Charlton & Associates Accountants

Don’t have a will? Watch out

Don’t have a will? Watch out

Are you one of the many Australians without a will? You obviously don’t care what happens to your assets when you’re gone then. But if you do care, you need to create a will – fast. Many people are under the assumption that creating a…

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You need to get SuperStream ready now

You need to get SuperStream ready now

In less than two months time, SuperStream becomes mandatory for all business – including small businesses with fewer than 19 employees.

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How to become a ‘power user’

How to become a ‘power user’

Are you using your search engine to its best advantage? You too can be a ‘power user’. The definition of this term is ‘a knowledgeable and sophisticated user of computers’. The resources that we have at our fingertips with the tap of a few keys…

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How to register a new business

How to register a new business

So you’ve come up with your business idea and got your business and marketing plans together. Now what?

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Welcome to the new year

Welcome to the new year

Welcome to 2015! I didn’t get to Japan this holiday break, as I have done with my family in previous years, but I did find an amazing authentic Japanese restaurant in Mermaid Beach, just like the ones we went to in Tokyo. The food was…

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

We want to wish you a Merry Christmas With Christmas right around the corner we just wanted to wish you a safe and happy holiday season. Our office will be closed from Monday 22 December and will reopen Monday 12 January.

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What happens if my SMSF breaches super laws?

What happens if my SMSF breaches super laws?

Rectifying the situation If your SMSF does not comply with super laws, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) can take a number of actions to rectify your situation. Their main focus in on encouraging trustees to comply with super laws through education and information. If you…

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Are you complying with employee record keeping requirements?

Are you complying with employee record keeping requirements?

Pay slips and recording keeping are vital for all businesses, no matter their size. Employers have specific obligations in regards to pay slips and record keeping to ensure that employees receive the correct entitlements and wages.

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The new financial year brought many new tax changes

The new financial year brought many new tax changes

The following tax changes commenced on 1 July, 2014. Below is an outline of the major tax changes that could affect you.

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PAYG Annual Payment Summary Statement, a must for all employers

PAYG Annual Payment Summary Statement, a must for all employers

By the 14th August this year, all employers must have completed a PAYG annual payment summary statement and sent it to the Australian Tax Office.

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