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Author: Craig Dangar

Understanding your Hospitality Business

This article, tailored for hospitality business owners and written from an accountant’s perspective, outlines key strategies for measuring business performance. It covers financial metrics, expense management, customer satisfaction, employee performance, operational efficiency, online presence, market position, financial health indicators, and the importance of professional advice. The aim is to provide a comprehensive view of how to assess and enhance the performance of a hospitality business effectively.

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Providing Tax Information

This article, written from a tax agent’s perspective, encourages the use of digital documents and tools for collecting and organising tax return information. It covers the digital collection of personal and income information, organising expense records, handling health insurance and other documents, utilising accounting software, email and secure portal communication, and the overall benefits of a digital approach. The focus is on enhancing efficiency, security, and environmental sustainability in the tax preparation process.

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Getting Ready for Your Tax Return

This article, intended for individuals preparing for their tax returns and written from an accountant’s perspective, provides a detailed guide on how to prepare efficiently. It covers the collection of personal information, income documents, expense records, health insurance details, other income and deductions, review of the previous tax return, capital gains considerations, organisational tips, and the importance of seeking professional advice if necessary. The aim is to ensure a thorough and smooth tax filing process.

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What is the tax on company profits?

This article, intended for Australian business owners and written from an accountant’s perspective, provides a comprehensive overview of the taxes on company profits in Australia. It covers the corporate tax rate, calculation of taxable profit, payment of corporate tax, dividend imputation system, Capital Gains Tax, Goods and Services Tax, and state taxes. The aim is to guide business owners in understanding the various tax obligations associated with company profits.

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Xero in your Business

This article, from an accountant’s perspective, outlines the benefits of using Xero for business financial management. It covers aspects such as real-time financial overview, cloud-based convenience, invoicing and payments, integration with other tools, bank feeds and reconciliation, collaboration with accountants, reporting and analysis, compliance simplification, and data security. The focus is on how Xero can enhance financial processes, improve decision-making, and contribute to business success.

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Getting Ready for 2024 Tax Season

This article, written for clients from a tax agent’s perspective, provides a detailed checklist of the information and documents needed to complete a tax return. It covers personal information, income details, expense records, health insurance information, additional financial details, and specific considerations for business owners and contractors. The aim is to help taxpayers prepare effectively for their tax return, ensuring accuracy and completeness in their filing.

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Preparing for your Tax Return meeting

This article, intended for clients and written from a tax agent’s perspective, provides a comprehensive checklist for preparing for a tax appointment. It covers essential documents and information related to personal identification, income, expenses, health insurance, additional financial documents, debt information, previous tax returns, and specific considerations for business owners. The aim is to guide clients in efficiently preparing for their tax appointment, ensuring a smooth and effective tax filing process.

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Laundry and Uniform Expenses

This article, tailored for individual taxpayers and written from a tax agent’s perspective, explains the conditions under which uniform and laundry expenses can be claimed on a tax return. It covers eligibility, non-eligible clothing, claiming laundry expenses, record-keeping requirements, special items, how to claim the deduction, and the importance of seeking professional advice if necessary. The focus is on helping taxpayers understand and navigate the specific rules regarding work-related clothing deductions.

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Your NDIS Business

This article, written for NDIS business owners from a business advisor’s perspective, outlines key strategies for measuring business performance. It covers financial performance metrics, service quality metrics, operational efficiency, compliance, risk management, growth, innovation indicators, and the importance of seeking professional advice. The focus is on providing a comprehensive approach to evaluating both the financial and service-oriented aspects of an NDIS business.

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What happens when you sell your business?

This article, written for business owners from a business accountant’s perspective, explains the various tax consequences associated with selling a business. It covers Capital Gains Tax, small business CGT concessions, GST considerations, income tax implications, employee entitlements, handling business debt, record keeping, reporting requirements, and the importance of seeking professional advice. The focus is on guiding business owners through the complex tax landscape associated with business sales.

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