Franchises and Tax
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) is the government body responsible for enforcing the Franchising Code of Conduct, and if you or someone you know are considering entering into a franchise arrangement, this will probably be a good starting point to get an idea of what to expect. It imposes strict obligations on franchisors […]
Director Responsibilities
Risks and liabilities As though business owners and principals don’t already have enough on their minds, discussion about the ups and downs of the business environment is being heard around the barbecue again — just to add to the list of excuses for not sleeping well at night. Company directors especially need to keep in […]
Tax of rewards points
Many companies, or even whole industries, offer their customers loyalty award-based incentives programs. These programs, such as the “Frequent Flyer” and “Fly Buys” schemes, are designed to reward customers for purchasing or using a company’s goods and services (or indeed, those of its affiliates). As a result of one particular court case, the Tax Office […]
Can salary sacrifice work?
Salary sacrifice can be a great way to get a part of your remuneration in a form other than cash – and not personally pay tax on it. Salary sacrifice (or salary packaging) is where you agree to take part of your wage as a benefit of some kind, equal in value to the salary […]
Dealing with your landlord
Craig runs through some of the issues in dealing with your landlord. More information? To find out more, give us a call on 1300 023 782 or email team@cdrta.au.
Borrowing money from your company
If you own a small private company, perhaps with your spouse, think twice before borrowing money from that company. If the transaction is not recorded correctly you could end up paying tax on any loan thanks to the rules known as Division 7A. You as an individual and your company are different entities so using […]
Is your business going bad?
Craig looks through some of the indicators that things may be going bad. More information? To find out more, give us a call on 1300 023 782 or email team@cdrta.au.
How to talk to staff about a restructure
Nick looks at what should be communicated to staff when considering a restructure. https://youtu.be/cvNcOsxk1dE More information? To find out more, give us a call on 1300 023 782 or email team@cdrta.au.
Payment arrangements
Craig and Nick look through making payment arrangements with the ATO. https://youtu.be/AhhsO19R5d0 More information? To find out more, give us a call on 1300 023 782 or email team@cdrta.au.
Personal guarantees
Craig looks through the impact of personal guarantees and how these need to be carefully managed. More information? To find out more, give us a call on 1300 023 782 or email team@cdrta.au.
