Tax Planning

Everything you need to know about Tax Planning

Effective business and personal tax planning is essential for maximising business profitability and creating personal wealth, and ensuring compliance with tax laws. By proactively managing your tax obligations, you can minimise your tax liability, improve cash flow, and position your business and personal affairs for long-term success.

On this page, our aim is to answer your questions about corporate and personal tax planning and provide you with tax planning strategies to optimise your tax situation.

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Understanding Tax Planning

Dive deep into Corporate Tax Planning

icons8-info-100.pngCorporate tax planning involves analysing and arranging a company’s financial situation to maximise tax benefits and minimise tax liabilities within the bounds of the law. It includes strategic decision-making on how to structure transactions, investments, and operations. 

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Why is Tax Planning important?

Learn about Minimising Tax Liability

icons8-pass-fail-100.pngEffective tax planning can reduce the amount of taxes your business owes.

MINIMISE TAX

Learn about Optimising CashFlow

icons8-bill-100.pngProper planning ensures that taxes are paid on time, avoiding penalties and interest.

OPTIMISE CASHFLOW

Learn about Tax Compliance

icons8-check-document-100.pngClick here to learn how staying compliant with tax laws helps avoid audits and legal issues.

ENSURE COMPLIANCE

Strategic Tax Planning

Learn about Strategic Tax Planning

icons8-search-100.pngImplementing smart tax planning strategies not only enhances your financial efficiency but also ensures you are taking full advantage of available tax benefits.

From leveraging tax deductions to optimising your business structure, tax planning strategies are designed to maximise your savings and support the long-term growth and stability of your enterprise and personal wealth.

Proactive tax planning is key to unlocking these substantial savings and keeping more of your hard-earned money working for you.

STRATEGIC TAX PLANNING

Learn about Maximising Deductions and Credits

icons8-driving-directions-100.pngClick here to learn more about operating expenses, depreciation, R&D Tax Credit, employee benefits and more.
 

MAX DEDUCTIONS

Learn about Key Components of Business Tax Planning

icons8-search-in-browser-100.pngFrom tax structure analysis, income deferral to succession planning, every bit matters. Click here to learn more about key componenets of business tax planning.

KEY COMPONENTS

Learn about Tax-Efficient Business Structures

icons8-account-100.pngClick here to learn more about which structure is best for your business, and more importantly the most tax-efficent.
 

TAX-EFFECTIVENESS

Timing Strategies

Paying Superannuation Contributions on time

icons8-checkmark-100.pngTimely payment of superannuation contributions is crucial for both employers and employees. Click here to learn more.

Superannuation

Smart Timing could Save you Money when Paying Bonuses

icons8-check-dollar-100.pngTiming is everything, especially when it comes to paying bonuses to employees! Click here to learn more.

BONUSES

Common Tax Planning Mistakes to Avoid

icons8-sign-document-100.pngFrom ignoring tax law changes, poor record keeping to procrastination.

 

Mistakes

What are the benefits of Tax Planning?

icons8-passport-and-tickets-100.pngThere are many benefits of tax planning, from saving time and reducing errors, better decision-making to enabling future growth. To learn more, click here.
 

TAX PLANNING BENEFITS

Starting Early Matters

icons8-bill-100.pngStarting early gives you many advantages in planning your taxes in an effective manner.

START EARLY
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Tax Planning insights and articles contain information on a range of topics to help you understand Tax Planning.

Tax Planning Why Tax Planning Strategies are an Integral Part of Business Growth

For many businesses Tax Planning is a topic that comes to mind briefly when the annual tax return is being prepared and maybe again after it has been submitted.

It is often a subject that business owners know they need to invest time in but is relegated down the ‘to-do' list as the day-to-day demands of running and growing a business seem to allow no extra time for anything else. However, by the time transactions have taken place or the end of the financial year rolls around, it is too late to begin Tax Planning. 

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RETIREMENT SAVINGS Steps to Setting Up Self-Managed Superfund (SMSF)

Setting up a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) is a significant financial decision that offers you greater control and flexibility over your retirement savings. While it provides opportunities for strategic investment and tailored financial planning, it also comes with important responsibilities and regulatory requirements.

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TAX PREPARATION & TAX PLANNING Now is a Good Time to Start Tax Preparation and Year End Tax Planning

As we are quickly approaching the end of financial year 30 June 2021, now is a good time to start tax preparation and have a look at both your expected taxable income for the current financial year 2020-21 and your projected taxable income for 2021-2022 as they will help guide your Tax Planning Strategy.

Have you ever heard the saying, ‘A stitch in time saves nine’? The same philosophy holds true for tax planning. It should be started as early as possible so that you are not in a rush at EOFY time.

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SMART TAX PLANNING Setting SMART Goals for the New Financial Year: A Guide for Business Owners

The theory of goal setting emphasises that setting specific targets creates a powerful sense of motivation, excitement, and a drive to succeed. When a goal is clearly defined, it not only provides direction but also energises individuals and teams to put in the effort required to achieve it. This heightened focus and commitment can lead to enhanced performance and significant progress. One proven goal-setting method that harnesses this theory is the SMART framework.

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SUCCESSION PLANNING 6 Key Steps to Effective Succession Planning

"A leader’s lasting value is measured by succession" - John C Maxwell

Every company must prepare for the future and this preparation lies in the succession planning process. Effective business succession planning has two components; having an understanding of how to motivate and retain key staff within the business and building the internal capabilities to ensure that it isn't reliant on any specific individual.

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SUCCESSION PLANNING Why a Succession Plan is Essential for Your Business And Your Family

A Succession Plan for your business can massively reduce financial and emotional stress and protect those you love most. Without one, you could be leaving your family, your business partner and business partner’s family and all your employees and their families in danger of having no income.

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STRATEGIC TAX PLANNING Smart Timing could Save you Money when Paying Bonuses to Employees

Employee bonuses serve as powerful motivators and rewards for hard work. However, when it comes to paying these bonuses, timing is more than just a logistical consideration — it's a strategic move that can impact both employees and employers. In Australia, understanding the nuances of tax regulations is crucial for making the most of your bonus payouts.

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TAX PLANNING & GUIDANCE How to Choose the Right Tax Accountant

You can find dozens of accounting firms by simply searching "tax accountants near me", but finding the right tax accountant for your business takes careful consideration. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to finding the right tax accountant. Depending on your preferences and the specific tax requirements of your business, your criteria will likely change. However, there are still a few great guidelines that any business can use when making their decision.

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R&D Tax Incentive Industry 4.0 | Why It Matters & How You Apply R&D

Technology has transformed the day-to-day operations of society, from how we communicate to how we learn to even how we think.

As a society, we are currently wading through the next wave of the Industrial Revolution which will have far reaching impacts to how businesses and society as a whole operate in the future.

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