The government has increased the threshold for the instant asset write-off to $25,000 as it looks to entice the small business sector ahead of a federal election.
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From 26 Jan 2019 (25 Jan in the US), the new secure and more beautiful way to contact Xero support is via Xero Central. You can get there via the help icon in your Xero product, or by going direct to support.xero.com from any device. That includes from Xero business edition, Xero Expenses, Xero Payroll, Xero Projects and Xero HQ.
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The partners and staff of Brown & Bird would like to thank you for your business during the past year and wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
We wish to advise that our office will close at 2:00pm on Friday 21st December 2018 and will re-open at 8:00am on Monday 7 January 2019.
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Unprecedented bushfires across the Mackay region in November – December 2018 burned approximately 160,000 hectares of forest and farming lands and affected many communities.
Click on the links below to find the information you need to recover. This page will be updated when new or different recovery information is available.
http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/about_council/news_and_media/media_releases/everything_you_need_to_know_about_bushfire_recovery
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Get on top of your record keeping early and be better prepared for lodging your BAS ‒ it can help manage your cash flow and get you your refund faster.
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When it comes to buying a home, it can be both an exciting and stressful time. There are many things that need to be considered (and taken care off) before you receive the keys and start the next chapter in your life. Importantly, in our animation, ‘First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS)’, we talked briefly about the impact that housing prices, wage growth and livings costs are having on prospective first home owners.
There are two categories of companies when it comes to the corporate tax rate. The two categories are determined by turnover and business activity.
Read MoreThe growing need for workforce flexibility and to reduce business costs means that the line between an employer/employee relationship and a principal/independent contractor relationship is often blurred. It is important for businesses to correctly classify their employment relationships, given the marked difference in employer obligations when engaging an independent contractor rather than an employee.
Read MoreSalary sacrifice arrangements can be a tax-effective option for individuals to boost their retirement savings with additional employer superannuation contributions above the compulsory employer contributions. It is a good idea, too, for individuals to regularly assess whether their existing salary sacrifice arrangements are still suitable for their needs.
Read MoreThe Partners of Brown & Bird have great pleasure in announcing Daniel Ross as Partner from 1 July 2017. Daniel was born in Mackay and has been an accountant with Brown & Bird since 2005. He specialises in tax, audit and consulting. Daniel's contribution to the Management Team will provide fresh ideas and youthful energy to a partnership that has always tried to blend youth and experience to provide a balanced, long term approach to our advice and client support. Daniel will continue working closely with Chris Wright and contribute to the success of Brown & Bird and its clients.
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