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Small business owners - time's running out for Director IDs
Advisory

Time’s Running Out on Director IDs

If you were a Director before 31 October 2021, you have until 30 November to apply for your Director ID. Time’s running out. And if you’re becoming a Director, you need an ID before you’re appointed.

profitable but cash poor
Accounting Terms

Beat Accountant Speak – Profit

We know we talk jargon. Here’s how to understand everything about the term profit, and use it to make your business better.

vCFO Services

Check Your Profit or Loss Without Delays

If you don’t know your numbers, you’re living dangerously. With the right systems and a vCFO, you always know where you are.

Choosing a Bookkeeper
Tax

Your Unpaid Trust Entitlements Could Be Taxed

If you leave a private company’s entitlement to an unpaid share of trust income in the trust, without a complying loan agreement, the trust may have to pay tax on it. Plan now to avoid problems in 2023-2024.

Inline Accountant Sherzod Norboev
Inline People

Top of the Class – Meet Sherzod Norboev

Sherzod Norboev is Inline’s quiet overachiever. For three year’s running he’s been Valedictorian in La Trobe University’s Bachelor of Accounting. 

Hidden cost of remote work
Accounting

What’s in the 2022 Budget for small businesses?

It’s no secret that small businesses have been doing it tough over the past two years. With ongoing lockdowns and restrictions in place throughout 2020 and 2021 due the COVID-19 pandemic, many small businesses have been on the brink of collapse. However, the Federal Budget 2022, which was delivered on Tuesday March 29, has detailed some relief for small businesses, particularly those who are looking to invest in new technologies and training courses to upskill staff. Here’s what is on offer: Technology Investment Boost and staff training courses Small businesses that spend money on either new technologies or training courses for

Accounting

Tax returns: How to claim correctly and maximise your refund

Lodging a tax return yourself can be both time-consuming and confusing so it pays to seek the help and experience of an accountant/tax agent. One of the biggest pitfalls for people who decide to self-lodge a tax return is failing to claim what they are entitled to. The truth is many people simply don’t know about all the tax deductions they can claim for or they haven’t kept an accurate record of them. Many others forget to report some income or incorrectly enter figures – both of which can lead to interest and penalties. Here are some of the ways to

Accounting

Three ways to help your small business become profitable

From tech unicorns to online retail stores that have gone global, we all hear about the businesses that have managed to make millions or even billions within a few short years of launching. Yet, for most of the 2.3 million small businesses in Australia, the reality is very different. In fact, for many businesses, it actually takes years before they turn a profit. Profitability According to IBISWorld the most profitable industries in Australia in 2022 are Superannuation Funds with $137.7 billion total profit and Iron Ore Mining with $56.1 billion total profit. Profitability is just one way to measure success. There