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Estimating the Medicare Levy as a Sole Trader starts with understanding which financial figures can affect your taxable income and whether other Medicare-related rules apply. Your business turnover alone does not show how much tax you may have to pay because the Medicare levy is generally calculated using taxable income after relevant deductions.For many sole…

CA, CPA and Bookkeeper are different roles and designations that can support the accounting and finance needs of an Australian business. A Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) and bookkeeper may all work with financial records, but their qualifications, responsibilities, professional focus and expertise can vary.The Difference Between a CA, CPA and BookkeeperIf you…

Which Bookkeeping Reports Can Help You Plan for Business Income Tax? The most useful reports include your profit and loss statement, balance sheet, cash flow report, accounts receivable and payable reports, general ledger, and payroll reports. For many small business owners, the challenge is not simply working out how much tax may be payable. It…

Changing business structure can affect almost every part of your bookkeeping, from bank accounts and invoices to payroll, Goods and Services Tax (GST) registrations and financial reports. Whether you are moving from a sole trader structure to a company structure, introducing a business partner or changing how your growing business operates, a planned financial handover…