Does MyTax apply to your tax?
Bert Girle, Director Have you heard of The Government’s roll out of the new MyTax system? Users all over Australia will be receiving text messages to inform them over the coming weeks. So what does...
View ArticleAre you a high-income earner wondering how to manage the debt levy this...
Jaynesh Gounder, Director The Abbott Government’s Temporary Budget Repair Levy on high-income earners may have been given the green light, but there are ways to plan around it. This debt levy will be...
View Article$20,000 IMMEDIATE TAX DEDUCTION FOR SMALL BUSINESS ASSETS
Is Cash Flow a concern in your Business? One consideration is the instant tax deduction for assets costing less than $20,000 (i.e. up to $19,999 excluding GST), which allows Small Businesses to bring...
View ArticleClaiming home office expenses in your 2016 tax return
Many aren’t aware that they can claim home office expenses. Whether your self-employed, a business owner or an employee – do you perform some of your work from home? If you do, here is a quick...
View ArticleTax Planning for the future
Let tax planning be more than just getting a bigger refund It’s the first quarter of the new financial year. It’s the best time to sit down and start to map out your financial year goals and ensure...
View ArticleClaiming Work Travel Expenses
If you travel or are on the road for work purposes, it’s likely you can claim related expenses on your annual tax return. In many cases employers may cover the costs of petrol and accommodation but...
View ArticleGetting the most out of your Accountant
Growing businesses rapidly find they need the services of an accountant in order to help them manage the finances of their business. But which services do you actually need, how should you pay for...
View ArticleGoogle to charge GST from November 1st 2016
Google announced last week that as of 1 November 2016, the company will be charging Australian customers 10% GST as they “will be bound by the terms of the contract and will be providing the service to...
View ArticleHow to not lose your family wealth
How to not lose your family wealth? Family wealth can take a lifetime to accrue, but can also disappear in an instant through poorly considered generosity. This 3 minute read may be one of the most...
View ArticleWhat Business Structure is right for me?
Setting up a business can be a daunting time. Ensuring you have the right structure in place is vital and could save you from expensive and excessive tax bills down the track once you’re making larger...
View ArticleHow to get the most from your Accountant | Part 2
The best accountants add value to your business – here’s how to make sure your accountant is ticking all the boxes. Here is our promised final 5 of 10 tips for getting the most from your accountant...
View ArticleThe biggest changes to super in a decade – how to capitalise now!
Major changes to tax and superannuation have just been approved by the Government in early December 2016. These are the biggest changes in the last 10 years. They are significant. Most of these...
View Article2017-18 Tax Planning Starts Now
There are 5 key things all business owners must consider right now. Some of them are brilliant wealth creation ideas. Please read on… 30 June will be here before we know it. Let us help you get the...
View ArticleWhat can I claim for work travel expenses?
So you’re travelling around for work and want to know what you can and can’t claim with your travel? In order to claim travel expenses as a tax deduction, you need to ensure that the correct...
View ArticleBert Girle announced as a National Finalist as Partner of the Year
We are thrilled to announce that Bert Girle has been shortlisted as a finalist to win Partner of the Year (<1 billion revenue) at the 2017 Australian Accounting Awards, hosted by Accountants Daily,...
View Article2017 Federal Budget- Breaking it down
So another Federal Budget was handed down last night, and on the big scale of things, has left many things untouched. The good news? Business can continue as normal without having to get their head...
View ArticleBuild your financial wealth with Agilis
You’re far too busy running your business, doing your job, or managing your household, to hunt down a better interest rate, investigate new investment opportunities or review your personal insurance to...
View ArticleAgilis Accountants & Advisors receives a record 8 finalist nominations!
Agilis Accountants is in the running to take out 8 awards in one of Australia’s most coveted SMSF awards. Having a finalist in 8 categories is more than any other accounting or SMSF firm in QLD and is...
View ArticleConvert to HTTPS by October 2017 or Lose Rankings
Google is now warning webmasters to switch from non-secure HTTP to HTTPS, or risk losing traffic. The deadline is October 2017. If you run a website, chances are, you rely on traffic to get sales...
View ArticleWhat Business Structure is right for me?
Setting up a business can be a daunting time. Ensuring you have the right structure in place is vital and could save you from expensive and excessive tax bills down the track once you’re making larger...
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