Superannuation
MONEY
Cash splash: 12 ways to beat the taxman
Annette Sampson Another financial year done and dusted. Well, almost. With a little more than four weeks to go until June 30, it is high time to get in some last-minute tax planning.
Special Report
How to negotiate a wheel deal
Steering your fleet towards the right policy can be tricky, but here's some advice to smooth the way, writes Marcella Bidinost.
BUSINESS MAXIMS
Tax tactics: maximise your return
Max Newnham Tax return time is approaching, so make sure you don't land yourself with a large bill.
Finance
Taxing times - how to prepare your business
Christopher Niesche With the end of financial year fast approaching, it’s time for small businesses to start getting their tax in order and gearing up to take advantage of some law changes coming into force in the new...
BUSINESS MAXIMS
Get ready to sell
Max Newnham There is a very good reason why every small business owner should operate their business as if they are going to sell it.
Pay tax at the lowest possible rate
Max Newnham We're opening a cafe in a few weeks' time. How can we maximise our tax claims?
BUSINESS MAXIMS
A question of profits
Business Maxims Operating a business through a company can be a great idea when starting out. But the tax benefit can be outweighed when profits have built up.
WORKING FROM HOME
Tax tactics: what to claim when you work from home
Business Maxims Q. I run a plumbing business from home. What can I claim?
Super savings total $1.5b over four years
Federal government to reduce what it gives to low and middle-income earners through super co-contribution from mid-2012.
How to write off business costs
Business Maxims Q. We recently set up an office - can we claim painting and other costs?
FINANCE
Keeping your lenders in the loop
Tony Kaye Having a better relationship with your bank could save you if push comes to shove. Here's how to do it.
Can't pay the ATO? Don't do a runner
Max Newnham Often the first financial commitments that cash-strapped businesses ignore are payments due to the tax office.
We owe ourselves salaries
Business Maxims Q. Can we claim our salaries - which we don't have the money for - as a tax deduction?
BUSINESS MAXIMS
The ABCs of GST
Max Newnham When you own a business there are countless rules and regulations that must be met.
Business alert: no dividends in skipping super
Ruth Williams Small businesses struggling with tight cash flows have been warned not to fall behind on employee super payments
BUSINESS MAXIMS
How do I get rollover relief?
Max Newnham Q. I'm a physio doing home visits and need better equipment. Could I claim these under CGT rollover relief?
Mark Bouris
Profitability always a cash-22 situation
Mark Bouris Make sure you know your customers and be clear on what they look for from you.
Don't get caught without cover
Business Maxims There are many ways to own and operate a business. Some of them are simple, such as a sole trader or partnership, where the owner earns income as a share of profits.
Fail to plan, plan to fail
Christopher Niesche Succession is a vital, often overlooked, part of self-employment.
Mark Bouris
Small and non-bank lenders worth a look
Mark Bouris The truth is that you can't influence a rate cut, but you can look for a better deal.
