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Launching CountPro
PPT Professional and PPT Audit, led by Directors Phillip Brown and Jason Hargreaves, have rebranded to CountPro effective 1 April 2021. While the PPT Professional …
CountPro Interview
Our Directors, Jason Hargreaves and Phil Brown, were interviewed by ...
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Accounting
Increase to the super guarantee rate
Although not announced as part of this year’s Federal Budget, it’s important for employers to note that the superannuation guarantee (SG) rate will increase from ...
Announcements
2023 Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards
The team at CountPro are excited and proud to have been selected as finalists in the following categories of the 2023 Federation University Commerce Ballarat ...
Accounting
The 120% technology and skills ‘boost’ deduction
The 120% skills and training, and technology costs deduction for small and medium business have passed Parliament. We’ll show you how to take maximise your ...
Accounting
What changed on 1 July 2023
A summary of the important changes that came into effect on 1 July 2023. Employers & business Superannuation guarantee increases to 11% from 10.5% ...
Announcements
CountPro Team Profile – Kiri Fry
Last week we caught up with Administration Manager, Kiri fry, to ask the tough questions… When did you join the team at CountPro? Back ...
Announcements
CountPro TV stars!
Our team will be on Win TV as part of the 2023 Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards!
Accounting
Why is my tax refund so small?
The tax refund many Australians expect has dramatically reduced. We show you why. There is a psychology to tax refunds that successive Governments have ...
Accounting
Succession: What does it take to hand your business to the next generation?
What is the end game for your business? Succession is not just a topic for a TV series or billionaire families, it’s about successfully transitioning ...
Accounting
Thinking of subdividing? The tax implications and pitfalls of small-scale subdivisions
You’ve got a block of land that’s perfect for a subdivision. The details have all been worked out with Council, the builders, and the bank. ...
Announcements
Business Awards Success
The CountPro team was thrilled to take out two awards at the recently held 2023 Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards. In their 35th ...
Announcements
CountPro Team Profile – Michael Hutton
Join us as we catch up with Auditor, and sports enthusiast, Michael Hutton… When did you join the team at CountPro? I started on ...
Accounting
Not-for-profits – enhancing the transparency of income tax exemptions
The ATO has published details of reforms to the administration of not-for-profit (NFP) entities that self-assess as income tax exempt. Information from the ATO website ...
Accounting
$20k deduction for ‘electrifying’ your business
Electricity is the new black. Gas and other fossil fuels are out. A new, limited incentive nudges business towards energy efficiency. We show you how ...
Accounting
The ‘Airbnb’ Tax
Property investors that choose to utilise their property for short-term stays (or leave it vacant) are firmly in the sights of the regulators. The ...
Accounting
30% tax on super earnings above $3m
Treasury has released draft legislation to enact the Government’s plan to increase the tax rate on earnings on superannuation balances above $3m from 15% to ...
Accounting
Self-education: What can you claim?
The Australian Taxation Office have released a new draft ruling on self-education expenses. We revisit the deductibility of self-education expenses and what you can and ...
Accounting
New regulations for Incorporated Associations
New regulations for incorporated associations in Victoria came into effect on 18 November 2023. These new regulations include updates to the model rules which some ...
Accounting
The Redesigned Stage 3 Personal Income Tax Cuts
The personal income tax cuts legislated to commence on 1 July 2024 will be realigned and redistributed under a proposal released by the Federal Government. ...
Accounting
Non-charitable not-for-profits self-review return guide
As part of the 2021-22 federal budget, the Australian Government announced reforms to the administration of not-for-profit (NFP) entities that self-assess as income tax exempt. ...
Accounting
The Fringe Benefits Tax traps
The Fringe Benefits Tax year (FBT) ends on 31 March. We explore the problem areas likely to attract the ATO’s attention. Electric vehicles causing ...
Accounting
The ATO Debt Dilemma
Late last year, thousands of taxpayers and their agents were advised by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) that they had an outstanding historical tax debt. ...
