Latest Tax News

“Compliance Made Easy” Package

This package includes all the business essentials for reporting to ATO and unlimited access to advice on taxation matters during the year. read more

Consider fringe benefits tax this festive season

Reminding businesses that while staff Christmas parties can attract fringe benefits tax (FBT) there may be exemptions available depending on the venue and cost per employee. read more

Business Christmas parties

Christmas parties are a great way to spread cheer and celebrate the achievements of your staff. When planning a work Christmas party, you should also be considering your tax and Occupational Health & Safety obligations. read more

Self-managed super funds urged to be careful with property investments

Alert to Self-managed super funds who invest in property without fully understanding their obligations under the law. read more

How superannuation reforms affect individuals and business

The Australian Government is making a series of improvements to super to help protect and grow the savings of all Australians. The first changes applied from 1 July 2012. Individuals To make the most of the improvements, there are a few small things you can do now that can mean big things for your lifestyle in retirement. So take a few small steps to get your super organised. Specifically, as a result of the changes: keeping track of your super will be easier your employer will provide more information about super on your payslip you will have more super for your future Businesses The changes to super mean there will be changes to your super and reporting obligations that you need to start preparing for. If you’re self-employed or have employees, you will need to make changes to the way you pay and report the super contributions you make. In the future, you will have to: provide super information on employees’ payslips progressively increase your super guarantee rate to 12% in annual steps make super guarantee payments for eligible employees 70 years old or older follow the data and e-commerce standard when making super contributions on behalf of your employees […] read more

Latest Tax Scam is hurting people

Scammers target job seekers - Don’t get caught. Don’t reveal to anyone you do not know your personal details, including your date of birth and tax file number. read more

New National Business Names Registration System

The new National Business Names Registration System has commenced, all business name registrations will be managed and administered by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Business Name Registration Your existing business name registration will automatically be transferred over into the new system. read more

Are your Business Register details up-to-date?

Did you know you have a legal obligation to keep your Australian business number (ABN) details up-to-date on the Australian Business Register by notifying of any changes within 28 days? read more

Business Fitness Assessment Service

A Business Fitness Assessment will help you target specific challenges in your business development and growth. read more

Simplify and automate your accounting

BankLink securely collects electronic copies of your statement information from your bank or financial institution and then delivers this directly to us. This help you easily manage your invoicing and payments to suppliers, without the complexity of a full accounting solution. South East Access is able to provide the business solution to suit your Business. read more