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Queensland Business Taxation 101
Knowing your legal and tax obligations is essential to putting up and running a business. Business tax requirements in Brisbane differs according to the nature of business and the size of the company or the number of employees you have. It would be wise to have a professional consultation with an accountant or bookkeeper in…
Read MoreTips to Avoid Common GST Errors
Accuracy and correctness are essentials to faster and trouble-free filing of your GST. It is not enough you filed, ATO will also require you to report the right information, do the correct calculations, and filled out the appropriate forms. You will be held liable to everything you reported. A certified bookkeeper in Brisbane can lodge…
Read MoreSimplified Accounting Methods for GST
Brisbane bookkeeping and accounting use SAM to calculate GST of certain businesses. SAM or simplified accounting methods for GST are applicable to small food retailers and resellers whose GST turnover is below $2 million, who buy and sell products that are both taxed and GST-free at the same time, and do not have a reliable…
Read MoreAccounting for GST
It is not uncommon for an entrepreneur to be unsure of how to treat GST on the books. Brisbane bookkeeping and accounting rules do not classify GST as an expense, nor an income. Before we can proceed to the accounting of GST, let us first define what GST is. GST or goods and service tax,…
Read MoreRegistering for GST 101
Registering for GST is optional if your yearly GST turnover or gross income is below $75,000. It only becomes an obligation if you’re earning over that amount. For non-profit organizations, the yearly GST turnover amount limit before GST registration is $150,000. However, if you provide taxi travel services for a fare, you are required to…
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