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ATO to visit 700 businesses in Broome & Kununurra

ATO to visit 700 businesses in Broome & Kununurra

5 August 2019 The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced it will be conducting visits to approx 700 small businesses throughout August in the following areas: Broome, Cable Beach, Derby and Kununurra.  The visits are part of the ATO’s crackdown on...
Protect your business from cybercrime

Protect your business from cybercrime

31 July 2019 The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is reminding business owners to be vigilant with their cyber security, particularly during tax time. It’s not just about protecting your money, it’s also about ensuring your customer information is kept...
Export Market Development Grants

Export Market Development Grants

29 July 2019 An Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) is offered to businesses who promote goods or services overseas. The EMDG program is an incentive scheme run by the federal government, set up to help Australian businesses grow in international markets. How does...
Avoid these common tax return mistakes

Avoid these common tax return mistakes

22 July 2019 The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released a list of the most common tax return mistakes people have made. Mistake #1: Lodging before your prefill data is available or failing to report all income Being the first cab off the rank at tax time may...
Tax return income and deductions checklist

Tax return income and deductions checklist

17 July 2019 As tax time rolls around again, it’s important to understand what you need to declare as income, and what you can claim as tax deductions. Below is a list of items that you may need to consider, depending on your individual circumstances. Income...