Blog
24 Nov 2021, 3:33 PM
New legislation requires all company directors to apply for a unique Director Identification Number.
22 Nov 2021, 5:07 PM
Scamming is becoming more sophisticated and SMSF trustees are often the target.
21 Oct 2021, 2:08 PM
Super stapling is new legislation commencing 1 November 2021 and will affect how businesses onboard new employees.
1 Sep 2021, 11:54 AM
How to Spring Clean your business to improve efficiency (hint promote remote work and go paperless)
25 Aug 2021, 10:31 AM
Esperance Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCI) Business After Hours, hosted by Smith Shearer and Kitto & Kitto, 12 August 2021
27 Jul 2021, 5:30 PM
Another round of targeted Small Business Lockdown Assistance Grants have been announced by the WA Government to assist small businesses who were impacted by the recent four-day lockdown (from 12.01am on Tuesday 29 June, until 12.01am on Tuesday 6 July) and interim restrictions.
23 Jul 2021, 5:28 PM
Smith Shearer, in collaboration with Kitto and Kitto Lawyers, will be hosting the ECCI Business After Hours on 12 August 2021
5 Jul 2021, 11:58 AM
On 29th May 2021, an announcement was made that the temporary minimum pension drawdown amounts would be extended until 30 June 2022.
9 Jun 2021, 3:19 PM
You may have seen that recently the ATO announced changes to the way businesses must now report Single Touch Payroll (STP). There is a chance this might affect reporting for your business, so to clear up any confusion, we’ve put together the below information to help you work out what you need to do.
9 Jun 2021, 3:00 PM
From 1 July 2021, the standard Superannuation Guarantee (SG) rate will increase from 9.5% up to 10%. It’s part of the government’s commitment to increase the SG by half a percent each year until 2025, when the SG rate will reach 12%.
9 Jun 2021, 3:10 PM
The ATO have recently expanded their data-matching activity into the Superannuation Guarantee (GS). This means employers obligated to pay SG are facing increased audit activity.
1 Jun 2021, 12:47 PM
If you intend to claim a tax deduction for super payments you make for employees in the 2020-21 income year, those payments must be accepted by the SBSCH on or before 23 June 2021.
18 May 2021, 4:39 PM
From an SMSF perspective, there were some welcome surprises for SMSF trustees, the key measures that you should be aware of are outlined in this article.
11 May 2021, 1:31 PM
The Western Australian Government has announced a targeted grants program to assist small businesses highly impacted by the recent Perth and Peel lockdown. Is your business eligible?
7 May 2021, 6:47 PM
It’s Mothers Day this weekend (time to panic buy flowers if you had forgotten!), and while it’s a great time to celebrate the mothers in your life, it’s also a timely reminder for us all to recognise the value that working mums bring to the workplace every day of the year.
27 Apr 2021, 4:03 PM
Estate planning laws in all Australian states grapple with the tension between a Will-maker’s testamentary freedom (the right to give their property to whom they choose)
19 Nov 2020, 11:05 AM
Everything you need to know about the estate planning process or updating your estate plan.
1 Oct 2020, 7:10 PM
Everything you need to know if you are considering moving your business online.
6 Aug 2020, 4:20 PM
You may be aware that ASIC Fees increased as of 1 July 2020.
31 Jul 2020, 11:48 AM
Everything you need to know about JobKeeper 2.0.
2 Oct 2020, 12:52 PM
Individual tax returns are due by the 31st of October.
27 May 2020, 5:03 PM
A reflection upon life in lockdown, for business owners and individuals alike.
28 Apr 2020, 5:29 PM
It may seem as though there's a lot of information out there for small business owners in relation to COVID-19, but it's difficult to find specific guidance for agribusiness. We've put together a concise list of six key strategies that are relevant to those in the farming and agriculture industries.
28 Apr 2020, 5:11 PM
What you need to action as an employer in order to prepare for the JobKeeper payments.
3 Apr 2020, 6:10 PM
Last night, Scott Morrison unveiled a $130 billion plan to keep Australians in jobs - the JobKeeper wage subsidy. Under the JobKeeper Payment, businesses affected by COVID-19 will be able to access a subsidy from the Government to continue paying their eligible employees.
3 Apr 2020, 6:33 PM
The federal government has announced a number of stimulus initiatives to support businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, but there has been some confusion around what support is provided to sole traders and freelancers.
3 Apr 2020, 7:07 PM
The Prime Minister released details of the second round of the Government’s economic plan to combat the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. The new economic plan will provide significant benefits to SME businesses and households in addition to the stimulus package announced on 12 March 2020.
17 Dec 2019, 12:53 PM
Regardless of whether the risk of Coronavirus affecting your business is low to moderate, or whether Coronavirus is having a significant impact on your daily operations, it’s important to consider how solid your business continuity plan is. How can your business prepare for and continue to operate after the effects of the Coronavirus epidemic have been felt?
4 Mar 2020, 5:20 PM
As we commence the third fiscal quarter, it’s a timely reminder to consider your options for the instant asset write-off as there may only be a limited amount of time remaining to claim this deduction.
11 Mar 2020, 4:20 PM
Whether your business is large or small, well-established or in start-up mode, you need to take a planned approach to managing cashflow during the holiday season. Here are few tips for keeping on top of cashflow management during the Christmas/New Year holiday period.
17 Dec 2019, 12:48 PM
Whether your business is large or small, well-established or in start-up mode, you need to take a planned approach to managing cashflow during the holiday season. Here are few tips for keeping on top of cashflow management during the Christmas/New Year holiday period.