by Ali Saab | Dec 18, 2024 | Articles
What is tax deductible this silly season? We explain which gifts, food, drinks and festivities are subject to tax and GST. Read on to find out what they are. What can I do to make the staff Christmas party tax deductible or tax-free? Not have one? Ok, seriously, it’s...
by Ali Saab | Dec 16, 2024 | Articles
The last few years have been a rollercoaster ride of instability. 2025 holds hope, but not a guarantee, of greater stability and certainty. We explore some of the key changes and challenges. An election Welcome to political advertising slipping into your social media,...
by Ali Saab | Dec 13, 2024 | Articles
The Government has announced a transition plan to phase out the use of cheques. Under the plan, cheques will stop being issued by 30 June 2028 and stop being accepted on 30 September 2029. The use of cheques has declined dramatically over the last 10 years, declining...
by Ali Saab | Dec 11, 2024 | Articles
The Federal Court has denied a sports company’s appeal to claim research & development (R&D) incentives for the creation of an Australian signature basketball shoe. The Movie Air highlighted the importance of the signature Air Jordan shoe to Nike....
by Ali Saab | Nov 18, 2024 | Articles
The cost of living has eased over the past year but consumers are still under pressure. For business, planning is the key to managing Christmas volatility. The countdown to Christmas is on and we’re in the midst of a headlong rush to maximise any remaining...
by Ali Saab | Nov 14, 2024 | Articles
The Fair Work Commission has determined that a Philippines based “independent contractor” was an employee unfairly dismissed by her Australian employer. Like us, you are probably curious how a foreign national living in the Philippines, who had an ‘independent...
