The Gladstone Office

12/05/2026

Residential investment properties: what last night’s budget will change about negative gearing (using rental expenses to reduce wage earnings etc). If you’ve already purchased a property there is NO change to the deductions claimed.

If you haven’t yet signed a contract, you will experience these changes. This info is just negative gearing related, not related to the tax that will know apply on selling the property.

12/05/2026

Tonight the treasurer released a budget that has widespread impact for all tax payers, from individuals to businesses running as trusts, and companies. 😱

Most of the impacts will not occur until AFTER 1 July 2027.

Once I’ve had time to research the new legislation fully, I will provide FB updates and I will reach out to more complex clients that may need to restructure their entity structures to avoid the massive 30% flat tax on all trust distributions (we will have 3 years to restructure). 😳

I appreciate your patience as I do need to make sure I fully understand the legislation before offering any advice/discussions. 🙏

02/05/2026

If you want to reduce your study loan balance before indexation applies, you’ll need to make a voluntary repayment by 26 May. This will allow enough time for your payment to be processed.

There are a few ways you can make a voluntary repayment - including BPAY and credit card.

Repayments cannot be claimed as a tax deduction.

02/05/2026

Can you believe that we are in May already!

My website has recently been updated (hopefully it's a little easier to use). Bookings are now available for the 2025/26 season by selecting the link below:

Gladstone's Small Business Specialist

14/04/2026

If you’re an employer and you think you fall into these categories, and you haven’t received my email mail out, please contact me ASAP so we can get your FBT return sorted.

Adding a little ✨spice✨ to your business this year?

If you’re treating your staff to some extra perks, these add-ons could attract fringe benefits tax (FBT) on the side.

Before you serve up those freebies, check whether FBT applies so you stay on top of your obligations.

01/04/2026

With Easter here, just a gentle reminder that BAS are now due for the monthly and quarterly periods.

05/03/2026

If you started a business with my advice, you’d know this already but it’s always worth the reminder.

19/01/2026

👮👮Attention Employers:
Please make sure you meet minimum wage rates when posting a job advert or risk fines! 💵

Today a small business cafe (not in Gladstone) was issued an infringement notice from FairWork and a $330 fine for advertising for wait staff in a range where the lower rate listed was 32c less per hour. Online advertising such as Seek let’s you put a wage range in (ie $28-32 per hour) but you must make sure that the lower figure you list is above the minimum for your advertised role - please dont make the mistake of rounding!

22/12/2025

The Gladstone Office is now closed for Christmas 🎄 Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season and I look forward to seeing you in 2026!
Office Closed: 22 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026

26/11/2025

For the Calliope and surrounding small business owners I support, if you are interested in joining us it would be great to see you. As a director of this fantastic organisation I’ll be there with both hats on.

All money from the sales will be put to use purchasing supplies for our Community Pantry