Weirdest Tax Time excuses the ATO has ever seen

The ATO have recently given examples of some of the weirdest Tax Time excuses they’ve ever received, and they’re hilarious! Read all about them below:   1. “Someone has stolen my pants”   One taxpayer claimed to have a thief break into their car and steal their pants containing all proof of purchase.   2. “I’ve got holiday brain”   As an excuse for late lodgment, one taxpayer claimed to…  Read more

Using Smart Goals to Achieve More

As a small business owner, you’re likely to be always looking for ways to achieve more. Maybe you made a New Year’s resolution about it. You might have resolved to make more money, find more clients, or grow your business. It’s fantastic to have an idea of what you want to do, but how will you know whether or not you’re successful? That’s where SMART goals come in. SMART goals…  Read more

Time for a Payroll Health Check

  As we predicted with the introduction of GST, the ATO is focusing on ensuring employers are meeting their obligations to employees. As there have been a number of changes and in the light of increased scrutiny, we recommend that you conduct a review of your payroll processes. This includes but is not limited to the following.   1. Registered for Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting Unless you have applied…  Read more