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A summary of the ATO's rules for colelcting & keeping business records Click for more information
A summary of the ATO's rules for keeping & storing business records Click for more information
Answers to some frequently asked questions (FAQ) about PAYG Payment Summaries Click for more information
Lists some common (& avoidable) mistakes that are found by the ATO in payment summaries Click for more information
Home-based businesses can claim special additional tax deductions. Click for more information
A list of payments from which you are required to withhold PAYG (and its not just from payments to employees) Click for more information
Sometimes you have to withhold PAYG from payments made to contractors. This article explains how to complete the Payment Summary in this situation Click for more information
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) regarding superannuation and employer contributions (includes common tips & traps) Click for more information
A cheklist of those records you need to keep in relation to employer contributions Click for more information
Information for completing the 2009/2010 Payment Summary for Payments made to Employees Click for more information
Provides a brief outline of an announcement made by the Commissioner of Taxation earlier this year. Click for more information
This article explains how the ATO helps small business meet their tax obligations. Click for more information
This information sheet sets out the employment records that a federal system employer needs to keep. These records must be legible, in English and readily accessible to a workplace inspector. Click for more information
Before employing someone, you should have a good idea of the tasks and functions required to carry out the job. Further, as jobs evolve so does the job description. If the reason for employing is to replace someone, then this is a good time to review the duties performed and make the necessary changes. This process will also help you to determine what level of person you are after and more importantly, whether you really need to employ someone. Click for more information
Provided they are administered correctly, cost plus contracts can be a useful alternative to a fixed price contract, especially where the price of the work can not be adequately determined prior to commencement or where the cost of materials being used are particularly volatile. Click for more information