Accounting
How to take advantage of the 1 July super cap increase
From 1 July 2024, the amount you can contribute to super will increase. We show you how to take advantage of the change. The ...
Accounting
Getting back what you put in: Loans to get a business started
It’s not uncommon for business owners to pour their money into a business to get it up and running and to sustain it until it ...
Accounting
Revised stage 3 tax cuts confirmed for 1 July
The revised stage 3 tax cuts have passed Parliament and will come into effect on 1 July 2024. Before the new tax rates come ...
Budget
Budget 2024-2025
The 2024-25 Federal Budget is the third for the Albanese Government and consistent with previous years, the primary themes are expected to be the cost ...
Business
How much is my business worth?
For many small business owners, their business is their largest asset and for many, one that is expected to help fund their retirement. But what ...
Accounting
The assault on professional services
The ATO has signalled that it is willing to pursue professional services firms who divert profits to avoid tax. Two new cases before the ...
Superannuation
Warning on SMSF asset valuations
The ATO has issued a warning to trustees of SMSFs about sloppy valuation practices. ATO data analysis has revealed that over 16,500 self managed ...
Accounting
The Essential 30 June Guide
The end of the financial year is fast approaching. We outline the areas at risk of increased ATO scrutiny and the opportunities to maximise your ...
Accounting
ATO fires warning shot on trust distributions
The ATO has warned that it is looking closely at how trusts distribute income and to who. The way in which trusts distribute income ...
Accounting
What’s changing on 1 July 2024?
Here’s a brief summary of the key changes coming into effect on 1 July 2024: Tax cuts reduce personal income tax rates and change the ...
- All
- Accounting
- Announcements
- Bacchus Marsh
- Ballarat
- Budget
- Business
- Business Investment
- Finance
- Home Loans
- Investment
- Security
- Share Broking
- Small Business
- Superannuation
- Taxation
- Uncategorised
- Warrnambool
- All
- Accounting
- Announcements
- Bacchus Marsh
- Ballarat
- Budget
- Business
- Business Investment
- Finance
- Home Loans
- Investment
- Security
- Share Broking
- Small Business
- Superannuation
- Taxation
- Uncategorised
- Warrnambool
Announcements
$20k Small Business Energy Incentive
In a pre-Budget announcement, the Government committed to a Small Business Energy Incentive Scheme that offers a bonus tax deduction of up to $20,000. ...
Investment
ATO Rental Property Blitz
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has launched a full-on assault on rental property owners who incorrectly report income and expenses. The ATO’s assessment, based ...
Accounting
Increase to the super guarantee rate
Although not announced as part of this year’s Federal Budget, it’s important for employers to note that the superannuation guarantee (SG) rate will increase from ...
Announcements
2023 Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards
The team at CountPro are excited and proud to have been selected as finalists in the following categories of the 2023 Federation University Commerce Ballarat ...
Accounting
The 120% technology and skills ‘boost’ deduction
The 120% skills and training, and technology costs deduction for small and medium business have passed Parliament. We’ll show you how to take maximise your ...
Accounting
What changed on 1 July 2023
A summary of the important changes that came into effect on 1 July 2023. Employers & business Superannuation guarantee increases to 11% from 10.5% ...
Announcements
CountPro Team Profile – Kiri Fry
Last week we caught up with Administration Manager, Kiri fry, to ask the tough questions… When did you join the team at CountPro? Back ...
Announcements
CountPro TV stars!
Our team will be on Win TV as part of the 2023 Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards!
Accounting
Why is my tax refund so small?
The tax refund many Australians expect has dramatically reduced. We show you why. There is a psychology to tax refunds that successive Governments have ...
Accounting
Succession: What does it take to hand your business to the next generation?
What is the end game for your business? Succession is not just a topic for a TV series or billionaire families, it’s about successfully transitioning ...
