10 Tips for Better Cyber Security
We live in a digital world where our business data and (crucially) our personal data is under constant attack.
Opportunities for business owners and entrepreneurs
Our team at Strategem is always looking for arising opportunities to help support our clients in growing their business.
Ways to Maximise Your Super
A little goes a long way with compound earnings. The earlier in your working life you start paying attention to your super, the better off you will be at retirement.
Superannuation for Young People
If you’re just starting in the workforce, it pays to learn about superannuation and how you can make the most of it.
Holiday cashflow for your small business
Whether you’re heading into a holiday period, or just planning to take a break (and congratulations, because a healthy business means work-life balance), it’s important to keep your cashflow under control.
ATO Warning to SMSFs: Paying the price for non-compliance
There are various courses of action available to the ATO when trustees of self-managed super funds ('SMSFs') have not complied with the super laws, including applying administrative penalties.
Christmas Parties and Presents and Tax!
There are various courses of action available to the ATO when trustees of self-managed super funds ('SMSFs') have not complied with the super laws, including applying administrative penalties.
How to improve your year end processes and planning for 2023
We're well into the final quarter of the year, with 2023 just a few months around the corner.
Business and Community Sport Flood Recovery Grants program
On Wednesday 9th November, the Victorian Government’s Business and Community Sport Flood Recovery Grants program was launched.
The Victorian Government has announced the following flood relief grants for affected businesses
Eligible for a one-off payment of $5,000 to support clean-up, safety inspections, repairs, the hiring of equipment and purchase of stock that businesses need to get back in business as quickly as possible.
Company Director? You’ll need a Director Identification Number from now on
The ATO has reminded directors that they need to apply for a director ID by 30 November 2022.
Strategem Practice Update – September 2022
The Federal Government has expanded the list of State and Territory COVID-19 grant programs that may be tax-free to eligible businesses.
Victorian Government announces $2,000 grants for small businesses
As part of the 2022-2023 State Budget, the Victorian Government have announced grants available to small businesses under the Small Business Specialist Advice Pathways Program.
Practice Update
The ATO is focusing on four major concerns this tax season when it comes to rental properties.
What you can expect from the new Government
Anthony Albanese has been sworn in as Australia’s 31st Prime Minister and a Government formed.
Strategem Practice Update
The below update covers the key areas to be aware of this tax season.
Changes to superannuation contribution
Several key super changes which may impact your ability to contribute to your SMSF, are set to take effect from 1 July 2022.
Superannuation changes set to come into effect
A number of proposed changes to the superannuation legislation are likely to come into effect as at 1 July 2021 giving Australian’s the ability to put more money into their retirement funds.
Support for businesses impacted by Victorian lockdown
Following the Victorian Government's announcement regarding the extension of the circuit breaker lockdown, additional support has been announced to provide assistance to those businesses most impacted.
Good Budget news for aged care
The good news is that this year's Budget did not increase how much we pay for the aged care services that we access.