Epoch News

What can you do to reduce your tax and the tax paid by your business? The answer is quite a bit but it takes planning pre 30 June. Here are my top tips. Read more

EPOCH presents a Special Edition of ereview focused on the 2017/18 Federal Budget. Read more

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is on the warpath over work related travel expenses and is prepared to test the boundaries of claims in court. Read more

The popular $20,000 instant asset write-off for small business ends on 30 June 2017. This concession enables small businesses to immediately write-off depreciable assets which cost less than $20,000. Read more

It’s always difficult for Governments and regulators to keep pace with changing business models, funding approaches, and technology. But, recent reforms and a series of new initiatives seek to free up entrepreneurs from excessive regulation, inflexible tax regimes,...

Recent changes to State laws may trigger a surprise tax bill for family trusts (discretionary trusts). Read more

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has moved to cut Sunday and public holiday penalty rates. The changes to penalty rates are not yet in force – see When will the changes take effect? Read more

February and March are traditionally the worst cash flow months for small business – the Christmas rush is over, the Business Activity Statement is due, and payments slow down with a dip in consumer spending. You might be ok but your customers could be under pressure...

We know that no one likes to pay tax and certainly no more tax than they should. But very few people want to be on the wrong side of an Australian Taxation Office (ATO) audit where fees and penalties are paid for neglecting your obligations. Read...

Welcome back to the Ereview in 2017. The start of a new year is always a time for taking stock of where we are and making plans for the future. With this in mind, I have come up with my Top 4 Predictions for 2017. Read more