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Your BAS is due and you can't pay. Here's what to do — and what not to do. 👇01 — Don't ignore it.Ignoring a BAS debt doe...
09/06/2026

Your BAS is due and you can't pay. Here's what to do — and what not to do. 👇

01 — Don't ignore it.
Ignoring a BAS debt doesn't make it disappear. It triggers general interest charges (currently 11.38% p.a.) and puts you on the ATO's radar for follow-up action. The earlier you respond, the more options you have.

02 — Contact the ATO early.
The ATO has a Small Business Support line and an online payment plan tool. Reaching out before the debt escalates shows good faith — and it matters when they're assessing your case.

03 — Request a payment plan.
The ATO regularly approves payment plans for businesses experiencing genuine cash flow difficulty. Interest still accrues, but penalties are reduced when you engage proactively. You can apply online through ATO Online Services or through your tax agent.

04 — Let your tax agent negotiate for you.
A registered tax agent can contact the ATO on your behalf, present your circumstances professionally, and negotiate a payment arrangement that works for your cash flow. We do this regularly for Gold Coast businesses — it's far less stressful than going it alone.

The worst thing you can do is nothing. Get in touch today.

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04/06/2026

Did you know these are all tax-deductible in Australia? 🇦🇺

Most people leave money on the table every single year — not because they're doing anything wrong, but because nobody told them what they can actually claim.

Here's the full breakdown 👇
📱 Phone bill: if you use it for work, even partially, you can claim the work-use percentage. Keep a 4-week diary as evidence.
☀️ Sunscreen & sunglasses: if your job requires you to work outdoors, these are deductible. Tradies, landscapers, outdoor hospitality staff — this one's for you.
🧾 Accountant's fees: every dollar you pay to have your tax return lodged is deductible the following year. It genuinely pays for itself.
🛡️ Income protection insurance: if your premiums are paid outside of super, they're generally tax deductible. Most people have the policy. Almost nobody claims it.
🔧 Tools, equipment & software: bought for work before 30 June? It may be immediately deductible under the instant asset write-off. Keep your receipts.
📚 Training & upskilling: a course, workshop or qualification directly related to your current job or business income is deductible. Not a career change — your current role.

Not sure what you're entitled to? That's exactly what we're here for. Book a free consultation with our team before 30 June, link in bio. 👇
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Tradies, this one's specifically for you. 🔧We work with a lot of builders, electricians, plumbers, and landscapers acros...
03/06/2026

Tradies, this one's specifically for you. 🔧

We work with a lot of builders, electricians, plumbers, and landscapers across the Gold Coast, and the same things come up every single year.

The logbook that never got started. The TPAR that got missed. The instant asset write-off that nobody mentioned.

Save this post and use it as your starting point before 30 June. Or better yet, come and see us and we'll do the heavy lifting.

📞 (07) 5535 5133 or book a consultation with us via our bio link.

Swipe through as this one's worth saving. 💾Every year we sit down with new clients who've been lodging their own returns...
02/06/2026

Swipe through as this one's worth saving. 💾

Every year we sit down with new clients who've been lodging their own returns and missing legitimate deductions. Not because they're doing anything wrong — they just don't know what they can claim.

The ATO doesn't volunteer the information. That's what a good accountant is for.

If any of these apply to your situation, let's talk before 30 June. There's still time to get organised.

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If you own an investment property or hold shares, the 2026 Federal Budget has proposed some significant changes worth un...
27/05/2026

If you own an investment property or hold shares, the 2026 Federal Budget has proposed some significant changes worth understanding. 🏠📈

Swipe through for the full breakdown 👉

⚠️ These are proposed budget announcements only — not yet law. They may be amended before passing. Please do not make any significant financial decisions — including selling assets or restructuring — until the full details are confirmed and legislation is passed.

We'll be providing detailed guidance for our clients as this develops. In the meantime, book a consultation to understand how these proposals may affect your specific situation.

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We get asked this a lot, especially from people who've been doing their own returns for years and aren't sure if it's wo...
27/05/2026

We get asked this a lot, especially from people who've been doing their own returns for years and aren't sure if it's worth switching.

The honest answer: it depends on how complex your situation is. And that complexity tends to grow quietly, a new investment property, a second ABN, employing your first person, without anyone flagging that your return just got a lot more involved.

If you're not sure where you sit, that's exactly the kind of question we answer at a first consultation.

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If you hold assets or run your business through a discretionary trust — the 2026 Federal Budget has proposed changes tha...
26/05/2026

If you hold assets or run your business through a discretionary trust — the 2026 Federal Budget has proposed changes that may affect how trust income is taxed from 1 July 2028. 🏛️

The headline: a proposed 30% minimum tax on discretionary trust taxable income. Beneficiaries (other than companies) would receive non-refundable credits.

Importantly — fixed trusts, super funds, special disability trusts and deceased estates are not affected.

There's also proposed restructure relief from 2027 to 2030, allowing small businesses to move out of discretionary trusts into companies or other entities.

If you hold assets or run your business through a discretionary trust, the 2026 Federal Budget has proposed changes that may affect how trust income is taxed from 1 July 2028. 🏛️cturing decisions until the legislation is confirmed and you've received tailored advice.

We'll be in touch with our clients as the detail becomes clear. If you have questions in the meantime, book a consultation.

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Tax time isn't just about lodging a return. It's the best moment in the year to stop and ask: is the way I've structured...
26/05/2026

Tax time isn't just about lodging a return. It's the best moment in the year to stop and ask: is the way I've structured my business still working for me?

We see it regularly — businesses that have genuinely grown, but are still operating under a structure that made sense when they started. That mismatch can mean paying more tax than necessary, or carrying personal risk that a company or trust structure would protect against.

If you've had a good year — this is the conversation to have before 30 June.

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Hospitality owners work some of the longest hours of anyone we see. Tax time shouldn't add to that stress.We've worked w...
25/05/2026

Hospitality owners work some of the longest hours of anyone we see. Tax time shouldn't add to that stress.

We've worked with cafés, restaurants, and bars across the Gold Coast and the same question comes up every year: ""Can I claim that?""

Usually, yes. But only if it's documented.

If you're heading into a busy winter season and haven't thought about your tax position yet, May is the right time to sort it.

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A big happy birthday to not one but two incredible members of the CSC team this month! 🎂🎂First up, our Partner, Brett Sh...
23/05/2026

A big happy birthday to not one but two incredible members of the CSC team this month! 🎂🎂

First up, our Partner, Brett Shepheard. Brett's leadership and expertise are at the heart of what makes CSC the firm it is. Our clients and our team are better for having him in the room.

And to our Senior Accountant, Stephan De Villiers, dedicated, precise and calm under pressure. Stephan brings the kind of consistency that clients notice and appreciate every single time.

Here's to you both, happy birthday Brett and Stephan, from the whole CSC team. 🎉🥂

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