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The small business Centrelink trap
Small business owners operating either as a sole trader or partnership are harshly treated when it comes to qualifying for the age pension by Centrelink.
Small business owners operating either as a sole trader or partnership are harshly treated when it comes to qualifying for the age pension by Centrelink.
The ALP argues the policy is not retrospective because it applies to future income generated in trusts.
Research reveals just 50.7 per cent of small businesses are recording positive cash flow.
Small businesses are seeing a clampdown on non-discretionary spending.
The reality of Labor's proposed new tax rate payable by beneficiaries of family trust is that it will affect small business owners more than it will affect "wealthy individuals".
Small business owners risk being fined thousands of dollars if they are caught slapping excessive surcharges on credit card and debit card payments from this Friday.
A $5 million threshold makes much more sense.
A 30 per cent tax rate on income earned by family discretionary trusts could mean distributed income is taxed at 63 per cent.
Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg says small business is under 'enormous pressure' as energy retail profits continue to soar.
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten wants to co-operate with small business.
Labor's plan to tax discretionary trusts at a flat 30 per cent rate is "a real difficult nut", according to tax commissioner Chris Jordan.
Big four banks cave in to pressure and will extend cover to small business total loan facilities of up to $3 million.
The tax cut can result in the loss of accumulated tax credits if you're not careful.
Bill Shorten and the Labor party have made many small business owners very nervous.
The rules differ depending on where the goods or services are destined for.
Dan Norris wants to turn the drinkers of his beers into investors in his brewery.
Beware of this inconsistency in the income tax system.
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Fintech lenders have had phenomenal growth in Australia, with very few complaints.
There's a major difference in how money is viewed if you operate your business as a company.
Small business operators could face hefty costs from taking the Commonwealth to court if they miss out on government contracts under new proposed legislation that is supposed to help level the playing field.
The increased tax offset means a tax reduction for small business.
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