The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released the latest travel and meal allowance rates for the 2025–26 financial year under Taxation Determination TD 2025/4. These updated figures apply to employees who claim deductions for meal and travel expenses when working overtime or travelling for work, both domestically and overseas. Understanding these updates is essential for […]
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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has recently released two draft legislative instruments that could affect the way you manage tax depreciation and payroll withholding. These proposed changes may benefit business owners and employers across multiple industries, but understanding them—and applying them correctly—is key. If your business owns assets or pays allowances to employees, here’s what
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The Australian Government has announced a new Grid Enhancing Technologies (GET) program, offering grants of up to $5 million to businesses and organisations that can help improve the performance of Australia’s electricity grid. If your company is involved in renewable energy, power technology, research or infrastructure, this is an exciting chance to access substantial funding—up
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The Australian Border Force (ABF) has released its latest Goods Compliance Update, highlighting where importers and exporters are getting caught—and what steps businesses should take to stay on the right side of customs and GST rules. At Boa & Co. Chartered Accountants, we closely monitor updates like these to keep our clients protected from unnecessary
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If your business is planning to claim the Research & Development Tax Incentive (RDTI), important changes are on the horizon. The Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) has announced that a new R&D registration application form will go live in mid-August 2025. For many innovative businesses—especially startups, tech firms, or companies in scientific fields—this
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If you own a company or hold a business name in Australia, important changes are coming your way. From 1 July 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) will increase its fees across many commonly lodged documents—including company registrations, business name renewals, and late lodgments. For many small to medium businesses—especially those managed by
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As we enter the 2024–2025 financial year, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has made it clear: privately owned and wealthy groups are in sharp focus. With increased resources dedicated to data analytics, audits, and education, businesses should take this opportunity to review their compliance strategies—before the ATO comes knocking. At Boa & Co. Chartered Accountants,
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In the past, retirement meant completely stepping away from work. But today, for many Australians—especially those from hardworking, family-oriented communities like ours—retirement is more flexible than final. In fact, over one-third of Australians aged 65–69 are still working or looking for work. Some want to stay active, some want to keep earning, and others simply
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As we step into the 2025–26 financial year, it’s time to start thinking ahead about your superannuation contributions. Whether you’re a salaried employee, business owner, or nearing retirement, understanding what you can do now can make a real difference to your long-term wealth. There are a few important changes starting from 1 July 2025—and by
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As your business grows and begins employing staff across different states or territories, payroll tax quickly shifts from a minor compliance item to a major financial and administrative burden. For many business owners, the risks lie not in what they know—but in what they don’t know. At Boa & Co. Chartered Accountants, we regularly assist
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