Below is a short summary of the recent 2026 Australian Government Budget. From 1 July 2026 From 1 July 2027 From 1 July 2028 Thoughts on the 2026 Budget… This budget contains some of the biggest changes to the tax system that I have seen. Under the guise of intergenerational fairness the government is increasing […]
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One of the keys to efficient business accounting is working with great tools. And in particular the tools you use for bookkeeping can make all the difference. Here are a few tools that you might want to consider when structuring your business accounts for efficiency and accuracy; If you think a review of your bookkeeping needs
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As the Tax season begins the ATO has given notice of an increase in ATO related scams. Scams aim trick you into paying money or giving out your personal information. The ATO has released the following information to help the general public identify scams. Most notably that the ATO will no longer use hyperlinks in outbound unsolicited
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Vine Accounting provides reliable, trustworthy, and efficient taxation and accounting services to the Central Coast and beyond. We specialise in all facets of Personal Taxation, Small Business Management, and Self Managed Superannuation Funds. At Vine Accounting we pride ourselves on working alongside clients to find the best solution to their needs. Principal Accountant Nathan Vant
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Having a clear Communication and Marketing strategy for your business will help grow your client base and keep them connected to your business. The break over the summer holidays is a great time to do a quick checklist of your business’s Communications and Marketing needs. In 2025 Vine Accounting will be offering some associated services
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So you have a Tax debt! Although not ideal, this is just a reality of life and business. Once the ATO has issued a notice of assessment you have two options to pay the tax debt by the due date. Important to note: If you do not have a payment plan and the debt remains unpaid the ATO
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Who doesn’t want to make extra cash on the side, doing something they love!? However, not every hobby is a side-hustle and this is important to work out first before diving into the tax implications! A ‘side-hustle’ is typically a form of income or income generating activity that is outside your primary job or business.
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You may think that accounting only concerns tax returns and BAS and other government reporting. However there is a lot more that an Accountant like Vine Accounting can do to help you build and develop your business. Help with Business Strategy Having a fresh pair of eyes, yet someone who is also familiar with your
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In the news recently, the ATO is chasing some scenarios to ensure that what the taxpayer tells them is matched by the evidence. Determining the tax treatment of a property transaction can sometimes be a difficult exercise and there are a number of factors that need to be considered. This will often include the intention
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Asking your customers to provide a Google review is a great way to help your business stand out in google searches and will give others confidence in your services or products. Reviews show up next to your Business Profile in Maps and Search.Tip: You don’t need a Gmail address to leave a review you can simply make a google search
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