Tax
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Carbon tax winners and losers
Budding entrepreneurs will have been forgiven for being confused by the increasingly shrill carbon tax debate, with plenty of contradictory assessment... Read More -
Carbon pricing plan gets mixed small business reaction
Labor’s carbon pricing plan received mixed reaction from the small business sector, with industry groups condemning the economic impact but tax expert... Read More -
SMEs fearful of super contributions hike: report
More than 95% of SMEs say an increase in the level of compulsory super contributions will raise business costs, according to a new survey. Read More -
ATO compliance program to scrutinise small businesses
Micro-enterprises will be a key focus for the tax office in the new financial year, according to its compliance program, with close attention to be pa... Read More -
Study the ATO’s hit list
Every year the Australian Taxation Office makes it nice and easy for entrepreneurs to understand exactly what’s got the tax man hot under the collar b... Read More -
Reviewing your financial year
I’m a believer in the adage that you can’t go forwards by looking backwards.However, toascertain your next move, you need to explore your mistakes. Read More -
Eight in 10 start-ups in the dark over tax deductions: report
More than eight in 10 start-up entrepreneurs do not know what constitutes an allowable tax deduction, new figures reveal, suggesting tomorrow will be ... Read More -
Small firms tipped to slash spending ahead of June 30
Small businesses are set to slash their end-of-financial-year spending by an average of 15%, a new survey reveals, as interest rates, tax reforms and ... Read More -
Eight last-minute tax-time tips
We are down to the last week. You’re only days away from June 30 and hopefully you have your tax planning in place. Read More -
Start-ups urged to step up sales drive to lure tax return dollars
Small businesses will have to offer great deals to consumers to persuade them to part with their upcoming tax returns, with just 18% actively seeking ... Read More