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Maximising Tax Deductions: How to Save More in the Next Financial Year

As a small business owner or entrepreneur in Australia, understanding how to maximize tax deductions can significantly reduce your tax burden and improve cash flow. With the right tax planning strategies, you can save more in the next financial year. Accomate Australia & Global provides expert insights to help you make the most of your deductions.

1. Understand Eligible Business Deductions

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) allows businesses to claim a variety of deductions, including:

Operating Expenses: Rent, utilities, office supplies, and business-related subscriptions.

Marketing and Advertising: Costs for digital marketing, print ads, and promotional campaigns.

Employee Wages and Benefits: Salaries, training expenses, and work-related perks.

Professional Fees: Accounting, legal, and financial consultancy services.

2. Take Advantage of the Instant Asset Write-Off

Under the Instant Asset Write-Off Scheme, businesses can claim immediate deductions for purchases like:

Business vehicles

Office equipment and furniture

IT infrastructure (laptops, printers, software)

This scheme helps businesses improve cash flow by reducing taxable income in the year of purchase.

3. Maximize Work-Related Travel and Vehicle Expenses

If you use a car for business, you may claim expenses for:

Fuel and maintenance

Registration and insurance

Depreciation (using logbook or cents-per-kilometer methods)

Business-related flights and accommodation

Ensure you maintain accurate records to validate these claims.

4. Superannuation Contributions for Tax Benefits

Contributing to employee superannuation (or your own, if self-employed) before June 30 can help lower taxable income. The current Superannuation Guarantee (SG) rate is 11%, and additional voluntary contributions may provide further tax benefits.

5. Home Office and Remote Work Deductions

If you work from home, you can claim:

A portion of electricity and internet bills

Depreciation on office equipment (desks, chairs, computers)

Phone bills for business calls

The fixed-rate method (67 cents per hour) and actual cost method can be used for deductions.

6. Prepay Expenses Before the Financial Year Ends

Small businesses can prepay eligible expenses (such as rent, insurance, or subscriptions) before June 30 to claim deductions in the current tax year, reducing overall taxable income.

7. Keep Accurate Records and Use Accounting Software

The ATO requires businesses to maintain records for at least five years. Using cloud accounting software like Xero or MYOB can simplify tracking expenses, invoices, and receipts for tax reporting.

8. Seek Professional Tax Advice

Consulting with a professional tax expert like Accomate Australia & Global ensures you take full advantage of tax deductions while staying compliant with ATO regulations.

Conclusion

Maximizing tax deductions requires strategic planning, record-keeping, and expert guidance. By implementing these tips, you can save more in the next financial year and optimize your business finances.

Need help with tax planning? Contact Accomate Australia & Global today to ensure you’re making the most of your tax deductions!

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[camelots-daffodil]

I couldn't go to sleep until I had written this outline. It's yours now, I don't want it.

Merlin – a young Welsh backpacker who is the freshest hire on the biggest canola farm in Australia. After he got arrested at a climate protest, his mum packed him off to stay with her relation and out of trouble. Said relation is…

Dr. Gaius – Head of Operations at Camelot. One Wednesday morning, Merlin turns up his doorstep and promptly starts to make his vast workload look easy compared to managing a strong-willed teenager. He left Wales decades ago to seek work and has been with Camelot Enterprises since it was only a hundred hectares. He has a tenuous but longstanding friendship with…

Uther Pendragon – fabulously wealthy owner of Camelot Enterprises. 20 years ago, he was found guilty of using toxic pesticides in a scandalous trial, but his wife died in childbirth shortly after and her estate allowed him to pay his fines with plenty left over to continue doing as he please. Lately, that includes chipping away at the national park that borders his property. Now that he’s getting older, he’s hoping that his business will be taken over by…

Arthur Pendragon – Co-Administrative Assistant at Camelot Enterprises. A recently returned graduate of Knox Grammar School. Though he’s feeling the pressure from his dad, he currently spends most of his time mucking about with his regularly visiting school chums and sending snarky text messages back and forth with…

Morgana Gorlois – primed to be CEO of a rival canola farm after the death of her father, until the Gorlois property was unexpectedly acquired by Camelot Enterprises. However, she retains a level of influence as a Co-Administrative Assistant. She and Arthur grew up together, but she’s being forced to reconsider her relationship with him as he becomes her professional rival. His desire not to rock the boat regarding his father’s agricultural practices up against her keen environmentalism is a source of friction too. Luckily, Morgana can talk everything over with her beloved friend, the Deputy Employment Supervisor. . .

