Annual GST Return Due Shortly

Businesses are required to charge a Goods and Services Tax (GST) at the rate of 10% on nominated goods and services that they supply to customers. The GST payable is included in the price paid by the recipient of the goods and services, and the supplier must pass this...

Understanding NSW duty payments

Stamp Duty Key Points Duty, which is commonly known as stamp duty, is levied upon the sale of shares and property to cover the cost of the legal documents and processes of such transactions and is enforced by state governments. As a purchaser or borrower you may be...

Payroll Tax for the 2010-11 financial year.

The vast majority of businesses in Australia employ staff and payroll is usually one of their largest expenses. Payroll Tax is imposed on wages that are exchanged from the employer to the worker, and is generally applied to the annual payroll of employers or a linked...

SME Challenges in 2011

Every business faces challenges, especially SMEs (Small to Medium Enterprises). There are a few specific challenges that have been forecasted for the year ahead, which business owners are likely to encounter during 2011. If these are potential problems for your...