29 January, 2019

The 'purpose' of borrowing funds will determine if the interest expenditure is tax deductible. We explain it here.

19 November, 2018

If you are a foreign resident for tax purposes this could now impact exemptions for selling your house in Australia.

12 November, 2018

There are various deductions you can claim for rental properties in your tax return, plus some changes now in effect.

18 July, 2018

Are you an employer? If so you could be liable for Payroll Tax, so we give you the facts!

9 July, 2018

Certain industries who work with contractors have ATO reporting requirements.

28 May, 2018

Division 293 Tax aims to create fairer tax concessions between high and low income earners on super contributions.

13 May, 2018

The federal government has proposed a Low and Middle Income Tax Offset (LMTO). This offset could convert to a benefit of up to $530 annually.

11 May, 2018

2018/19 Federal Budget Announcement The 2018/19 Federal Budget handed down by Scott Morrison on Tuesday 8 May 2018 incorporated a…

24 March, 2018

A real opportunity to assess the health of your business and take control by planning ahead.

19 March, 2018

The FBT year ends on 31 March, so make sure you know which employee benefits are liable for FBT.

13 February, 2018

If life takes a downward turn, a little planning can help you move forward.

15 January, 2018

A change in government could mean changes in negative gearing & CGT.

24 November, 2017

We reveal the primary Land Tax traps and exemptions to assist you in your property purchases.

20 November, 2017

Here we provide the Land Tax calculation and the main types of ownership with this can vary.

10 November, 2017

As Land Tax takes the political spotlight we take you through what it is and who it's for.

27 October, 2017

How the reduced small business tax rate affects franking credits to shareholders.

23 October, 2017

We share the 'good' news tax benefits for SMEs.

2 October, 2017

Recent super reforms have lead to an indirect inheritance tax.

28 August, 2017

Labor’s recent proposed policy to impose a minimum 30 per cent tax on discretionary trusts and deny the graduated personal…

18 April, 2017

Medicare Levy vs Medicare Levy Surcharge The majority of Australian resident taxpayers pay the Medicare Levy which partly funds access…

7 April, 2017

How to buy and finance a car is one of the most common questions we get asked. There are various options available and pros & cons associated with each.

20 March, 2017

Tax planning is critical to the long term success of any business. It provides you with the opportunity to assess…

16 February, 2017

With the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year ending on 31 March 2017, the time to determine whether your business needs to submit a FBT return is now!

3 February, 2017

What is the Business Portal? The Business Portal is a safe, secure website where you can manage your business tax…

23 January, 2017

Personal Services Income (PSI) is a tax concept that covers income produced mainly from your personal skills or efforts as an individual. You can receive PSI in almost any industry as a trade or profession.

16 January, 2017

Land Tax is quite often a forgotten and misunderstood tax that can fly under the radar of many property investors.…

28 November, 2016

Are you aware of the Payroll Tax obligations for businesses? Overlooking Payroll Tax could be a costly mistake, so we have listed the important information for you to understand it and work out if, or when, it applies to you.

12 October, 2016

In May 2016 the federal government passed legislation implementing new tax incentives designed to foster investment in innovative start-up businesses...

12 September, 2016

The difference between cash and accrual accounting is important to understand, whether you handle your own financial statements, or hire…

29 August, 2016

The status of your staff, or workers, is very important to distinguish. Whether workers are classified as employees or independent contractors has…

22 August, 2016

Thinking of selling your business? Small businesses have been able to access a range of taxation concessions for a number…

8 August, 2016

Given the ever increasing role of business as the Australian Government’s ‘tax collector’, I am often involved in conversations with…

11 July, 2016

From past experience, we find that many people in business who establish a company tend to find it difficult to…

20 June, 2016

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) were the real winners of the 2016-17 federal budget. With the definition of a ‘small…

6 June, 2016

BLG Business Advisers believe tax planning is one of the most important annual events for all our clients. Understanding your…

1 June, 2016

It is paramount to have the correct structuring in place in order to effectively build your wealth or grow your…

16 May, 2016

Negative gearing is a hugely popular strategy in Australia due to the associated tax benefits. As the election approaches, there…

11 May, 2016

With a double dissolution election on the way, and one of the longest election leads up in Australian history, it’s…