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The 2025-2026 Federal Budget: What it means for taxpayers and business owners
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From surplus to deficit and with no relief on the horizon for small businesses, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered his fourth…

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Client-agent linking: Our top tips to make the process easier
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If you’re an ABN holder, you’ve probably come across the Australian Tax Office (ATO)’s client-agent linking process since it was…

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Tips and resources to protect your business from cyber attacks
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Cyber attacks are on the rise, with criminals constantly searching for vulnerabilities in business IT systems and exploiting human error….

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The ATO is contacting SMEs about trusts, Division 7A loans and CGT concessions
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The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has announced that, over the coming months, it will contact certain rapidly growing small businesses….

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A group of staff having a Christmas party in a corporate office. They're holding glasses of champagne in front of a Christmas tree.
FBT and Christmas parties: Understanding the entertainment and gift exemptions
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It’s that time of year again: Christmas party season. Time to let your hair down, bond with your team and…

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Your business’s TPAR lodging requirements: What you need to know
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Updated 30 July 2024 If your business pays contractors, you may need to lodge an annual taxable payments annual report…

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Update: ATO extends deadline for NFP self-review returns
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You may have read our recent article on the new annual reporting requirements for tax-exempt not-for-profit (NFP) organisations. From 1…

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AASB 2021-2: Understanding the new Australian Accounting Standards
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The newly introduced Australian Accounting Standards AASB 2021-2 – Disclosure of Accounting Policies and Definition of Accounting Estimates brings important…

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What you need to know about the 2024-25 Federal Budget
2 minute read

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has characterised the 2024-25 Federal Budget, released on 14 May, as a balanced approach comprising relief, restraint…

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Davidsons GSBF Diaries: 10 ways to improve your small business
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Welcome to the ‘Davidsons GSBF Diaries’! In this series, we delve into the insights and key learnings from our recent…

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