Choosing the right Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) calculation method for your business is a key decision that can save you money and reduce your stress at tax time. Many business owners in Australia find FBT rules confusing, especially when it comes to working out the best way to calculate the taxable value of car fringe…
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How Instant Asset Write-Off Impacts Your Financial Statements and Tax Return
The instant asset write-off transforms how Australian small businesses manage their financial reporting and tax obligations, creating both immediate opportunities and long-term considerations that every business owner needs to understand. When you claim an immediate deduction for eligible depreciating assets under this scheme, the effects ripple through your profit and loss statement, balance sheet, and…
How to Distribute Income from a Family Trust: Practical Bookkeeping Tips
Distributing income from a family trust demands clear bookkeeping, sound tax planning and strict adherence to the trust deed from the outset of setting up a family trust. This guide explains how trustees and bookkeepers can record trust income accurately, comply with the Income Tax Assessment Act and meet the Australian Taxation Office requirements, ensuring…
Luxury Car Tax in Australia: What Small Business Owners Need to Know for Accurate Bookkeeping
Luxury Car Tax in Australia can affect cash flow and compliance from the moment you plan your next vehicle purchase. Small business owners juggling vehicle purchases and total purchase prices need clarity on how this car tax applies, what records to keep and when to pay LCT. This article explains Australia’s Luxury Car Tax, the…