Gwen Smith – Deputy Employment Supervisor and right-hand woman to Morgana Gorlois. Gwen is a brilliant young woman who is quickly rising through the ranks, but she likes being DES because she can have her ear to the ground whilst keeping her eyes on the sky. As a born-and-bred local, she’s seen the damage unsustainable farming practices cause but she also reckons that making meaningful change at Camelot is going to require playing the long game. However, both Morgana and Gwen’s new employee- a young Welshman who hears “Cheers, big ears” every time he goes to the pub- are inclined to take a more direct path.

When Merlin saves Arthur from a runawawy John Deere, Uther makes him Arthur’s personal assistant and unknowingly sets his business on a course that none of them could see coming…

Coming to a fanfiction website near you.

STOP IT HAHAHAHA I LOVE YOU. Not Knox 😭😭 EW that’s so funny. Gwen knows her sustainable crop rotations- Ag science BADDIE

Arthur making Merlin do the stupidest little jobs for the sake of data and research (getting rid of him) like counting fucking canola seeds to determine time for windrowing (I’ve been personally victimised by this).

Merlins there for punishment and in his shitty accom he meets Gwaine and Lancelot who are doing their 88 days for their visas LMAO it’s all coming together

Arthur drinks bundy cans. I don’t make the rules he’s the type. Except when he’s at home then he sips his dad’s whiskey.

WAGGA WAGGA ROMANTICS EVERYBODY (statistically the Riverina produces the most canola in NSW so this actually fits too hahaha)

[lottiestudying]

hey lottie, i found your blog about 10 mins ago searching 'australian national university' ... imagine my surprise when i saw you're doing political science, which is exactly what i want to study at ANU!! i live in sydney and am currently in yr 12 and am gonna go to open day on the 16th. i was wondering if you had any advice (no matter how small, id love to hear it) to someone who's currently at my stage or just any info about things i should be prepared for. or any xtra info about accomodation!

hey hey!!!

i have loved my degree, i gained so much knowledge and insight. the quality of teaching is really high, and the profs do genuinely care for their field. the department has some of the best political scientists in Australia

Study wise, get ready for lots of content, first year is pretty much the basics but probably the hardest in terms of volume of content. I actually prefer later years courses because you get more specific information about a topic, whereas first year courses are introductory level. It may seem boring, but these courses will teach you how to study and write essays at a uni level.

My other advice would be to try and get in the APS as soon as you can, either in an entry level role/internship (if you intend on going the public service route. Either way, it’s quite easy for polisci undergads to find APS work, and much better than being in hospo). You can look around on LinkedIn or the APS Gazette website for jobs. Look around for internships and stuff too. If you’re interested in academia/honours, I would suggest asking profs from second year if they need any research assistance, that’s really great experience. Definitely make an effort to show up to class and do the readings, profs love eager students. If you do honours, getting to know profs will be useful in picking a supervisor later, and they’re good contacts to have for job references. Profs will always be happy to give you references if you get like over 70 in their course. Networking and connections are important, so get on that linkedin game and have good relations with profs. It’s very different from high school, but they do care if you reach out.

Accom wise, I’ve been at UniLodge (I don’t want to say which one for obvious reasons) for all of my degree (I’m South Australian originally), and have generally liked it. Very good atmosphere if you get involved, we put on a great o week. Definitely stop by lodge on open day, you can see some of the buildings etc. lodge is still the cheapest accomodation on campus I believe. ANU is great if you’re from Sydney, they are loads of buses and train connections. I’ve been to Sydney several times for concerts and stuff, it’s pretty easy to pop back for a long weekend (way harder for me to go home to Adelaide frequently. I’m jealous of my Sydney sider friends aha).

I hope this is helpful. Let me know if you have any more specific questions after open day!

