The ATO continues to become increasingly aggressive in it’s debt collection activities, as an example, in the 8 months to 31st March they disclosed over 31000 business tax debts to Credit Reporting agencies. This disclosure can have a devastating effect on a business: Mark Accountants has access to a range of lenders who happily assist…
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Small businesses are Australia’s largest employers, generating over 5 million jobs. According to the Australian Tax Office (ATO), there are around four million small businesses in the country, representing about 87 percent of all business taxes paid. What Is Considered A Small Business? From a tax perspective, a business is generally classified as a small business when the annual turnover…
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Find out what you need to do when you plan to change, pause, sell or close your business. If you are changing, pausing, closing, selling or winding up a business, you should: If you registered a business but haven’t started If you have registered a business but didn’t start the business, and have now decided…
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If you’re in business, you may need an Australian business number (ABN) and to register for tax and super obligations. If you’re starting a new business, you may need an Australian business number (ABN). Not everyone is entitled to an ABN, so the registration process will ask specific questions to determine your entitlement to an…
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Work out whether you’re in business and when your business starts for tax purposes. What is a business? Generally, a business involves a set of continuous and repeated activities you do for the purpose of making a profit. Profit can be in money, but it can also be made through other means, like being paid…
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Micro businesses represent around 25% of all businesses in Australia – a pretty hefty chunk of our business landscape when you think about it. So, what are micro business and how are they different to simply being small? Let’s take a look. What’s the difference between a micro business and a small business? In Australia, a small…
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This information will help you if you are involved in running a business through a company or a trust and you are receiving financial or other benefits through the business. Key Points How to Record and Report the Use of Business Money or Assets There are different ways to take or use money or assets…
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This information will help you if you are a small business owner claiming a deduction for expenses you incur when travelling for your business. Key Points Types of Expenses As the owner of a small business, you can claim a deduction for expenses that you incur when you travel for your business. Common expenses include:…
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Avoid penalties and interest. The ATO are here to help you meet your tax and super obligations as an employer. Their resources can help you with: It’s important to stay on top of your reporting, lodgment and payment due dates. If you don’t, it could cost you more money in penalties and interest. Source: ATO
Find out information on your employees final pay and superannuation when you close a business. When you Close or Sell Your Business Your business must continue to meet its obligations until it is either closed or sold to the new owners. If you are an employer, it is important for you to consider finalising important tax…
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