The Dos and Don’ts of Small Business Tax

Tips on Small Business Tax Small Business Tax can seem like a foreign language, especially when there are so many grey areas. That is why Chris Morris, our Business Development and structuring Specialist, has provided a general list of small business tax do’s and don’ts. DO – Begin with the end in mind. To determine…

Reducing Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) Liability for SMEs

What is Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT)? A fringe benefit is a benefit provided in respect of employment. This effectively means a benefit provided to an employee (or their associate) because they are an employee. An example of a fringe benefit being provided to an employee may be one of the following: Allowing your employees to…

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4 Tax Planning Strategies You Need to Know

Advivo explains the most effective strategies to approach tax planning.  Effective tax planning minimises tax payable meaning you’re not paying more tax than you should be. Understanding the principles of tax planning and tax structuring is crucial for both individuals and businesses. First, let’s delve into the question: What exactly is tax planning?  What is…

Minor and Infrequent FBT: Is Your Vehicle Under Attack?

Advivo Accountants and Advisors explain the requirements of an FBT exempt vehicle… does yours measure up?   Published: February, 2020 Updated: July, 2023   My ‘ute’ is FBT exempt right? Wrong. Well… not necessarily anyway. As business advisors in Brisbane, we often come across small business owners who have been told they should buy a…

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Tax Planning and Minimisation for Your Business

Advivo’s Tax Accountants share their insights on what your tax planning should consider this financial year. With the ongoing pandemic and the devastating weather events, the 2022 financial year has undoubtedly been a challenging year for many businesses and their owners.  Now more than ever, when it comes to 30 June, we recommend you speak…

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Don’t Pay More Tax Than You Have To!

Chris Morris explains Small Business Tax Concessions and how Advivo’s specialist tax advice could help you save money during your business’ key taxing points. There are several key taxing points throughout the business lifecycle where the amount of tax you can end up paying is highly dependent on the specialist tax advice you receive and…

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2022-2023 Federal Budget Update

2022-2023 Federal Budget Update Last night, Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenburg delivered the 2022-2023 budget. Amidst a mountain of government debt incurred over the past few years due to COVID, and in an environment of inflationary pressures, rising bond yields, wages pressure and interest rate pressure, it appears to be a financially responsible budget. It is…