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[thelonesomequeen]

Re cost of Disney.. Think of me.. I’m Australian 😔💔 And we aren’t rich. We have 2 kids and it’s our dream to take them there. Kids are now 10 and 7 and we still can’t justify the cost and it’s only getting worse. The exchange rate is the real kicker, then flights from here, it’s an insane distance 😂😭 Then accom, spendings, food.. I’m in Facebook groups which are for Aussies booking Disney holidays and for 2 weeks in Florida it’s approx 25k including NOWHERE else in the US to visit.. And that is not 5 star no way. Basic accom. Oh yeah and insurance. And crazy high rent still while we are away.. Outrageous. 🫣

Yeah coming all the way from Australia is crazy expensive. Have you thought about Disneyland in California or one of the parks in China or Japan? 🧜🏻‍♀️

[electronalytics]

Incandescent Light Bulbs Market Analysis, Type, Applications, Trends, Regional Segmented, Outlook & Forecast till 2032

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[yiqiie]

top 5 places to travel to once travel is possible again (◕ㅅ◕✿)

hi my love! honestly there are so many places i wanna go and a lot of them were america but right now i’m very hmmm about going to the US HAHAHAHA

japan! my friends and i had an entire trip all planned out, tickets and accommodation was all paid for but once lockdown happened :)))))) honestly the most devastating thing of 2020 was me having to cancel my japan flights 

great ocean road, victoria - my friends and i are already talking about planning this roadtrip; it’s basically a classic roadtrip destination and the scenery is always so beautiful 

beijing, china - i have always wanted to go back, i think it’s been 12 years since i last went to china for the shanghai expo lmao so it’d be so nice to travel back again!

sydney, new south wales - i love sydney so much even though it’s expensive af and basically just melbourne (where i’m from) on steroids but i really want to go again! i’m also going to be attending a conference so that’ll be another excuse to get some cheap accom hehe

new zealand - i have always ALWAYS wanted to go to new zealand so bad, it’s basically one of my top dream destinations and it’s so close to australia so flights are always cheap when you get them at the right time and it just looks so p r e t t y 

put top 5 anything in my ask and i’ll answer!

[dccrossmusic-blog]

Well that'a a wrap- the D.C Cross Ecstatic Racquet album tour is complete! Thank you so much to all my new fans and old fans for the support! It was a lot of fun. I probably drove more than 10000 kms for the 9 shows- which is mental..it was all good until the car broke down in Albury on the weekend- keep reading and you can hear about the drama of the last 48 hours in point form!

Thanks to all the nice people, other musicians and venues and sound people and bar people at the places i played at. All thank you for the free beers, dinners and when people let me stay at the venue or their homes for free. Super mega thank you to Dusty Attic Music Lounge , Howl & Moan Records, Petersham Bowling Club, Plantbased Wholefoods, The Merri Creek Tavern , Franks Wild Years, Mounties and the Bridge Hotel Castlemaine (which is impossible to tag on Facebook).

So everyone is always crapping on about stuff that happens to them on social media but the last 48hours of my tour was quite eventful and i think entertaining for others. Here in point form i will mention the unfolding of the events.

Saturday 3pm Show in Thirroul - Sunday 3pm Show in Castlemaine, Victoria - a bit of driving (about 1700 kms there and back to Sydney) but pretty straight forward- right..what could possibility go right :/

•drive from Marrickville to Thirroul - so far so good

• play a cosy show to some nice people at Franks' Wild Years- very impressed german guy says that i am a beautiful musician and play the guitar like John Frusciante from the Chill Peppers - Brad other founding original member of Gerling comes to the show-a wonderful gesture of support

•Finish show in Thirroul and with a broken GPS head on the drive to Castlemaine, Victoria (about 845km's).

•Get tailgated on the Bulli Pass by some tradie fuckhead- a bit of an anxious 10 minutes but make it okay - our faithful 2004 Holden still seems to be okay.

•Drive for 5 hours on route to Albury as its more than halfway.

•100 kms out of Albury car starts shaking uncontrollably - i thought it was just the Hume Highway - so just cranked AC/DC and LANKUM new album on the distorted car stereo.

