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STP Reporting Delayed for Closely Held Employees

The ATO has confirmed that businesses with closely held employees will be granted a one-year exemption - from the 01...

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Budget 2019 – Tax Highlights

The 2019 Budget seeks to position the Coalition Government as the economic manager Australians needs and trusts – by enticing...

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Measuring the Health of Your Business

When you’re running a business, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day activity and lose sight of the...

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How You Might Reduce Tax By Doing A Stocktake

Stocktake can be a very rewarding process. The purpose is to provide you with valuable data to inform your assessable...

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Preparing for a Stocktake

Stock is anything that your business makes, buys or gets for trade.  It is anything you might use to make...

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Essential Tasks at End of Financial Year

Do you find the end of financial year daunting? Follow our guide to the essential tasks for end of financial...

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Maximize Your Business Tax Deductions for Overseas Travel

Do you have a dream to expand into global markets?  Are you holding back on important business travel, fearful of...

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Business Tax Deductions That You Should Understand

Business tax exemptions and deductions help entrepreneurs manage the cost of running a company. And fortunately, Australian businesses have access to...

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Keep Your Tax Receipts and Deductions Organised

Save time and ensure you can claim all your out-of-pocket expenses by keeping your tax receipts and deductions organised -...

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Tax Deductions That Are Not Allowed

Over the past two years, there’s been an increase in ATO audits of individual tax returns, resulting mostly from incorrect...

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Mark Semmens

Mark is a Chartered Accountant with a wealth of experience in accounting and taxation. Mark is a Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, the Tax Practitioners Board and the National Tax and Accountants Association.

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Daniela Semmens

Daniela Semmens is a Co-Director of Semmens & Co. and joined the company as General Manager in 2017. Daniela is an Affiliate Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and also a Member of the Australian Institute of Project Management.

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