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Should I start a Company?
Wondering if you should start a Company, or continue as a sole trader? You are not alone. "Should I start up a company?" seems to be a...
Amanda Amey
Oct 25, 20222 min read


What you can claim from your rental Property
Tax refunds are exciting for many. But are you claiming everything that you can? Here are just a few things you can claim with your...
Amanda Amey
Sep 1, 20223 min read


How to upload files to the Xero Inbox
Why should you upload files to the xero inbox? Attaching files while reconciling does your filing for you. By uploading your receipts and...
Amanda Amey
Jun 27, 20222 min read


How to attach files while reconciling
Why should you attach files when reconciling? Attaching files while you reconcile does your filing for you. By attaching receipts and...
Amanda Amey
Jun 27, 20222 min read


What you need to know at tax time
Whilst tax refunds may be exciting, the idea of actually doing your tax return rarely excites. Here are just a few things you should know...
Amanda Amey
Jun 22, 20223 min read


Tax Offset Guide
What is a Tax Offset? A tax offset, in more simpler terms, is a tax rebate. Tax offsets help reduce the tax that you have to pay. Whilst...
Amanda Amey
Jun 6, 20224 min read


Medical Rebates & Taxes
If you are earning above $97,000 (as an individual) or $194,000 (as a couple) you may have to pay the Medicare Levy Surcharge unless you have appropriate private hospital cover in place. Just having Private Extra's cover is not enough. The surcharge is calculated at the rate of 1% to 1.5% of your income for Medicare Levy Surcharge purposes and is in addition to the Medicare Levy of 2%, which most Australian taxpayers pay. (This is subject to a few things including income
Amanda Amey
Jun 6, 20222 min read


What does the budget mean to you?
2022-2023 Budget. What it means for the average Australian. A simple take on the 2022-2023 budget, including a cut to fuel excise.
Amanda Amey
Mar 30, 20223 min read


Tips to Cope with increased Living costs
The importance of budgets and cashflows extends well beyond small business and is a fundamental in even our most basic and personal...
Amanda Amey
Mar 16, 20224 min read


Do I pay tax on Cryptocurrency?
You don't have to make a profit before you must report cryptocurrency trading on your tax return. In fact, reporting losses can benefit...
Amanda Amey
Mar 7, 20223 min read


Hiring Staff?
Are you hiring staff and don't know where to start? Employing staff makes Year End & Quarterly Obligations even more complicated than...
Amanda Amey
Jan 6, 20224 min read


New Rules for Directors
The Government has introduced new legislation that makes all Directors more traceable, and helps to assist the regulators when...
Amanda Amey
Jan 6, 20224 min read


Covid Qld Government Grant
The Qld Government has opened the applications for the support Grant due to the lockdown event dated 31 July - 8 August in South East...
Amanda Amey
Aug 16, 20213 min read


Getting your Tax Return Right can be harder than your think !
Understanding the difference between Zone Offsets, Beneficiary Tax Offsets & even, simply the Senior and pensioner Offsets can be a...
Amanda Amey
Aug 8, 20211 min read


What Tax Deductions Can you Claim?
Whether you are an employee or a small business owner, if you have incurred a cost that directly relates to the income that you have...
Amanda Amey
Jun 17, 20214 min read


How to Claim a Tax Deduction on superannuation payments
Whether you are a small business paying employee superannuation contributions, or whether you are an employee who has contributed to your...
Amanda Amey
Jun 7, 20212 min read


How to process bank TRANSFERS
In Xero, if you are transferring money from one bank account that is set up in Xero, to another one of YOUR bank accounts that is also...
Amanda Amey
May 25, 20212 min read


Business's Must pay more Superannuation. (SGC up to 10%)
The 'exclusion of mention' in the Federal budget on the increase to Superannuation obligations leads us to believe that the legislative...
Amanda Amey
May 18, 20212 min read


Casual Vs Permanent - Staff
The Fairwork Act 2009 has been amended further to change casual employees' workplace rights and obligations. This may affect your...
Amanda Amey
May 12, 20213 min read


Buying a New Car or Equipment This Year?
The Budget has announced that the incentive to purchase new machinery and equipment has been extended from 30 June 2022 to 30 June 2023....
Amanda Amey
May 12, 20211 min read
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