•60 km's nearer Albury situation with car gets worse- now know it was a busted CV crankshaft (no idea) and apparently quite dangerous

•Navigate car into Albury and call road side assistance. Sounds like i get a drunk Andrew Jackson Calvert type guy on the phone who relishes in the fact he can say that they can't help me and can tow the vehcile to a mechanic on Monday morning. It's 9.30 Pm Saturday night

•Find the cheapest accom in Albury -$66 a night and stay above a 2 floored techno beer barn full of teenagers on MDMA and very loud party remix / techno music going on. The room looks like was last renovated in the 1950's.

•Call the only guy i know in Albury and hit the RSL after Ross Wilson had just played. Didn't see Ross and damn glad i didn't hear 'Come said the Boy' the second most dodgy song in Australian Music History.

•Stash broken down car in Coles car park. Got to bed in backpackers with Digitalism's - Zdarlight blasting through the building.

•Awake sunday morning and hire car and drive to Castlemaine.

•An hour out of Albury a crazed fucktard - Chopper Reid vibe guy - cruising along in a shitbox Commodore with two kids bikes strapped to the back - a blue bike and little pink bike gets upset that i overtake him on the freeway. As im overtaking he speeds up- i was wasnt really checking my rear view mirror as as i was looking straight ahead to overtake- pretty legit an safe driving from me- anyway, Chopper Reid speeds up and whist i'm overtaking and gets really really mad..i do the thumbs up mate sign and makes him even more angrier..he follows my agrresively for the next 200 kilometres.. very intimidating - the most alarming thought of this was if he is driving so recklessly with two small kids in the car (nee the bikes) imagine what he would do if he caught up to me after 2 hours of full on road rage anger. Yep just what i need right now- anyway decide to James Bond him and speed up so he cant see me, speed into a truck parking side station behind a bunch of bushes- wait till i see him fly pass - teeth grinding trying to find me. Wait 5 minutes and commence my ongoing, fun-filled journey

•Castlemaine Bridge Hotel is a lot further than i calculated. And a path i have never journeyed before- no GPS is making trickier.

•3 hours later -- I ARRIVE! PHEW.

•The Bridge Hotel Castlemaine is a safe haven of coolness in all the chaos.

•Meet old friend Casey Rice at the Bridge Hotel and play two sets of my music to people actually listening to my songs- made the ordeal worthwhile and Skyscrapper Stan aka Stan Woodhouse - the kiwi songsmith works there as the barman- equally parts good and evil - that guy is a crackup..easing into the afternoon with a free pint of something, some comedy gold from Stan and a half price healthy dinner with green stuff in it (maybe vegetables- not on a burger bun so im a bit confused how to eat it ).

•Stay the night above the venue and get up at 4am to drive car back to hire car place. Venues alarm system goes off when i'm having a shower…find the exit and leave gracefully

•On the drive back to Albury - around 4.35am my phone GPS stops working and end up on some lonesome unused highway in a State Forrest in the middle of nowhere - using just my instinct to try and navigate back to Albury

•See a giant Pink moon setting over the trees in state forrest - i think heading towards Canberra (no idea) and makes the trip worthwhile

• Two massive kangaroos leap across the road just seconds away from me, right in front of the car- it's still pitch black - i narrowly avoiding hitting them (a split second before this happened a voice in my head said slow down, be careful, i dont wanna kill no kangaroos) - maybe it was the kangaroos mystical vibe -im not sure but seemed like divine intervention for the next 3 hours that we all survived.

•Some how make it to Heathcote, Victoria and get directions to the Hume Highway by a lady working at a servo with a magical hair braid getting hit on by the local milkman (why do all milkman look the same??) . I've never been happier to see the Hume Highway in my life. Listen to Highway to Hell - AC/DC on cd - my close friends mum gave my as a birthday gift she got from her work - a catholic girls schools - the library was throwing the cd out. Also LANKUM new song 'Wild Rover' that sounds equal parts Irish Rebel folk heroes/ Dirty Three and Tool - I'm having a moment.

•Eventually get back to Albury, put all my guitars and merch and amp back in broken car and return the hire car which was three times the amount i thought it would be cause i had driven extra kilometres.

•Get back in my barely drivable broken down car - Monday morning trying to find a mechanic in Albury to repair car. •Seems all mechanic in Albury are too busy- we can fix the car in 5 days time or are on holidays… Stranded far from home….

