Senate votes for $30,000 instant asset write-off, expanded eligibility for SMEs
The instant asset write-off scheme will cover purchases worth $30,000 and will expand to medium-sized businesses, according to amendments passed in the Senate that significantly expand a plan put forward by the Albanese government.
“Shot in the arm”: Coalition pushes to expand new instant asset write-off to $30,000
The Coalition is pushing to expand the new-look instant asset write-off scheme, arguing it should cover eligible assets worth up to $30,000, up from $20,000 covered by the Labor government plan.
Small businesses must start planning as two key tax measures are set to end on June 30
Small businesses should be going back to basics and understanding a few tax measures that are ending and working out the best course of action for their business.
Exclusive: Small Business Minister Julie Collins on how SMEs can get the most out of budget 2023
SmartCompany was fortunate to discuss those policies with Small Business Minister Julie Collins in her first SME-focused interview since budget night.
Explained: The $20,000 instant asset write-off and how small business got here
A ramped-up instant asset write-off scheme will offer small businesses tax breaks on eligible purchases over the next financial year, averting fears the scheme would drop to cover purchases of just $1,000.
Budget 2022: COSBOA calls for $23 million SME cyber investment, softens multi-employer bargaining language
COSBOA is pushing for new government spending on SME skills training and resilience measures while softening its language on multi-employer bargaining.
Instant asset write-off: How to use temporary full expensing to benefit your business’s bottom line
Temporary full expensing serves the government’s goal of stimulating the economy by encouraging businesses to spend money on equipment and enjoy immediate tax savings.
The Coalition is yet to fully explain how it will create 400,000 new small businesses, a week after its major campaign pledge
Industry experts have welcomed the Morrison government's pledge to help create 400,000 new small businesses, but want more detail.
Election 2022: Here’s what small businesses should know about tax policies
Ahead of the federal election on May 21, SmartCompany is breaking down the key issues facing Australia's small business community. Today we're looking at tax.
Stop fiddling round the edges: It’s time to make the asset write-off permanent
If this government has seen value in continuing the instant asset write-off for seven years, asks Eloise Keating, why not make it permanent?
Small business groups call for asset write-off extension amid supply chain crunch
The federal government extended the scheme until June 2023, but no announcements have been made about extending it further.
Cheat sheet on depreciation: Temporary full expensing, instant asset write-offs, and traditional depreciation
Reduce your taxable income by using temporary full expensing measures to instantly write off the full value of asset investments.