Practical accounting, tax and business advisory insights for Melbourne, Sydney and Gold Coast owners – SMSF, BAS, compliance and growth strategies.
Discover expert tax planning tips tailored for Melbourne caravan park operators in 2026. Learn how to reduce tax risk, improve cash flow, and ensure compliance with Gartly Advisory's strategic advice.
Welcome to the first Advisory Report Podcast In this episode of Geoff’s Advisory Podcast, we look at rental properties and the ATO’s “traffic light” approach to tax claims — what’s green, what’s amber, and what is likely to flash red. Rental property tax can look simple, but the ATO is paying close attention to common mistakes: over-claiming interest, claiming private or capital costs as repairs, forgetting to apportion expenses, claiming travel incorrectly, and not keeping proper records. The ATO’s rental property guidance makes it clear that expenses must be connected to earning rental income, and that some claims must be [...] READ MORE
Last Tuesday, a boutique owner in Sydney sat staring at a $32,000 BAS debt, feeling the heavy weight of potential penalties. It's a common story; the...
Last July, a retail business owner in Melbourne's South Yarra realised she'd missed over A$4,350 in legitimate claims simply because she wasn't aware...
Discover expert strategies for tax planning tailored to Australian franchise owners in 2026. Learn how to maximise profits, minimise tax risks, and ensure compliance with Gartly Advisory's professional guidance.
Ensure your SMSF is audit-ready in 2026 with our comprehensive guide. Discover essential steps for trustees to comply with ATO requirements, reduce audit risks, and maintain peace of mind.
Discover a detailed anonymised case study on small business exit planning in Melbourne, covering restructure, valuation, tax and CGT strategies, timing, and pre-sale preparation to maximise your business sale outcome.
What if the person managing your books was actually the secret weapon behind your next 15% increase in profit margins? According to 2024 industry...
Prepare confidently for your SMSF ATO audit or review with our comprehensive checklist. Learn about required documents, common red flags, timelines, and corrective actions to ensure compliance.
Last October, a client we'll call David opened his mail to find an unexpected A$4,850 tax bill from the ATO, nearly four months after he thought his...
What if the family home you’ve lived in for a decade wasn't just a place of memories, but a tax-effective A$300,000 boost to your retirement...
Last Tuesday morning, a Melbourne business owner sat at his kitchen table staring at a three year backlog of BAS statements while his phone buzzed...
Last Tuesday morning, a business owner in South Yarra opened their email to find a formal notification from the Australian Taxation Office that...
Every wonder why you have received a big tax bill after your employer allocated Employee shares to you Geoff sets out in his latest chat how Employee shares are taxed https://youtu.be/Lj2Z1IZ8jvw?si=y3NXYMtGMPdNpXR4
Did you know that a single administrative oversight in your self-managed super fund could trigger a tax penalty as high as 47%? For many Australian...
Last Tuesday, a local Melbourne wholesaler sat in our office after spending three nights staring at an ATO portal showing A$85,400 in overdue tax....
A 2024 industry report suggests that 34% of Australian business owners undervalue their company by as much as 25% simply because they don't know how...
What if the most valuable hours you spend this year aren't dedicated to chasing new leads, but to pausing and looking at your own data? Many...
Why does your business bank account show a healthy balance when your tax return suggests you're barely breaking even? If you've ever felt blind to...
Welcome to our April update, where we share key insights to help you stay informed and in control of your financial decisions. This month’s highlights cover important developments across tax, superannuation and financial planning. We explore the introduction of Division 296 tax and what it means for high super balances, potential CGT implications of granny flat arrangements, and the upcoming increase to super contribution caps from July 2026. We also clarify how CGT can still apply in forced asset sales, and revisit car logbook requirements following recent compliance cases. Click here to download our April Newsletter Contact us on [...] READ MORE
It’s a beautiful, sunny weekend on the Gold Coast. The kind of day that begs you to down tools, grab a board, and head for the surf. But Gaz is in his factory, as always. Alone. The roller door is half up, the machines are humming, and orders are being pumped out one after another. On paper, Gaz is a success story. You may remember, Gaz, we sent a video a week ago Gaz's mate wanting to play golf with him. Gaz runs a good business, so he thinks, but look a little closer at his business operations. Everything revolves [...] READ MORE
According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 60% of small businesses fail within their first three years, and for Melbourne startups,...
Your deep expertise on the workshop floor, the very skill that launched your business, might now be the biggest obstacle to its growth. It’s a...
Last quarter, a thriving Melbourne marketing agency celebrated hitting A$1.2 million in annual wages, a huge milestone for their growing team. Their...
After decades of pouring your heart, soul, and savings into your business, the idea of handing up to 47% of its final sale price to the Australian...
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