Tax reform surges back into view, including cash flow taxes set to benefit small business
Australian leaders should consider reforming the tax landscape to kickstart productivity, Australian Industry Group chief executive Innes Willox says, highlighting a cash flow tax measure economists claim would benefit small businesses in particular.
The expert’s guide to nailing your EOFY planning
As we approach the end of another financial year, it's crucial that business owners plan strategically in order to navigate the uncertain terrain ahead.
Opinion: SMEs will also feel the scorch of the debt levy in Victoria supposedly targeting big businesses
The shift to burden businesses with additional payroll taxes represents a double blow for companies already struggling with higher wages, additional costs, and inflation.
Budget 2023: What the halving of the PAYG and GST instalment increase means for small business
The 2023-2024 federal budget halves a scheduled 12% tax instalment increase to 6%, a move the federal government says will improve small business cashflow.
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.
SMEs face obstacles in Chalmers’ $20k tax break for installing solar and more
The Albanese government's pre-budget announcement of $20,000 for SMEs may not be everything it's cracked up to be, critics say.
Is your business late on its tax payments? ATO fines will soon become significantly more expensive
Small businesses which fall behind on their tax lodgements can expect their financial penalties to increase dramatically from January 1, 2023, with more rises to follow.
John Durie: Small business ‘can’t avoid commitments’ as ATO works through backlog of arrears
Small businesses are being warned to pay attention to their tax obligations and if in trouble, to speak up early to set repayment plans with the ATO.
ATO: Small business tax, cybersecurity and single-touch payroll top priorities for 2022-23
The ATO has today released its 2022-23 corporate plan to highlight its key focus areas and priorities over the next financial year.
What small businesses can claim on this tax year: COVID-19, natural disasters and more
Here are how certain government grants will factor in your business tax return, including COVID-19 and natural disaster support payments.
Election 2022: A closer look at Morrison’s promise of no new taxes for small business
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has pledged no new taxes for small businesses ahead of the May election in a press release laden with eyebrow-raising claims.
Peter Strong: Why Saul Eslake’s paper is “offensive to everyone who works in small business”
Noted economist Saul Eslake's recent paper tries to "hide a disdain of small business behind an unemotional façade of statistics and unproven assumptions", writes Peter Strong.