Accounting
Thinking of subdividing? The tax implications and pitfalls of small-scale subdivisions
You’ve got a block of land that’s perfect for a subdivision. The details have all been worked out with Council, the builders, and the bank. ...
Announcements
Business Awards Success
The CountPro team was thrilled to take out two awards at the recently held 2023 Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards. In their 35th ...
Announcements
CountPro Team Profile – Michael Hutton
Join us as we catch up with Auditor, and sports enthusiast, Michael Hutton… When did you join the team at CountPro? I started on ...
Accounting
Not-for-profits – enhancing the transparency of income tax exemptions
The ATO has published details of reforms to the administration of not-for-profit (NFP) entities that self-assess as income tax exempt. Information from the ATO website ...
Accounting
$20k deduction for ‘electrifying’ your business
Electricity is the new black. Gas and other fossil fuels are out. A new, limited incentive nudges business towards energy efficiency. We show you how ...
Accounting
The ‘Airbnb’ Tax
Property investors that choose to utilise their property for short-term stays (or leave it vacant) are firmly in the sights of the regulators. The ...
Accounting
30% tax on super earnings above $3m
Treasury has released draft legislation to enact the Government’s plan to increase the tax rate on earnings on superannuation balances above $3m from 15% to ...
Accounting
Self-education: What can you claim?
The Australian Taxation Office have released a new draft ruling on self-education expenses. We revisit the deductibility of self-education expenses and what you can and ...
Accounting
New regulations for Incorporated Associations
New regulations for incorporated associations in Victoria came into effect on 18 November 2023. These new regulations include updates to the model rules which some ...
Accounting
The Redesigned Stage 3 Personal Income Tax Cuts
The personal income tax cuts legislated to commence on 1 July 2024 will be realigned and redistributed under a proposal released by the Federal Government. ...
Accounting
Non-charitable not-for-profits self-review return guide
As part of the 2021-22 federal budget, the Australian Government announced reforms to the administration of not-for-profit (NFP) entities that self-assess as income tax exempt. ...
Accounting
The Fringe Benefits Tax traps
The Fringe Benefits Tax year (FBT) ends on 31 March. We explore the problem areas likely to attract the ATO’s attention. Electric vehicles causing ...
Accounting
The ATO Debt Dilemma
Late last year, thousands of taxpayers and their agents were advised by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) that they had an outstanding historical tax debt. ...
Accounting
How to take advantage of the 1 July super cap increase
From 1 July 2024, the amount you can contribute to super will increase. We show you how to take advantage of the change. The ...
Accounting
Getting back what you put in: Loans to get a business started
It’s not uncommon for business owners to pour their money into a business to get it up and running and to sustain it until it ...
Accounting
Revised stage 3 tax cuts confirmed for 1 July
The revised stage 3 tax cuts have passed Parliament and will come into effect on 1 July 2024. Before the new tax rates come ...
Budget
Budget 2024-2025
The 2024-25 Federal Budget is the third for the Albanese Government and consistent with previous years, the primary themes are expected to be the cost ...
Business
How much is my business worth?
For many small business owners, their business is their largest asset and for many, one that is expected to help fund their retirement. But what ...
Accounting
The assault on professional services
The ATO has signalled that it is willing to pursue professional services firms who divert profits to avoid tax. Two new cases before the ...
Superannuation
Warning on SMSF asset valuations
The ATO has issued a warning to trustees of SMSFs about sloppy valuation practices. ATO data analysis has revealed that over 16,500 self managed ...
Accounting
The Essential 30 June Guide
The end of the financial year is fast approaching. We outline the areas at risk of increased ATO scrutiny and the opportunities to maximise your ...
Accounting
ATO fires warning shot on trust distributions
The ATO has warned that it is looking closely at how trusts distribute income and to who. The way in which trusts distribute income ...
Accounting
What’s changing on 1 July 2024?
Here’s a brief summary of the key changes coming into effect on 1 July 2024: Tax cuts reduce personal income tax rates and change the ...