Butlers Blog

From 1 July 2012, businesses in the building and construction industry need to report the total payments they make to each contractor for building and construction services each year.

Subject to cash flow requirements consider deferring income until after 30 June, especially if you expect lower income for 2013/14 compared to 2012/13. Most businesses are taxed on income when it is invoiced.

The Government will increase the Medicare Levy by half a percentage point from 1.5% to 2% to provide funding for Disability Care Australia. The current exemptions from the Medicare levy will remain in place.

Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) is applicable when an employer provides  benefits to employees. If you employ anyone including family members, you may be subject to FBT.

The Federal Government has introduced several pieces of legislation that come into effect from 1 July 2013. To make sure you're ready for these changes, we have outlined the new legislation that will impact you and your business.

It is easy to get lost in seemingly endless number of options to market and promote your small business. Perhaps you have heard about Twitter for ages, but you haven't so much as tried to sign up for an account, not knowing it's true worth? You don't...

An initiative to support the health and well-being of your employees and support mental health with Black Dog Institute.The Greatest Athlete challenge is open to everyone across Australia.

The end of the financial year is edging closer. If you haven't yet planned how to maximise your income and save tax, take note! The most effective strategies are often the simplest and can be applied before 30 June this year, whilst others should be ...

If you are looking to control your Super and are unhappy with your Industry Super Fund returning consistent poor or negative returns like many other Australians you now have more options in regards to a SMSF. In 2007 the Australian Government made it...

Last week we were notified by our building security that our office alarm went off. Thoughts were consumed by the physical assets we have in the office, namely our computer systems, ipads, printers and other hardware, and of course the most important...