Business Accountants in East Maitland Bottrell East Maitland Accountants & Tax Agents is your reliable source for business advisors in East Maitland. As a local, family-owned and operated business, we comprehend the distinct challenges and possibilities of establishing and operating a business in the Maitland region. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or an established business […]
Newcastle Office
We now have a Bottrell Business Consultants Newcastle Office Our Newcastle office is located at 8/21 Mereweather St, NEWCASTLE. Our Street View Our Map Location Interested in joining our team? Why not apply today? About Our Traineeships:- Join the Market Leader in 2016 – Accounting Traineeships Looking to study a B.Com […]
Why use Bottrell Business Consultants Pty Ltd
Why use Bottrell Business Consultants Pty Ltd The main reasons to use our service:- Registered Tax Agents – A fully trained friendly team Tax Experts – Specialist and ‘up to date’ experts and Chartered Tax Advisors Easy Tax Preparation – All in just 45 minutes by a company you can trust. Maximum Refund – Our mission […]
The maximum annual government contribution- First Home Saver Accounts
The maximum annual government contribution The maximum annual government contribution is based on the contribution threshold that is indexed periodically in $500 increments. Income year Contribution threshold Maximum government contribution 2013-14 $6,000 $1,020 2012-13 $6,000 $1,020 2011-12 $5,500 $935 2010-11 $5,500 $935 2009-10 $5,000 $850 2008-09 $5,000 $850 Changes to first home saver accounts The […]
First Home Saver Account Cap
First Home Saver Account Cap The account balance cap on first home saver accounts is indexed periodically in $5,000 increments. Income year Account balance cap 2013-14 $90,000 2012-13 $90,000 2011-12 $85,000 2010-11 $80,000 2009-10 $75,000 2008-09 $75,000 Features of first home saver accounts The main features of first home saver accounts were: The government […]
Top 10 Mistakes Businesses Make on Social Media
Ok, who’s willing to be honest and admit they get confused about social media sometimes? I know I do. With so many changes & sites coming at you, it’s no wonder many small biz owners feel like they’re in a sinking ship when it comes to figuring it all out. Add to that all the […]
10 Marketing tips
Bottrell Business Consultants – 10 Marketing Tips 1. Understand your customers 2. Observe the marketing environment 3. Design your product or service around the customer 4. Ensure you are smooth and efficient 5. Design targeting advertising & customer communications 6. Invest in your people 7. Make sure your shop front is immaculate 8. Have a […]
ASIC Fee Increases from 1 July 2015
ASIC Fee Increases from 1 July 2015 Source:- http://asic.gov.au ASIC fees under the corporations, credit, SMSF auditor and business name regulations will be increased on 1 July 2015 based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the March quarter 2015. Here are examples of some common fees that will apply from 1 July 2015: Company […]
Government Releases Cooper Review into Superannuation
ASIC warning on buying property through an SMSF
ASIC warning on buying property through an SMSF ASIC is aware that there has been a sharp rise in promoters recommending investors either set up or use and existing SMSF to invest in property. S.911A of the Corporations Act 2001 (Corporations Act) requires any person carrying on financial services business in Australia to hold an […]
ATO’s SMSF Update
ATO’s SMSF Update The government has announced that it will proceed with law changes that give the ATO greater powers in dealing with SMSF trustees who breach super law. These new powers will apply to contraventions occurring form 1st July 2014 and cover: administrative penalties education directions; and rectification directions They will also apply to […]
TPB to focus on PI Insurance
TPB to focus on PI Insurance The chairman of the TPB, Ian Taylor, has stated that the key focus of the TPB this year is to ensure that all registered agents are meeting their professional indemnity (PI) insurance obligations. This includes the requirement for registered agents to provide the TPB with policy details that are […]
TPB to contact Tax and BAS Agents by email and SMS
TPB to contact Tax and BAS Agents by email and SMS The tax practitioners board (TPB) is aiming to make its communication with tax and BAS agents as easy as possible. In addition to the information and reminder emails that it already sends out, it will soon start sending out registered tax and BAS agents: […]
Ratepayers may pay half of $50m storm bill
Rate payers could be left to pick up fifty per cent of the Hunter councils’ collective $50 million storm clean up bill. The figure included $11 million for the removal and processing of unsafe trees and green waste as well as $24 million for repair of council roads. Hunter Councils General Managers Advisory Committee chair […]
ATO gets serious with the ‘Big Boys’
ATO gets serious with the ‘Big Boys’ Following an interview that the ATO gave to the financial review, it was reported the ATO is investigating 86 multinational companies in Australia. While ATO Deputy Commissioner, Mark Konza, says the Tax Office cannot name the companies been investigated, it is arguable that Apple and Google are on […]
