Practical accounting, tax and business advisory insights for Melbourne, Sydney and Gold Coast owners – SMSF, BAS, compliance and growth strategies.
What if your end of year tax return wasn't just a compliance hurdle, but actually the blueprint for your next 20% increase in profit? For many local...
As an SMSF Trustee, understanding the SIS Act or worried about a surprise ATO audit, you aren't alone. Many Bayside residents start their...
What if your accountant was the person you felt most excited to call, rather than the one you dread hearing from? Many business owners in Melbourne's...
Did you know that nearly 90% of small business tax errors in Australia stem from simple record-keeping oversights rather than intentional evasion?...
Discover expert strategies to manage SMSF investment risks in 2026. Gartly Advisory offers Melbourne trustees practical advice on compliance, diversification, and risk mitigation for secure retirement planning.
What if the only time you heard from your financial advisor wasn't just a few days before a major ATO deadline? According to data from the Australian...
Imagine standing in a solicitor's office in Sydney on settlement day in early 2026, expecting a full payout for your investment property, only to...
Ensure your small business meets all BAS compliance requirements for 2026 with our comprehensive end-of-year checklist tailored for Melbourne businesses. Stay audit-ready and optimise your tax planning with Gartly Advisory.
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...
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