•Finally find a mechanic on the outskirts of town who can fix the car- drive barley drivable car around Albury trying to find the mechanic- stressing out front wheels will fall off - takes about 20 minutes without gps and hats off the bloke who gave me the best directions of my life to find mechanic.

•Mechanic looks at car and says its my lucky day - they have the spare part in Albury -which is very rare … a new crank shaft (no idea) - and he can fix it straight away ($500 seems reasonable ).

•Wait 5 hours in the belting Albury sun. Eat the biggest and best potato scallops ive ever had (from North Albury) and presto- hand over credit card and Car is fixed. Drink 2 litres of hot Mountain Dew and drive 6 hours and arrive home safely.

• Triumph scene from Rocky -Bill Contis 'Gonna Fly Now (Theme from Rocky) plays out in my head as i drink a beer and lie on the couch. Maybe next time i will fly.

• And thats what it takes to play two shows as an underground cult folk musician in Australia.

• Get Ecstatic

• And please buy my album on bandcamp to help pay mechanic - maybe a Xmas gift, coming of age …. en vogue vinyl experience

•Remember kids, "It's a JUNGLE out there!".

[princessanneftw]

World leaders should reflect on war graves - Tim Laurence.

by Jacquelin Magnay

(for anyone that can’t access it on the website)

The immaculately tended headstones of more than a million graves around the world cared for by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission provide families with a place to remember lost ones and honour their sacrifice in World War I and World War II.

But according to Vice-Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, the vice-chairman of the commission, it’s a potent reminder for world leaders of the human cost of war.

Sir Tim is the tall, vaguely anonymous man with dashing looks who stands behind his wife, Princess Anne, in royal gatherings on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, and who, for more than a quarter of a century, has been the quiet can-do royal consort.

Young royal partners Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle are credited with refreshing the royal family, but insiders know Sir Tim beat them to it. Anne is one of the hardest-working royals and her husband is often beside her, rock-solid in support.

With little grandstanding, they make a dynamic, efficient and practical couple. She has her heavy workload of royal duties; he retired from a long naval career to launch into work with the CWGC and English­ Heritage.

In a rare interview, conducted at Australia House in London, Sir Tim arrives with a warm welcome and firm handshake and immed­iately says: “Call me Tim.’’

He says it’s important that world leaders reflect on the graves of lives lost in war to remind them of the consequences of their decis­ions. He knows the impact of war well, having been mentioned in dispatches while commanding a patrol boat off Northern Ireland looking for IRA gun-runners, and commanding HMS Cumberland in the NATO taskforce in the Adriatic. He was also captain of the frigate MHS Montrose, which was deployed to patrols at the Falkland Islands.

Sir Tim has even written guiding principles for the Ministry of Defence on the often clashing roles of humanitarians and peacekeepers in warzones.

“It is not to say war is not, from time to time, necessary or unavoidable,” he says. “But it’s important for leaders to understand the human cost and if you stand under the Menin Gate (with 54,000 gravestones) or Tyne Cot (35,000) in Belgium, or the Thiepval Memorial (72,000) in France, or Gallipoli (20,000), you can’t fail to appreciate that a true cost has been made.”

His words mirror those famous lines, believed written by Rudyard Kipling for Princess Anne’s grandfather King George V in 1932: “I have many times asked myself whether there can be more potent advocates of peace upon Earth through the years to come than this massed multitude of silent witnesses to the desolation of war.’’

After eight years as CWGC vice-chairman, Sir Tim, 64, will soon retire from that position, but not before a tour of Australia, New Zealand and India this month to visit graves and learn how the commission can do things better.

As a long-serving supporter of the Royal National Lifeboat Instit­ution, a distant cousin of surf lifesaving, he is also open to visiting a few Australian beaches. “And if I see a surf lifesaver I will go up and say ‘Hello’ to them,’’ he says.

Sir Tim has not been to Aust­ralia since 1986, a period of great importance in his life. He was then a lieutenant commander in the Royal Navy and had just been told he was to be equerry to the Queen, a highly esteemed post only given to senior military officers.

He wasn’t to know that the commonwealth countries would be significant in his future and, at the time, he wondered if he should pull out of a naval tactical course he was to undertake at HMAS Watson base in Sydney.

