How do you know when a Hobby becomes a business?
More and more Australians have a ‘side hustle’ or sell products in their leisure time to make a few extra dollars. From arts and crafts [...]
Does your payroll include new paid family and domestic violence leave?
Millions of Australians are affected by family or domestic violence every year. Knowledge and planning can help you as an employer support your employee. From [...]
Big changes are happening now with claiming your working from home expenses.
We are well into the 2023 tax season, with that the ATO has released their new guidelines for claiming working from-home expenses which will affect [...]
Potential to save tax through private health
If you don’t have private hospital cover and earn above a certain level of income, you might be paying additional tax. Medicare Levy Have you [...]
Have you got a strategy for a financial stress free holiday period?
Holidays are meant to be a time to spend with family, friends and have a chance to recharge for the year ahead. Unfortunately, for business [...]
Scam Awareness Week
At Holden Accountants, we take our clients security very seriously. This week is Scam Awareness Week 2022, so we are getting in touch to share [...]
When was your SMSF’s investment Strategy last reviewed?
If you are a trustee of a Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) you are required by law to ensure your fund has an investment strategy. [...]
Is it time to review your contractual agreements with independent contractors?
Contractors have different workplace rights and protections from employees. Whether you are a contractor or hire contractors it is important to understand the different rules. [...]
Cryptocurrency and Taxes
For the most part the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has taken a good faith approach to the accounting of cryptocurrencies. This is unlikely to last [...]
Reminder: STP finalisation declarations and TPAR reporting are due!
Reminder Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR) is due by 28 August each year and penalties may be applied if they are not completed on time. [...]