HCW Accountancy

HCW Accountancy ABOUT US! Stacey commenced in public practice in 2004 where she was employed by a accounting firm in Adelaide until she establish her own practice in 2020.

Our accounting services include preparing annual financial statements & tax returns for individual; all businesses and SMSF, GST & BAS lodgement, tax planning strategies; SMSF Audits, year end tax updates, SMSF tax advice and capital gain tax advice. In that capacity, she obtained a wide experience in advising and providing a wide range of business services to private businesses and individuals. S

tacey holds the following qualifications and registrations;
* Bachelor of Business (International Business) - University of South Australia
* Master of Business (Accountancy)- University of South Australia
* Member of CPA Australia
* Registered Tax Agent
* Registered SMSF Auditor



Services offers includes:

1. Accounting & Tax
Our accounting services include preparing annual financial statements & tax returns for individuals and all businesses, GST & BAS lodgement, tax planning strategies, Year-end Tax updates, Superannuation tax advice. capital gain tax advice, and GST advice.

2. Business Advisory
We assist by providing a range of services to ensure you meet your business and personal goals, such as and not limited to Business Value Assessment, Entity Structures, and Benchmarking.

3. SMSF Accounting & Tax
HCW Accountancy can assist clients for the establishment of SMSF, to ensure Funds are complied with the legislation which subject to regular change. The ability to make contributions to them and withdraw from them, as well as the tax implications relating to these actions should be understood by persons contemplating establishing their own fund. In addition, the trustees of the fund must be fully aware of their responsibilities in respect of that position and the rules which must be adhered to in ensuring that the fund is and remains a 'complying fund'. HCW Accountancy can advise on how to establish a SMSF and explain its advantages and limitations in this regard it can:-

* Arrange for the establishment of the fund including the production of the trust deed
* Attend to the accounting requirements
* Attend to the taxation requirements
* Arrange for the required independent audit of its affairs
* Advise of any changed required to its operations or trust deed as a result of changes to legislation.
* Arrange through strategic alliances for the investment of the fund assets.
* Advise the trustees of their obligations and rules relating to the conduct of the fund.


4. SMSF Audits
HCW SMSF Auditors is a CPA Public Practice and also an experienced and qualified provider of audit services for Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF). Our principal auditor is an Approved ASIC registered SMSF auditors, Certified Accountant of CPA Australia and Registered Tax Agent. We provide fast, reliable and cost effective SMSF Audit services to the SMSF Accountants, SMSF Advisers and SMSF Trustees. Renowned for our systematic approach to audit assignments and the degree of professionalism to which we perform, our team provide a service beyond the expected and complete high quality and cost-effective audits for you. WHY USE US for SMSF Audits?

1. Fast turnaround Guaranteed
Provided all the required documentation has been sent to us, we will complete an audit within 5 days guaranteed.

2. Quality Assurance
All our Independent SMSF Reports are signed by ASIC Registered Auditors in Australia. This ensures that your SMSF Fund’s audit is professionally and accurately taken care of.

3. Independence
Our auditors are completely independent from the accountants and advisors that prepare the financial statements for an SMSF.

4. Professional Indemnity Cover
Each SMSF audit we complete is covered by our professional indemnity insurance. Limited Liability by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

Deductions You can claim - Occupation "Gaming Attendant"1. CAR EXPENSES~ You can claim the cost of using a car you own w...
15/07/2025

Deductions You can claim - Occupation "Gaming Attendant"

1. CAR EXPENSES
~ You can claim the cost of using a car you own when you
drive:
-between separate jobs on the same day – for example, from your morning café shift directly to your second job as a gaming attendant
- to and from an alternate workplace for the same employer on the same day – for example, travelling directly between the gaming lounge you work in and head office for training.

### You generally can’t claim the cost of normal trips between home and work, even if you live a long way from your usual workplace, work outside normal business hours or work split shifts – for example, weekend or early
morning shifts

If you claim car expenses, you can use the logbook method or the cents per kilometer method to calculate your deduction.

2. CLOTHING EXPENSES
~ You can claim the cost of buying, hiring, repairing or cleaning clothing if it is considered:

-a compulsory uniform – you must be explicitly required to wear it by a workplace agreement or policy, which is strictly and consistently enforced and is sufficiently distinctive to your organization.

-non‑compulsory uniforms that are registered with Aus Industry (check with your employer if you’re not sure).

### You can’t claim the cost of buying, hiring, repairing or
cleaning conventional clothing you bought to wear for work. ‘Conventional clothing’ is everyday clothing worn by people – for example, black pants, skirts, white collared shirts and plain black shoes.

