Small Business Tax Blog

This is the blog of Fletcher Tax Accountants. It discusses Australian Small Business Tax Issues. Tax doesn't have to be dull and boring. This blog will aim to provide you with tips, news, ramblings and tax updates in an informal and not overly technical manner. From time to time, posts will be provided by fellow colleagues from other specialties.

FletcherFind#2 – Interview with Leanne Berry of The Numbers Game

FletcherFind#2 – Interview with Leanne Berry of The Numbers Game

Welcome to our second FletcherFind where I aim to introduce the wonderful small businesses and owners I come across during my business travels. This week – Leanne Berry from The Numbers Game.

FletcherFind#1 – Interview with Leah Klugt of Inkblot Design Studio

FletcherFind#1 – Interview with Leah Klugt of Inkblot Design Studio

Welcome to our first FletcherFind where I aim to introduce the wonderful small businesses and owners I come across during my business travels. First up, is Leah of Inkblot Design Studio.

Accounting Lingo

Accountants often seem to abbreviate their thought process in their speech or written words, often leaving clients second guessing meanings. No more! – Have a look at the most common abbreviations and their usage. Browse the common abbreviations accountants and bookkeepers use in their daily interaction. [...]

Save yourself 1% of Tax

Common question: “Why am I paying Medicare Levy if I have private health insurance?”
Click in to find the answer and know how you can save yourself and/or your family – an additional 1% of tax!

Mixing Money & Love

We dedicate a great amount of resource to protecting and growing our careers and business – but how much time do we place on protecting ourselves within our relationships? Read on for some ideas you can apply within your relationship.

The Accounting F Factor

Become friends with your numbers and suggestions for how! Guest post kindly contributed by Kate Groom of Starfish Consulting. [...]

Questions for your new accountant

On the hunt for an accountant? The ”Must Ask” questions when considering a new accountant.

Are you part of the Cash Economy? Beware!!!

The ATO has recently posted a real case scenario showing the extent of their data matching capabilities (and a result thereof). The below is a copy of this recent posting. Even if you do not have too many cash transactions, this may prove to be an interesting read!

End of 08/09FY – Are YOU Ready?

Have a look over some of the great end of financial year tips! Will any of these apply to your business? [...]

Advice to a Mentoree

What were some of the things you were advised when you first started or advice you would leave to someone in hindsight? Here are the 10 things that come to my mind [...]