by Quinns_News | Mar 4, 2015 | Tax Advice and Updates
Generally, you can claim a deduction for most expenses you incur in running your business as long as they are directly related to earning your assessable income. Working or operating expenses (for example, advertising or accounting fees and wages) can be claimed in...
by Quinns_News | Feb 25, 2015 | Tax Advice and Updates
Non Taxable Donations Generally, when a taxpayer makes a donation (cash or property) to a charity or other deductible gift recipient (DGR) they could claim a deduction. However, if it is a testamentary gift, the deceased estate cannot claim a deduction. Therefore, if...
by Quinns_News | Feb 25, 2015 | Accounting News
The deadline for annual Goods and Service Tax (GST) returns is fast approaching. You can either lodge your GST return monthly, quarterly or annually depending on your eligibility. If your business reports annually, you must complete the return to report GST by the...
by Quinns_News | Feb 18, 2015 | Legal News
One of the first things to be aware of when setting up a new business is the host of legal issues that will affect you. Business names, Australian Business Numbers, licenses, business structures, contracts, copyright and the privacy act are all pertinent legal issues...
by Quinns_News | Feb 18, 2015 | Accounting News
How to Calculate Depreciation All businesses and organisations need to account for the consumption, or depreciation, of their assets over time in a way which accounts for the assets’ declining value. Depreciation is defined as the value of an asset over its useful...
by Quinns_News | Feb 11, 2015 | Accounting News
If you’re planning on moving from your current home but don’t intend to sell, you may be eligible for the six year Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exemption. The six year CGT rule is an especially useful exemption to understand if you are moving interstate or overseas to live...
by Quinns_News | Feb 11, 2015 | Accounting News
Get out of Debt Anyone who has experienced working with a client or supplier that didn’t pay their bills on time knows that dealing with business debts can be a painful experience. Avoiding late payment is vital to a business’ cash flow, financial viability and...
by Quinns_News | Jan 28, 2015 | Legal News
Sort your Business Structure When setting up or restructuring your business, there are several potential business structures you can choose. The most common types of business structures available to business owners are sole trader, partnership, company and trust. The...
by Quinns_News | Jan 28, 2015 | Consumer News
Registering your business name is a crucial action when setting up or redesigning your business, but if you want to gain better protection of your brand or logo you should consider registering it as a trademark. Unlike registering a business name, registering a...
by Quinns_News | Jan 21, 2015 | Consumer News
Death isn’t a topic anyone likes to dwell on, but the consequences of dying without a will can be far reaching and chaotic for those left behind. Making a valid will can be a confronting task, not least because it brings to mind the fact of our own mortality. But it’s...
