Practical, plain-English advice on tax, BAS, bookkeeping, Xero and more - written by our Chartered Accountants to help your business stay compliant and grow.
Real 2026-27 numbers at $150k, $300k and $500k profit: how much a company or trust saves over staying a sole trader, the PSI trap for contractors, and what the proposed 2028 trust minimum tax means for you.
Read article →What a Perth small business accountant should cost in 2026, the difference between a bookkeeper, BAS agent, tax agent and Chartered Accountant, the questions to ask before you hire, and the red flags to avoid.
Read article →The ATO is chasing $115 billion in unpaid tax debt and Director Penalty Notices are up 136% in a year. When GST, PAYG and super debts become a director's personal liability - and the simple habit that keeps you out of trouble.
Read article →Xero's AI now reconciles most of your bank feed on its own, and tools like Claude handle the messy work that never fit inside Xero. What to automate, the prompts that actually work, and the twenty percent you should never hand over.
Read article →There's $21.2 billion sitting in lost and unclaimed super across 7.5 million accounts. How to find yours in five minutes, the insurance check almost nobody makes before consolidating, and the stapled fund obligation that quietly creates lost super in Perth businesses.
Read article →The ATO has close to a billion dollars of extra compliance funding, roughly 30 data-matching programs and a risk profile on every taxpayer in Australia. Three habits - not clever tax planning - are what keep a small business off its radar.
Read article →The ATO has signalled exactly where it will direct its compliance attention. A plain-English breakdown of the key risks - Division 7A, trust distributions, CGT concessions and GST - and what to check before it comes knocking.
Read article →There's a point in every growing business when staying as a sole trader stops being the smart move - and starts costing you real money. A plain-English breakdown of tax rates, liability, control and when it's time to switch.
Read article →Most small businesses are running serious money through their accounts every month. Used carefully, the right business credit card turns routine outflows into Qantas Points or cashback - without changing what you buy or who you buy it from.
Read article →Landmark proposals on discretionary trusts, CGT discount cuts, and negative gearing changes. Here's a clear-eyed breakdown of what the 2026–27 Federal Budget means for Perth business owners, investors, and family groups.
Read article →From 1 July 2026, paying super quarterly is over. Every employer must pay super on each payday. We walk through the full ATO employer checklist - qualifying earnings, the 7-day rule, SGC penalties, and what to do before the deadline.
Read article →The practical EOFY checklist we walk our clients through every year - covering records, deductions, super, payroll, and the decisions most business owners leave too late.
Read article →The ATO is actively targeting income splitting through family trusts and PSI arrangements. Here's what Perth business owners need to know to stay onside.
Read article →The write-off threshold drops to $1,000 from 1 July unless extended. Here's what eligible Perth small businesses need to know about eligibility, how the deduction works, and common mistakes to avoid.
Read article →Wondering what you'll pay for a tax return in Perth? We break down typical accountant fees, what affects the price, and how to make sure you're getting value for money.
Read article →Many sole traders in Western Australia try to manage their own tax and accounts. Here's an honest look at when you can DIY - and when it's time to bring in a professional.
Read article →If your business is registered for GST, you need to lodge a BAS. But what exactly is it, what does it cover, and what happens if you miss the deadline? We explain everything.
Read article →Book a free, no-obligation consultation with our Chartered Accountants in Perth. We'll listen, answer your questions, and give you a clear picture of how we can help.
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