Is a second job worth it?

Is a second job worth it?

In an Uber the other day, the driver revealed that he had become a driver to pay for his second mortgage.  He invested in property but with interest rates spiking, the only way he could hold onto the property was to earn additional income. His “day job” starts early...
Why is my tax refund so small?

Why is my tax refund so small?

The tax refund many Australians expect has dramatically reduced. We show you why. There is a psychology to tax refunds that successive Governments have been reticent to tamper with. As a nation, Australia relies heavily on personal and corporate income tax, with...
The Skills and Training Boost

The Skills and Training Boost

The Skills and Training Boost gives you a 120% tax deduction for external training courses provided to employees.   The aim of this boost is to help SMEs grow their workforce, including taking on less-skilled employees and upskilling them using external training...
Important: 1 July 2023 wage increases

Important: 1 July 2023 wage increases

For employers, incorrectly calculating wages is not portrayed as a mistake, it’s “wage theft.”   Beyond the reputational issues of getting it wrong, the Fair Work Commission backs it up with fines of $9,390 per breach for a corporation. In 2021-22 alone,...
What changed on 1 July 2023

What changed on 1 July 2023

Employers & business Superannuation guarantee increases to 11% from 10.5% National and Award minimum wage increases take effect. The minimum salary that must be paid to a sponsored employee – the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold increased to...