Small Business CGT concessions allow eligible small businesses to disregard or defer some or all of a capital gain resulting from the disposal of an active asset used in a small business. The small business CGT concessions are only available if certain conditions are met, with some of the concessions requiring further specific conditions to […]
Read moreThe long-awaited Single Touch Payroll system will apply to all employers from 1 July 2019. On the 1st March 2019, the bill extending Single Touch Payroll mandatory reporting to include small employers (fewer than 20 employees) received royal assent, meaning this is now law. What is Single Touch Payroll? Single Touch Payroll is a way […]
Read moreThis article considers the impact on depreciation and GST when purchasing a motor vehicle for your business. As a business owner you may be thinking of purchasing a motor vehicle as part of your business. While this may sound attractive, business owners should carefully consider the purchase price and its impact for tax and GST […]
Read moreAs a business owner, have you taken the time to consider the purpose of your website? We have recently upgraded ours and believe the purpose of your site will fall in two areas- confirmation and online lead generation. I must preface, I’m not an expert in this area – I’m an accountant. However that does […]
Read moreADVANTAGES OF STARTING UP A BUSINESS Advantages of starting your own small or medium business can include: Being your own boss – You can make your own decisions, keep your own time and not have to answer to “The Boss”. Hard work & know how – If you are a hard worker and / or have immense […]
Read moreAt Rogerson Kenny Business Accountants, we’ve put together a slideshow to explain the regulations surrounding tax invoice compliance for businesses. You can click through the slideshare, or scroll down to read a transcription below. BUSINESS FINANCE 101: CLAIMING GST CREDITS Are you registered for GST? In that case it is likely that you are eligible […]
Read moreAre you yet to embrace cloud accounting for your business? At Rogerson Kenny we’ve seen, time and time again, how cloud accounting has improved our clients’ business practices. Today we share our top five reasons why you should move your accounting to the cloud. REAL-TIME OVERVIEW OF YOUR FINANCES As a business owner you make […]
Read moreMany of our clients purchase a motor vehicle through their business. Understanding how the GST process works, will ensure you make the correct decision and understand how this purchase will affect your business when tax time rolls around. BUYING A CAR THROUGH YOUR BUSINESS Business owners looking at purchasing a new car that costs more […]
Read moreMaking the decision to purchase a business is a big one, and making sure you purchase the right business for you is absolutely crucial. There are a number of questions you need to ask, and decisions you need to make to ensure that you know everything about the business you’re buying before you make the […]
Read moreWatch our video below, or scroll down further to read a transcript of our video discussing the difference between a company and a family trust. Hi, Mark Rogerson here from Rogerson Kenny Business Accountants. A common question from our clients is: What is the difference between a company and a family trust? Well, today we’re […]
Read moreSETTING THE PRICE Setting the price for your business is one of the hardest tasks a business seller can do. Too high and it won’t sell, too low and you throw away all that hard work undertaken over the years to build the business up. You need to talk with as many parties as possible […]
Read moreInsuring your business premises and your business assets is a critical part of establishing a business. For people new to business, insurance can seem like the last thing you want to do in addition to an already long list of expenses. However, if your business is not insured, you may not cover financially from disaster, […]
Read moreOVERVIEW The information below provides an overview of the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) concessions available for small business and the basic conditions you must satisfy to access these concessions. The concessions reduce the capital gain on business assets that you must include in your assessable income. Your must first satisfy the basic conditions that apply […]
Read moreYou and your employees have certain obligations to each other under common law. You also have obligations under Federal and State & Territory laws, industrial awards and agreements, tribunal decisions and employment contracts. DO YOU NEED TO REGISTER FOR PAYG WITHHOLDING? If you have employees you must register for PAYG Withholding and withhold amounts including: […]
Read moreADVANTAGES OF PURCHASING A BUSINESS Advantages of purchasing a small or medium business can include: An existing customer base and existing contracts A good business history increases the likelihood of success and profitability An immediate income is generate as the business remains operational Existing suppliers and existing credit terms Existing staff, management and systems Existing […]
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