July 1 legal changes all Australian businesses should know about
The start of each financial year usually brings with a host of tax changes that SMEs need to be aware of, as well a a range of other legal changes that affect large sections of the Australian business community.
“Caught in the middle”: NSW farmers anxious for deliveries as asset write-off deadline approaches
Farmers say the federal government's refusal to extend the deadline for the instant asset write-off will leave them short-changed.
Utes, harvesters, production lines: How Australian businesses have gone machinery mad
The latest GDP data shows business investment in equipment and machinery grew at its fastest rate since 2009.
EOFY in a pandemic: Seven things every SME must do by June 30
From JobKeeper payments to accelerated depreciation rules, this tax time is going to be very different for many SMEs.
Asset write-off explained: How your business can take advantage of the 12-month extension
SMEs will now have another 12 months to take advantage of the massive asset write-off scheme. So how does it work exactly?
ATO sounds warning on companies misusing asset write-off and loss carry-back schemes
The ATO has warned businesses against misusing the government’s expanded asset write-off scheme and the new loss carry-back provisions.
Budget 2020: Asset write-off, loss carry-back provisions and R&D changes pass parliament
Legislation for the new asset write-off scheme, as well as personal income tax cuts, passed through parliament without amendments on Friday.
EOFY 2020: Tax tips for SMEs and sole traders
The end of financial Year is approaching and there's plenty of changes to understand in 2020. Here are key EOFY tips for SMEs and sole traders to help you stay on top of your affairs.
“Lean ships”: Cash-strapped small businesses plan to snub $30,000 instant asset write-off
While the government increased the instant asset write-off threshold to $30,000 earlier this year, businesses are looking for smaller purchases.
Government to extend instant asset write-off, rebuffing calls to make it permanent
The government will extend its instant asset write-off but has not announced any plans to improve the awareness or accessibility of the program.
Michaelia Cash: Instant asset write-off extension on the cards ahead of MYEFO Christmas for SMEs
Another extension of the instant asset write-off scheme is on the cards ahead of MYEFO, small business Minister Michaelia Cash says.
Wasted opportunity: 47% of small businesses haven’t heard of the instant asset write-off, research finds
While the government's instant asset write-off scheme forms a key part of its small business policy, a large number of firms aren't using it.