The ATO has numerous targeted audit and matching programs annually. The ATO is fast becoming adept at installing and using the best technology to find tax cheats, and has already spent $800 million..
As someone who works with small and medium sized businesses I frequently get asked, “How are SMEs faring?” At the moment my answer would be they are operating amid a great deal of uncertainty...
Effective from 28 June 2010 your company may pay dividends other than out of company profits provided certain requirements are met. These changes may permit, for example a start-up company or a..
For the 2009–10 income year and all future years, your reportable super contributions will affect the income tests for some tax offsets, deductions, concessions, the Medicare levy surcharge, and..
The other day I was asked why some small businesses fail and others succeed and it got me thinking about the defining characteristics of Australian small businesses.
Attending the COSBOA National Small Business Summit earlier this month, I had the opportunity to hear both major political parties address small business owners and supporters.
Azure Group managing director, Michael Derin was invited to be a panelist at the recent National Small Business Summit held in Brisbane. Azure Group was well represented with Michael on a panel..
The Government's paid parental leave (GPPL) scheme was passed through parliament on Thursday, 17 June 2010 and will apply to births or adoptions on or after 1 January 2011.