But he went anyway, excelled at the course and had a great time with some Australian naval friends, coping with a surprisingly cold July in Sydney and heading to the Great Barrier Reef. Later that year, while working with the Queen, he met her daughter.

It’s not hard to see why Anne fell for Sir Tim, with their military backgrounds, passion for sport, particularly equestrian sports, sailing­ and rugby and, according to him, a love of lifeboats and lighthouses.

They married in December 1992 in Scotland — he was 37, she was 42, divorced from Mark Phillips and had two children, Zara, then aged 11, and Peter, then 15.

It was a tumultuous time for the royal family as, just days earlier, Prince Charles and Diana, the Princess of Wales, had announced their divorce.

In keeping with Anne’s eschew­ing of titles for her children, Sir Tim didn’t get a royal title, but that suited him fine.

“I try to get on and do my life as myself, as Tim Laurence, not as a member of the royal family,’’ he says. “I don’t have a royal title, I do not do royal duties except to accom­pany my wife and when it is appropriate. It’s important to pursue­ my own interests.’’

While Sir Tim will stand down from his role in June, allowing another­ defence appointment to take up an eight-year post, it’s clear he will retain a strong interest in war graves.

He urges Australians to remem­ber not just Gallipoli but also the thousands of Anzacs on the Western Front.

“I understand why Gallipoli is an important part of Anzac culture­, but the huge efforts the Australians put in on the Western Front — I hope Australians know this hugely important contrib­ution’’ he says.

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Pay As You Go (PAYG) Withholding: If you have employees, you must withhold tax from their wages and remit it to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT): Applies if you provide benefits like cars or entertainment to employees.

2. Choosing the Right Business Structure

Your business structure affects your tax liabilities and obligations:

Sole Trader: Simple to set up but requires personal tax filing.

Partnership: Shared profits and tax responsibilities.

Company: Separate legal entity with a flat corporate tax rate.

Trust: Provides asset protection and tax benefits but requires compliance with strict regulations.

3. Claiming Business Deductions

Reducing taxable income is possible by claiming deductions for business-related expenses, including:

Operational Costs: Rent, utilities, office supplies.

Depreciation: Equipment, machinery, and business vehicles.

Marketing & Advertising: Expenses for digital marketing, branding, and promotions.

Work-Related Travel & Training: Business trips, workshops, and professional development.

4. Managing GST and BAS Reporting

Businesses registered for GST must:

Charge GST on sales and claim GST credits on purchases.

Lodge a Business Activity Statement (BAS) quarterly or monthly to report GST, PAYG, and other obligations.

5. Payroll Tax and Superannuation

Payroll Tax: Applies to businesses exceeding the wage threshold set by state governments.

Superannuation Guarantee (SG): Employers must contribute at least 11% of employees’ earnings to their super funds.

6. Compliance, Record-Keeping, and ATO Regulations

To avoid penalties and audits:

Maintain accurate records of transactions, receipts, and tax filings for at least five years.

Use cloud accounting software for automated tax reporting.

Stay updated on ATO guidelines to ensure compliance with new tax laws.

7. Tax Planning Strategies for Small Businesses

Use Small Business Tax Concessions: Take advantage of the instant asset write-off scheme and other deductions.

Optimize Cash Flow: Plan for tax payments in advance to avoid financial strain.

Seek Professional Advice: Engaging a tax expert ensures compliance and maximizes savings.

Conclusion

Understanding and managing Australian taxation is vital for small businesses to remain compliant and financially efficient. Accomate Australia & Global provides expert accounting and taxation services to help businesses navigate their tax responsibilities effortlessly.

Need assistance with taxation? Contact Accomate Australia & Global today for expert guidance!

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cant recall if I mentioned here already but myself and my best friend and her partner are going to WGT (goth festival in germany) next year and then hanging out in berlin for a week after that, late may / early june. we booked accom a few weeks ago.

last night depeche mode had an announcement about their upcoming album and tour. and something about depeche mode is that they Don’t Tour Australia (I think they came here Once and I guess were like ‘well lets never do that again’) so tour announcement means nothin to me, and I was more interested in the album announcment.

