Another tax year has come and gone and the team at Roy A McDonald Pty Ltd have put together some checklists to assist you in collating your tax information. Individual Taxpayers Checklist Rental Property Checklist Work Related Expenses Checklist Capital…
If you run your business from home and have a dedicated area set aside as a "place of business," you may be eligible to claim occupancy and running expenses. Here are some key points to consider: Claiming Expenses for a…
It’s now a new financial year so it’s crucial to start organising your records for your 2023-24 tax return. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) offers various resources, digital tools and services to assist small business owners in managing your tax…
Running a small business can be demanding, and having a tax professional assist with your tax obligations can make things easier. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your collaboration with a tax professional: Maintain Accurate…
The Medicare levy is an amount you pay in addition to the tax you pay on your taxable income. The levy is 2% of your taxable income and it helps fund some of the costs of Australia’s public health system…
Maximize Your Financial Potential with Strategic Tax Planning At Roy A McDonald Pty Ltd Accountants, we recognise that effective tax planning is essential for both individuals and businesses seeking to optimize their financial health. Our dedicated team of experienced professionals…
If you’ve been making $75,000 or more in a 12 month period from content creation then you’ll need to register for GST. This includes receiving payments (whether cash, services, goods or a percentage of advertising revenue) for: reviewing and promoting…
If you’re a tradie it pays to learn what you can claim as a tax deduction. To claim a deduction for work-related expenses: you must have spent the money yourself and not be re-imbursed for the expenses it must directly…
If you earn income from investments such as interest, dividends, rent or royalties, using PAYG instalments will help reduce a potential tax bill when you lodge your tax return. How PAYG instalments work PAYG instalments allow you to make regular…
Depending on what you do with your holiday home there can be deductions and tax implications. Holiday home – not rented out If you own a holiday home and don’t rent it out, you don’t include anything in your tax…