Cosca Coutts Redington

15/10/2026

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An online store collects personal information constantly, and most of it arrives without anyone deciding to collect it.

14/10/2026

Division 296 Tax – What could it mean for your super?

Changes to the taxation of large superannuation balances are an important consideration for Australians planning their retirement.

With Division 296 targeting individuals with higher super balances, understanding the potential impact on your retirement savings and long-term financial planning is essential.

Whether you’re approaching retirement or managing a self-managed super fund (SMSF), staying informed can help you make confident decisions about your financial future.

📖 Read our latest article to learn more about Division 296 and what it could mean

Div 296 tax is now in legislation and levied directly on the individual with balances over $3m in super fund.

13/10/2026

🌐 Does your business have a website or domain name? Here's something worth knowing!

Your website and domain name are valuable business assets, but are you doing enough to protect them?

From maintaining ownership and access to your domain name to understanding the risks associated with managing your online presence, a few simple oversights could lead to costly problems.

💡 Do you know who controls your business domain name and website?

Our latest article shares two cautionary tales that highlight why it's important for business owners to understand and protect these valuable digital assets.

👉 Take a few minutes to read the article and make sure your business isn't caught out.

This warning is new, but the reason for forgetting to renew a domain name isn’t.

12/10/2026

📢 What's the latest from Treasury, and what could it mean for your business?

Government policy and economic decisions can have a flow-on effect for Australian businesses, making it important to stay informed about proposed changes and future directions.

The latest update from Treasury raises questions about what's changing, what's staying the same and what businesses should be keeping an eye on.

💡 Staying informed today can help you make better business decisions tomorrow.

At Cosca Coutts Redington, we're here to help you navigate changes and plan ahead with confidence.

👉 Read our latest article for further insights.

The initial legislation was rushed into law despite widespread concerns raised by advisers, professional bodies and taxpayers.

11/10/2026

🚨 ATO puts contractors on notice – is your business meeting its reporting obligations?

The ATO is cracking down on contractor payments, with more than $1 billion in payments reportedly missing from Taxable Payments Annual Reports (TPAR).

If your business pays contractors, it's important to understand your reporting obligations and ensure your records are accurate and up to date.

💡 Are you confident your business is meeting its TPAR requirements?

Failing to report correctly could put your business at risk of ATO scrutiny and potential penalties.

At Cosca Coutts Redington, we're here to help you understand your tax obligations and stay on top of your compliance requirements.

👉 Read our latest article to find out what the ATO is focusing on and what it could mean for your business.

In a recent update, the ATO has urged contractors to verify their pre-fill information against their own records and declare all their business income, including income not reported through a taxable payments annual report (TPAR).

09/10/2026

A great business doesn't grow by chance — it grows with clear goals, good planning and the right strategies in place.

Whether you're starting a new business or looking to take your existing business to the next level, having a well-thought-out business plan can help you stay focused, make informed decisions and identify opportunities for growth.

💡 When was the last time you reviewed your business plan?

At Cosca Coutts Redington, we're here to help you plan ahead and turn your business goals into action.

A written business plan is essential to help you start and grow your business.   A written business plan is essential to help you start and grow your

08/10/2026

🔐 Is your business ready for the 2026 Privacy Compliance Sweep?

Protecting your customers' personal information is more important than ever, and businesses need to ensure their privacy practices are up to scratch.

With privacy compliance under the spotlight in 2026, now is a good time to review how your business collects, stores and manages personal information.

✅ Are your privacy policies up to date?
✅ Do your staff understand their privacy obligations?
✅ Are you taking the right steps to protect customer information?

Being proactive now can help reduce compliance risks and build trust with your customers.

👉 Read our latest article to find out what your business should be considering.

The privacy commissioner has launched their first-ever compliance sweep in January 2026.   The privacy commissioner has launched their first-ever

15/09/2026

When was the last time you reviewed your business Terms & Conditions? 📄

Having clear, well-drafted T&Cs can help protect your business, set expectations with your customers and avoid misunderstandings down the track.

Whether it’s payment terms, cancellations, warranties or resolving disputes, it’s important to understand what should be covered and why.

Our latest article takes a look at some of the key things Australian businesses should consider when putting together legally compliant Terms & Conditions.

Terms and conditions bind your customers only where they actively accept them, so a tick box at checkout holds up where a footer link often does not.

12/09/2026

👶 An important change to Paid Parental Leave is now in effect.

Superannuation contributions are now being paid on eligible government-funded Paid Parental Leave, helping to ensure that taking time away from work to care for a new child doesn’t have as significant an impact on long-term retirement savings.

It’s a positive step towards improving retirement outcomes for parents and addressing the superannuation gap that can arise during periods of parental leave.

Our latest article explains how the new super contributions work, who is eligible and what you need to know.

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From July 2026, the new Paid Parental Leave Superannuation Contribution (PPLSC) has started.

11/09/2026

RU OK 2026 - what are you grateful for in Life? That was the topic of today's discussion.