Expert insights on accounting, tax planning, tax strategies, and construction
TPAR, super for subcontractors, Payday Super, job costing, utes and structures - everything a Perth builder or tradie needs to know in 2026, plus what a construction accountant should cost.
The ATO is chasing unpaid business tax debt hard - $115 billion outstanding and Director Penalty Notices up 136% in a year. When GST, PAYG and super debts become a builder-director's personal liability, and how to get ahead of it.
Xero's AI now reconciles most of your bank feed by itself, and tools like Claude handle supplier statements and pre-BAS checks. What to automate, prompts that actually work, and why job costing and GST on property should stay off it.
$21.2 billion sits in lost super across 7.5 million accounts, and construction creates them faster than most. Stapling, the subcontractor super trap, what a choice of fund breach now costs - and the voluntary disclosure lever most builders don't know about.
Property and construction is a named ATO focus area this year. The margin scheme, subdivisions, Division 7A, trust distributions after the Bendel decision, TPAR and contractor classification - and where the real money is lost.
If you're already spending six figures a year on materials, fuel, subcontractors and software, the right business credit card quietly turns that spend into flights, fuel credits or cashback.
A 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts, the end of the 50% CGT discount, and negative gearing changes on established residential property. What it actually means for Perth business owners.
Professional-grade tools are a legitimate - and often overlooked - tax deduction for tradies. What counts, how the instant asset write-off applies, and the three mistakes that cost money.
The ATO has signalled a clear intention to tighten oversight of income splitting and Personal Services Income arrangements. How to assess whether your structure sits in the low-risk or high-risk zone.
30 June comes around fast. The practical, no-fluff checklist we walk our clients through every year - tax, compliance, payroll, and the deductions most owners leave on the table.
The biggest change to superannuation in a generation. What construction businesses need to prepare now.
The threshold drops to $1,000 from 1 July 2026 unless extended again. How to make the most of it before the window closes.
Finding the right small business accountant in Perth can save you thousands in tax and hours in admin. What to look for and the questions to ask before you sign up.
Twelve weeks until 30 June is the perfect amount of time to make considered decisions about asset purchases, superannuation contributions, and debt management.
March 31 is the end of the FBT year. A single company dual cab with unrestricted private use can generate an FBT liability north of $15,000 a year. Your week-by-week action plan.
If you're a Perth builder operating through a company, Division 7A is one of the most dangerous provisions in Australian tax law. The five traps builders fall into most often.
The 50% CGT discount is under scrutiny. Whether changes happen this year or down the track, now is the time to understand your position and plan accordingly.
The economy isn't killing construction businesses - poor financial planning is. What really causes builder insolvencies and how to protect your business.
Your BAS obligations don't have to be stressful. Lodgement cycles, due dates, and why using a registered BAS agent could save you time, money, and penalties.
Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) is one of the most misunderstood taxes in Australia - and one of the easiest ways for businesses to accidentally fall foul of the ATO.
GST compliance is a headache in construction. Between staged payments, subcontractors, and retentions, there are plenty of ways to get it wrong.
For builders and tradies, financial admin is a top stressor. How outsourcing your accounting can free you to focus on what you do best.
Growing pains in property development: when financial admin takes over, it's time to offload tasks to specialists and reclaim your time.
Many Australian property investors miss out on thousands of dollars in deductions each year simply because they don't know what they're entitled to.
Managing finances in property isn't simple. The right accounting software can save hours each week, reduce costly errors, and keep your business compliant.
Scaling a property management firm doesn't begin with marketing tricks - it begins with clean, dependable books that support transparency and strategic insight.
Smart structuring, correct use of depreciation rules, and proactive tax planning can transform a property portfolio's after-tax returns.
Growth in Australian property development and management isn't sustainable without financial clarity. Reports aren't just compliance documents - they're strategic tools.
Effective budgeting gives property managers more than just spending limits - it creates operational clarity and financial confidence to drive NOI and protect cash flow.
Many firms suffer from quiet but costly accounting errors that erode profitability. Most stem from managing accounting internally without dedicated expertise.
Managing payroll is one of the most critical - and risk-exposed - functions in any business. Despite its growing popularity, misconceptions still cause hesitation.
Commercial property can be an exceptional wealth-building asset in Australia - but only if it is structured, reported and taxed correctly.
