity to expand his knowledge on the workings of large organisations by taking on roles in multinational corporations.

Today, Justin’s passion is in facilitating businesses to grow and evolve. His focus is on acting in the role of business mentor to help clients develop the full potential of their businesses. He joins clients on their unique journey, and provides the tools and knowledge they need along the way to make the right decisions.

Justin’s aim for his clients parallels his own philosophy and personal journey—focusing on his own career growth and business success while maintaining balance in his life with his wife and three daughters.

Omnis Group Managing Director - Justin Flavel