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Important Information About Crypto Tax In Australia

Important Information About Crypto Tax In Australia

In 2021, the popularity of cryptocurrency rose significantly and consequently became more trusted by the general public. In November 2021, the Commonwealth Bank announced its intentions to allow customers to buy and trade crypto via their banking app. Despite crypto...

Tax Deductions For Pilots

Tax Deductions For Pilots

Tax deductions for pilots, doing your taxes might seem extremely dull in comparison to flying high in the sky when you’re working as a pilot. When you spend so much time off the ground and flying planes to locally, interstate or overseas, you need to stay focused on...

Transition To Retirement (TTR) Important Information

Transition To Retirement (TTR) Important Information

‘Transition to Retirement’ can be best described as a measure that allows people who are still working, and who meet the eligibility criteria, to derive income from their superannuation funds whilst they continue to work. By establishing a ‘Transition to Retirement’...

The Economy Of Brisbane During the Age of Covid-19

The Economy Of Brisbane During the Age of Covid-19

The economy of Brisbane has experienced a huge number of challenges over the course of the covid-19 pandemic. The possibility of the city going into lockdown at any time and the loss of revenue caused by businesses being forced to close unexpectedly whenever an...

Tips For Promoting Your Business On Instagram

Tips For Promoting Your Business On Instagram

Promoting business on Instagram, the social network has over 1 billion monthly users, making it one of the most influential social media platforms on the planet. Knowing how to use it effectively to promote your business and it’s products and services has the...

How To Find Out If Your Superannuation Is Being Underpaid

How To Find Out If Your Superannuation Is Being Underpaid

In Australia employers are legally required to contribute 10 percent of superannuation to their employees' wages. It is has come to some people’s attention that many Australians aren’t receiving the correct amount of money into their superannuation account from their...

What Is The ATO Doing To Tax Cryptocurrency?

What Is The ATO Doing To Tax Cryptocurrency?

The (ATO) Australian Tax Office has estimated that somewhere between 50,000 and one million Australians have currently invested in crypto related assets. Many of these individuals have failed, or will fail, to properly report the profits they have made for tax...

Important Information About Trading Cryptocurrency

Important Information About Trading Cryptocurrency

If you buy and sell cryptocurrency on a regular basis with the goal of making a profit, then the profit on disposal of the cryptocurrency will not be subject to CGT. Instead, it will be assessable income as you will be regarded as a ‘trader’ rather than an ‘investor’....

Vault Adopting The Work From Home Model

Vault Adopting The Work From Home Model

Understanding that the landscape is changing the Team at Vault have taken the step in adopting the work from home model with Team members now having the choice between the primary shared office in the city and their own workspace from home. Being more than just...

“Dine & Discover” Vouchers Extended By NSW Government

“Dine & Discover” Vouchers Extended By NSW Government

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has announced that NSW residents will be able to access an extra $50 to spend at cafes and restaurants as the successful “Dine & Discover” vouchers scheme has been extended.  The announcement has coincided with the states decision to...

NSW Government Announces New $100M Recovery Package

NSW Government Announces New $100M Recovery Package

The NSW Government has revealed that it will distribute another $100 million as part of the state’s economy recovery with the goal to bolster skills and “future-proof” the workforce. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet highlighted that the multimillion-dollar package will...

Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 Deferral Announced By ATO

Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 Deferral Announced By ATO

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has announced that Australian employers will be given an extra two months to transition into the second phase of Single Touch Payroll (STP). The blanket deferral was made by the ATO as a consequence of recent lockdowns and the impact of...

SuperStream System Is Now Mandatory For SMSFs

SuperStream System Is Now Mandatory For SMSFs

As of Friday 1st October 2021, SMSF’s are now required to use the automated SuperStream System to process inward and outward cash rollovers. SuperStream System is a data and payment standard used for digital transactions within the super industry. Its main purpose is...