### You can’t claim a deduction if your employer pays for or reimburses you for these expenses.

3. MEAL EXPENSES

~ If you receive an overtime meal allowance under an industrial law, award or agreement and it’s included in your assessable income, you can claim the cost of the meal that you buy and eat when you work overtime.

### You can’t claim a deduction for the cost of food, drink or
snacks you consume during your normal working hours, even if you receive a meal allowance. These are private expenses.

4. SELF EDUCATION EXPENSES
~ the additional costs to renew a special license, condition
on your license or certificate in order to perform your work
duties. For example, if you need to have a gaming license
to get your job, you can’t claim the initial cost of obtaining
it, however, you can claim the cost of renewing it during the
period you are working.

### You can’t claim the initial cost of getting a special license,
condition on your license or certificate in order to gain employment ‑ for example, a gaming license.

5. OTHER COMMON DEDUCTIBLE WORK-RELATED EXPENSES
~You can claim the work‑related portion of other expenses if it relates to your employment, including:

- phone and internet costs, with records showing your work‑related usage

- expenses you incur working from home that are not incidental (for example, you can’t claim the cost of checking your roster or payslip)

- logbooks, diaries and pens that you use for work

- union and professional association fees

- seminars, conferences and courses that directly relate to your
work.

You can only claim the work‑related part of expenses. You can’t claim a deduction for any part of the expense that relates to personal use.
- You must have a record to prove it
- You must have spent the money yourself and weren’t reimbursed
- It must be directly related to earning your income

Contact us to arrange an appointment to get your tax return 2025 done.

Source of information: ATO Website & ITP

Deductions you can claim - for occupation "Real Estate Professional"1. CAR EXPENSES ~You can claim a deduction when you ...
15/07/2025

Deductions you can claim - for occupation "Real Estate Professional"

1. CAR EXPENSES
~You can claim a deduction when you are:
• Driving between separate workplaces – eg a second job
• Driving to and from an alternate workplace for the same
employer (eg travelling between two different residential
open homes).

### You can’t claim the cost of trips between home and work,
even if you live a long way from your usual workplace or
have to work outside normal business hours – eg to attend
a weekend auction.
There are limited circumstances where you can claim the
cost of trips between home and work, such as where you
carry bulky tools or equipment for work – eg a large ‘for
sale’ sign and tools to erect it. The cost of these trips is
deductible only if:
• Your employer requires you to transport the equipment
for work
• The equipment was essential to earning your income
• There was no secure area to store the equipment at the
work location, and
• The equipment is bulky – at least 20kg or cumbersome to
transport.
If you claim car expenses, you need to keep a logbook
to determine the work-related percentage, or be able to
demonstrate to the ATO a reasonable calculation if you use
the cents per kilometer method to claim.

2. TRAVEL EXPENSES
~ You can claim a deduction for travel expenses if you
have to travel overnight from your usual work location – eg
traveling to a remote area to inspect a property – provided
the cost was incurred while carrying out your work duties.
Travel expenses may include meals and accommodation,
fares, petrol and incidentals such as parking fees and tolls.

### You can’t claim receiving a travel allowance from
your employer does not automatically entitle you to a
deduction. You still need to show that you were away
overnight, you spent the money yourself, and the travel
was directly related to earning your income – eg it was not
a personal expense.

3. HOME OFFICE, PHONE AND INTERNET EXPENSES
~You can claim a percentage of the running costs of your
home office if you have to work from home, including
depreciation of office equipment, work-related phone calls
and internet access charges, and electricity for heating,
cooling and lighting costs.

### You can’t claim the cost of rates, mortgage interest, rent
and insurance.

4. CLOTHING AND LAUNDRY EXPENSES
~ You can claim a deduction for the cost of buying, hiring,
mending or cleaning certain uniforms that are unique and
distinctive to your job eg clothing items you’re required to
wear which has a logo that is unique and distinctive to
your employer.

### You can’t claim a deduction for the cost of:
• Buying or cleaning plain clothing worn at work, even if your
employer tells you to wear it and even if you only wear it
for work, eg black pants and a white shirt.
• For hairdressing, cosmetics, hair and skin care products,
even if your employer tells you to use them, or you are
required to be well-groomed.

5. OTHER COMMON DEDUCTIBLE WORK‑RELATED EXPENSES
Other expenses you can claim include:
• Marketing equipment – eg the work-related portion of cameras used for property photos
• Decorating properties – eg flowers
• Union and professional association fees
• Renewing your annual Certificate of Registration
• Technical or professional publications.

You can only claim the work-related part of expenses. You can’t claim a deduction for any part of the expense that relates to personal use.
~You must have a record to prove it
~You must have spent the money yourself and weren’t reimbursed
~It must be directly related to earning your income.

Contact us to organise a time if you need your 2025 tax return done.

Source information: ATO, & ITP

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