Set clear expectations from the start of your partnership

When you are starting out, your business plan can help you secure financing and investment.

Succession planning is often overlooked in the day-to-day management of privately owned businesses and family wealth groups, yet it is one of the most critical components of long-term success and legacy preservation.

The ATO has released its compliance focus for 2025, and it's sharpening its tools in the following areas:

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These checklists will help us ensure you don't miss any deductions. Simply print, complete and return.

In March 2024, the government announced its intention to commence paying superannuation on government paid parental leave (PPL) payments from 1 July 2025. The related law has now been passed.

Accountants have been warned about family trust issues that can lead to unexpected tax bills for clients, with the ATO scrutinising this area.

Rushing to lodge tax returns on time is likely to be one of the “biggest and most common” mistakes made by taxpayers this year, according to CPA Australia.

One gap when owning and operating a small business is to get a feel for how you are doing compared to your peers. The ATO realises the importance of this and have developed a list of benchmarks to help.