But. They are. Going to be playing at WGT. What the fuck. What the fuck. Lmao. found out last night but it’s hitting me again rn. wtf. I’m not like - I didn’t have any aspiration like ‘I MUST see them live before I die’ and I wouldn’t travel international for Any One Band but they ARE MY FAVOURITES SO... I cant believe that its lined up that the year me n kf can finally commit to WGT, they will be there... thats so cool.... lmao!!!!! wtf.

I will literally not believe it until May 26 2023 rolls around and we are there and they play, like I don’t have the kind of faith that allows more than that lol.

fun fact WGT tickets dont go on sale until March (they don’t ‘sell out’ so it’s not a concern, people say, but it is stressful when you have to travel from AUSTRALIA lol organising anything from here is always a bit more bonkers and expensive) so I dont feel assured of anything yet exaclty.

also btw. they chose the name memento mori for the album BEFORE band member andy died, so thats Interesting lol. keen to see how it sounds. I love uh their entire discog leading up to this so (no pressure) I’ll probably like it (NO PRESSURE). in the eyes of the world they’ve already tanked it a few times with flop albums which I Nonetheless Do Love, so like, for me it’ll be fine probs hehe.

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reapplied for uni accom on campus for semester 2, fingers crossed that i get accepted so i can move back to Canberra, i miss that city not gonna lie

if not I’m going to have to move out here in Adelaide bc I can’t stay home another 6 months. Nopeity noPe nope

I’ve attached some photos from the protest I went to on Saturday, very powerful stuff 🖤 going to make it my duty to educate myself on indigenous issues which are hugely overlooked here in Australia & African American and minority lives in America when my exams are done. I have a month off and plan to spend it educating myself.

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A Complete Guide to Australian Taxation for Small Businesses

Running a small business in Australia comes with various tax obligations that entrepreneurs must understand to ensure compliance and maximize tax benefits. From GST to income tax and deductions, navigating the taxation system can be complex. Accomate Australia, a leading provider of accounting, taxation, and financial services, has prepared this comprehensive guide to help small businesses stay informed and tax-efficient.

1. Understanding Business Tax Obligations

Small businesses in Australia are subject to different types of taxes, including:

Income Tax: Businesses must declare their income and pay tax on profits based on the corporate tax rate or individual tax rate (for sole traders).

Goods and Services Tax (GST): If your business has an annual turnover of $75,000 or more, GST registration is mandatory.

Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) Withholding: Employers must withhold tax from employee wages and remit it to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT): Applies to businesses that provide non-cash benefits to employees, such as cars or loans.

2. Business Structures and Their Tax Implications

The tax obligations of your business depend on its legal structure:

Sole Trader: Income is reported on a personal tax return; liable for individual tax rates.

Partnership: Each partner declares their share of business income on personal tax returns.

Company: Pays corporate tax at the applicable rate and must comply with ASIC regulations.

Trust: Business profits are distributed to beneficiaries, who pay tax individually.

3. Tax Deductions and Concessions for Small Businesses

Small businesses can claim deductions on expenses incurred in running the business, including:

Office rent and utilities

Business-related travel expenses

Employee wages and superannuation contributions

Marketing and advertising costs

Depreciation of business assets

Additionally, the Instant Asset Write-Off Scheme allows eligible businesses to immediately deduct the cost of certain assets.

4. Lodging Tax Returns and BAS Statements

Businesses must lodge annual income tax returns and, if registered for GST, submit Business Activity Statements (BAS) quarterly or monthly. Keeping accurate financial records and using accounting software like Xero or MYOB can streamline the process.

5. Common Tax Mistakes to Avoid

Failing to register for GST on time

Misclassifying expenses or missing eligible deductions

Not keeping proper financial records

Late tax return submissions leading to penalties

6. How Accomate Australia Can Help

Navigating the Australian tax system can be challenging, but expert assistance can simplify compliance. Accomate Australia provides tailored tax solutions, helping small businesses with:

Tax planning and compliance

GST and BAS reporting

Payroll and PAYG withholding

Maximizing deductions and minimizing liabilities

Final Thoughts

Understanding and managing taxation is crucial for small business success. By staying compliant and leveraging available tax benefits, businesses can optimize their financial health. Accomate Australia is here to support small businesses with expert guidance and professional taxation services.

Get in touch with Accomate Australia today for a hassle-free tax management experience!

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