Business Planning In A Changing Landscape

Business Planning In A Changing Landscape

As we enter into the second year of the covid19 world, we have been examining the rationalization and changing business landscape. As accountants we are often lamented as being the providers of historical information and not necessarily forward thinking. In this light...

Work From Home Shortcut Method Extended By ATO

Work From Home Shortcut Method Extended By ATO

As a result of the ongoing covid-19 pandemic and the disruption it has caused Australian taxpayers, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) has confirmed that the work from home shortcut method will be extended until the end of June 2022.  The work from home shortcut...

Growing A Small Business During It’s Early Days

Growing A Small Business During It’s Early Days

Growing a small business is one of the most difficult things a person can do when trying to break free of the 9 to 5 rat race. The level of success a small business achieves is determined by a large range of different factors such as; the type of training you offer...

Tips To Improve Time Management When Working From Home

Tips To Improve Time Management When Working From Home

There are some key benefits to working from home in terms of the flexibility it provides and the money saved that is usually spent on public transport or fuel. Despite this, there are also some negative side-effects which mean it is important for employees to take...

Things to do before purchasing a franchise

Things to do before purchasing a franchise

Before you decide to go ahead and start to purchase a franchise, you must consider the same issues as you would if you were buying or starting any other business. Do online research on the franchise system, know the market you are going to be operating in and...

Refresher On Travel Allowances

Refresher On Travel Allowances

Refresher On Travel Allowances, the concept of having allowances to cover the cost of travel required by employees is not a new area of tax, but it had become increasingly significant in a world prior to the introduction of covid-19 travel restrictions. As business...

The Tourism and Hospitality Sector Hardship Grant

The Tourism and Hospitality Sector Hardship Grant

The tourism and hospitality sector, applications opened on Monday 11th October for the brand new “Tourism and Hospitality Sector Hardship Grant” an initiative arranged by the Queensland Government to support Queensland businesses in the hospitality and tourism sectors...

Australian Confirms Director ID Deadline

Australian Confirms Director ID Deadline

Australian Confirms Director ID Deadline, current Australian directors will now be given 12 months to apply to receive their unique director identification number before fines of over $1.1 million kick in for non-compliance. Existing company directors will now be...

How To Find Your Lost Superannuation

How To Find Your Lost Superannuation

Find your lost superannuation, If you discover that you have lost super, it could have the potential to give your retirement a major boost. It could mean that you are able to stop working a bit earlier than initially planned and therefore enjoy your retirement earlier...

Superannuation Rules Important Things You Should Know

Superannuation Rules Important Things You Should Know

Superannuation rules, Superannuation is a percentage of your income that is set aside for you to access after you reach retirement. Strict superannuation rules and compulsory fund contributions have put Australians’ retirement savings ahead of people in many other...

Tax Deductions For Retail Staff

Tax Deductions For Retail Staff

Tax deductions for retail staff, retail employees like store managers, sale assistants, supplier and buyers often wonder what type of tax deductions they are able to claim on their annual tax return. A lot of people get a smaller tax refund than what they should, this...

Engineers And Science Workers Tax Deductions

Engineers And Science Workers Tax Deductions

Engineers and science workers tax deductions, Science and Engineering is a highly technical and specialized field to work in. Whether you’re an engineer, dietitian, scientist, researcher, surveyor or zookeeper. Science and Engineering encompasses a wide range of...

Credit Score Has Been Impacted By Covid-19

Credit Score Has Been Impacted By Covid-19

Credit score has been impacted, millions of Australians have been financially impacted by the covid-19 pandemic. In the past year a total of $218 billion worth of payments have been deferred. Your credit score is unlikely to have been affected by mortgage holidays or...

Important Information About Tax File Numbers

Important Information About Tax File Numbers

A Tax File number which is often shortened to TFN is a unique ID number every Australian worker receives from the government. The TFN is used for an individual’s tax return, benefit payments and superannuation services.  Australians are also required to have a TFN in...

