Start upsTax Can I claim a tax deduction for meetings in cafes? CLAIMING FOR MEETING AT CAFES Can you claim a tax deduction for the cost of holding a business meeting at…Ben FletcherMarch 30, 2016
Business Planning & StrategyGeneral BusinessTax What happens if your business partner dies? WHEN YOUR BUSINESS PARTNER DIES You've worked hard for many years to build your empire, then something dreadful happens… Whilst…Ben FletcherFebruary 24, 2016
Start upsTax Can I claim rent for home office? CLAIMING RENT FOR YOUR HOME OFFICE If you work from home, either as a self-employed person or as an employee,…Ben FletcherFebruary 17, 2016
Business Planning & StrategyGeneral BusinessGenerateTax What value can an accountant add? VALUE THAT AN ACCOUNTANT ADDS Defining and delivering value to business clients is of crucial importance for accountants and business…Ben FletcherFebruary 10, 2016
StaffTax Do I need to pay superannuation for contractors? SUPERANNUATION FOR CONTRACTORS Do I need to pay superannuation for contractors? This is a common question and one that it…Ben FletcherFebruary 3, 2016
Creative BusinessTax Can I claim a deduction for grooming & clothing? I’m an actor! CLAIMING FOR GROOMING AND CLOTHING There was a tax ruling issued over 20 years ago that outlined myriad expenses that…Ben FletcherJanuary 20, 2016
Entertainment IndustryTax What sort of income do you earn from YouTube? INCOME FROM YOUTUBE More and more young (they mostly seem to be young!) content producers are finding a growing audience…Ben FletcherDecember 15, 2015
General BusinessStaffTax What are the tax perks of running your own business? TAX PERKS OF RUNNING YOUR OWN BUSINESS A common complaint of accountants is that they aren't sharing enough of the good…Ben FletcherNovember 11, 2015
Tax GST for agents GST FOR AGENTS Another tricky issue that comes up time and time again. Does the agent collect and return the…Ben FletcherNovember 4, 2015
Tax Pay super? You need to know about SuperStream WHAT IS SUPERSTREAM? The Government has introduced changes to the way that employers can pay superannuation on behalf of their…Ben FletcherOctober 22, 2015
FundingTax Is there GST on crowdfunding? Do I pay tax on it? GST ON CROWDFUNDING Crowdfunding is a popular way of funding projects, whether they be software development, an indie film, or…Ben FletcherOctober 21, 2015
FundingStaffTax How much do I pay myself? PAYING YOURSELF One of the reasons people start their own business is the prospect of financial freedom. It’s common practice…Ben FletcherOctober 10, 2015
Tax What is a travel diary? WHAT IS A TRAVEL DIARY You may have heard your accountant ask you for a travel diary in relation to…Ben FletcherSeptember 5, 2014
Creative BusinessTax What is entertainment? WHAT IS "ENTERTAINMENT"? This is something we've covered briefly before, but it comes up so often I thought why not…Ben FletcherNovember 16, 2012