tax
Five tips for smarter money decisions in 2018
You shouldn’t take your foot off the pedal even if you feel your financial situation is under control, as mistakes can be easily made, says Jonathan Philpot, wealth management expert People …
Balancing the books
What are the business implications of the 2017 Federal Budget? Peter Bembrick of HLB Mann Judd explains some key changes Instant write-off The Government confirmed that the small business instant …
$20k write-off, business measures lauded
Business stakeholders have welcomed some of the tax measures in the 2017 Budget, but have concerns about others The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Kate Carnell has …
Payroll tax holds small business back
Victoria’s cut to regional payroll tax will assist jobs and growth, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says Victorian Treasurer, Tim Pallas, announced the payroll tax cut …
Tax petrol 10c a litre to fight obesity
Experts have come up with a new suggestion in the fight against obesity: lift petrol taxes The idea is based on a new study from Deakin Health Economics, at the …
The week in review
Happy Easter! We take a look back at the last week in community pharmacy As we head towards Easter, sector eyes have been looking towards next month’s Federal Budget: there’s …
Keep tax deductibility on assets up to $20k: Quilty
Guild executive director David Quilty has praised the Turnbull Government’s Enterprise Tax Plan And the Guild is seeking to retain immediate tax deductibility of asset purchases up to $20,000 beyond …
Small business tax cuts will be shot in the arm
The “highly anticipated” tax cut for small businesses will provide much needed relief for owners, says Kate Carnell An Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) report shows the …
Sector woes not enough to reduce Tax Office penalty
Price disclosure, competition cited in unsuccessful bid to reduce Tax Office penalties The owner of a number of pharmacies in NSW who relied on his accountant and staff for tax …
Tax cuts to benefit pharmacy: Guild
Community pharmacy small businesses stand to benefit from cuts to company and personal income tax, an increased tax discount and instant equipment write-offs contained in tonight’s Budget, says the Guild in a …
Budget 2016: Jobs and growth, and SME tax cuts
Jobs and growth are the key focus of a Budget to which business groups have responded positively. Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, former pharmacist and beyondblue CEO Kate …
Soft drink makers say ‘no’
Soft drinks tax hikes in the UK is “absurd” and will not end the global obesity epidemic, says the Australian Beverages Council. Its CEO Geoff Parker says the move is …