Financial Advice To Prepare Yourself For Retirement

Financial Advice To Prepare Yourself For Retirement

Financial Advice, for Australians who are still young retirement might seem like a lifetime away. Even if you don’t plan to retire until you reach an age where you are eligible to receive an age pension there are some small steps you can take to achieve your...

Lodgment Of Tax Return Late You Could Face Fines Of Up To $1110

Lodgment Of Tax Return Late You Could Face Fines Of Up To $1110

Lodgment of tax return, Australian taxpayers who fail to lodge their tax returns before the deadline of Monday 1st November 2021 will risk being subjected to a fine of potentially up to $1110. In most years, the deadline for taxpayers to submit their tax return is the...

Vault Accountants Now Accepts Qoin As A Payment Option

Vault Accountants Now Accepts Qoin As A Payment Option

Vault Accountants now accepts Qoin and has joined in the digital currency revolution and now allows its clients to pay using Qoin for any of our services. The team at Vault Accountants have decided to embrace Qoin as our latest payment method while businesses across...

Purchasing A Franchise Potential Benefits and Risks

Purchasing A Franchise Potential Benefits and Risks

There are plenty of advantages associated with purchasing a franchise. The basics of economics illustrate that if there a type of business that’s finding success, then people will want a share of that success. Wondering about a franchise, download our eBook on...

ATO Announces Extension of Covid-19 Relief for SMSFs

ATO Announces Extension of Covid-19 Relief for SMSFs

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) announces extension of covid-19 relief for SMSF's to cover the 2021-22 financial year. The decision was made by the ATO as SMSF’s across the country continue to struggle financially as a result of the covid-19 pandemic and ongoing...

Digital Wallets: An Important Information

Digital Wallets: An Important Information

Using a digital wallets to make a purchase is fast, convenient and it keeps your money safer than a physical wallet. Devices such as; smartphones, laptops, smartwatches and tablets all have the capacity to be used to make purchases without having to access your...

SME’s To Retrain Their Staff To Expand Their Skillset

SME’s To Retrain Their Staff To Expand Their Skillset

Recently published research has shown the plan of Australian SME's to retrain their staff as a recent survey showed that only one in three workers are happy with their employers investment in their professional development. The research showed that 74 percent of...

The Inclusion Of Disabled People In The Workplace

The Inclusion Of Disabled People In The Workplace

The inclusion of disabled people in the workplace. The number of Australians who have disability in the workforce is continuing to rise. Too many businesses hold themselves back when it comes to hiring an employee with a disability as they focus on the potential...

The Benefits Of Hiring A Business Consultant

The Benefits Of Hiring A Business Consultant

A business consultant can be best described as a professional who works with clients on a large range of aspects with the purpose of trying to assist with improving, growing or maintain a company. A business works with business owners and managers to enhance the...

Income Super Tax Offset For Low Earners In Australia

Income Super Tax Offset For Low Earners In Australia

Income super tax offset, Australia’s low-income, for low-income earners in Australia saving for your retirement can feel daunting and difficult. Thankfully, the federal government has some programs to help you prepare, such as the Low-Income Super Tax Offset (LISTO)....

The Benefits of  Tax Agent To Complete Your Tax Return

The Benefits of Tax Agent To Complete Your Tax Return

The benefits of tax agent, a recent survey showed that 74 percent of Australians who lodge a tax return choose to use an accountant or tax agent. There are many benefits associated with using an accountant to complete your tax return. An accountant can help maximize...

Qoin For Your Business How It Works

Qoin For Your Business How It Works

Qoin for your business, over the past year there has been an increase in Australia in using Qoin as a payment for services and goods. For this to happen, a business must be registered to accept Qoin as a payment method. Qoin is a digital currency that was created on...

Victorian Government Announces Business Support Boost

Victorian Government Announces Business Support Boost

An excess of 175,000 businesses across Victoria will benefit from a four-week $2.34 billion booster package. The package is due to run until the 30th of September as the state’s businesses continue to struggle with the ongoing lockdown. Victorian Government announces...