How do you know when it’s time to switch to an smsf? 7 life triggers that might point you to an smsf
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How do you know when it’s time to switch to an smsf? 7 life triggers that might point you to an smsf

Is a self-managed super fund right for you?
If you’ve experienced a big life change like a pay rise, business sale, or are nearing retirement—it might be time to consider taking control of your super. In this post, we explore 7 common life triggers that prompt Australians to look into SMSFs, plus the key things you need to know before making the switch.

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ATO Compliance: Avoiding Common Pitfalls
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ATO Compliance: Avoiding Common Pitfalls

Ensuring your business stays compliant with the Australian Tax Office (ATO) is crucial, but mistakes can happen. From late BAS lodgements to misclassifying employees as contractors, many businesses fall into common compliance traps. In this blog, we highlight some frequent ATO compliance issues and offer practical tips on how to avoid penalties and audits in 2024/2025. Stay ahead of the game with easy-to-follow advice on tax reporting, record-keeping, and superannuation contributions. Keep your business running smoothly and ATO-compliant this year!

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Zipbooks - Worthy of being a free Xero Alternative? (First impressions)
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Zipbooks - Worthy of being a free Xero Alternative? (First impressions)

With this in mind, we thought we’d start a new series, where we try out accounting software which claim to be completely free and claim to be decent alternatives to the above software. We’ll be trying these without watching any tutorials, videos, or even going through their website for a guide - this is to see just how easy it is for someone to pick-up and use the tool.

First cab off the rank is Zipbooks, this blog is a quick summary of what we covered in the Youtube video below.

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