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AV Chartered Accountants Our firm specialises in providing tailored taxation, accounting and business advisory services.

AV Chartered Accountants is a firm of Chartered Accountants based in Newcastle NSW and headed by Tony Vidray. AV Chartered Accountants provide the highest quality tax, audit, accounting and business advisory services to small, medium and emerging business clients in and around the Hunter region, and the north coast of NSW. We invest heavily in education and training programs for our staff to ensure that we remain up-to-date with the latest legislative changes and are able to provide the advice required by our clients. In the past few years we have focused our training on Self Managed Superannuation Funds in order to keep ourselves on the forefront of this complex area of taxation law.

Your credit card and the ATO are breaking up 💔From 30 November, the ATO won't accept credit card payments. If you've bee...
18/10/2026

Your credit card and the ATO are breaking up 💔

From 30 November, the ATO won't accept credit card payments.

If you've been using a card to cover BAS or tax bills, now's the time to line up another way to pay.

** BREAKING NEWS *** Small business have a reprieve! You can still use your credit card to 30 June 2027.

Tight on cash flow? Talk to us before the bill is due, not after 🙌

📍 Waratah and Maitland
📞 (02) 4929 5533

15/10/2026

We wish we could reduce tax rates and make your tax debts and ATO stress disappear, but that's not quite how it works.

And while we have you, here are a few other things people think we can do (but can't):

❌ Backdate deductions for expenses you never actually had
❌ Guarantee a specific refund amount
❌ Justify your new golf clubs as "client relationship building"

What we can do: get you every legitimate deduction, keep you compliant, and take the stress off your plate 🙌

📍 Waratah and Maitland
📞 (02) 4929 5533

13/10/2026

A lighter moment from the office 🤖

Tony conducts a new hire interview, with a few unexpected interruptions from PAIN, our AI office troublemaker!

📍 Waratah and Maitland
📞 (02) 4929 5533

Fringe Benefit Tax: the tax most employers forget about! 🫠Giving staff perks like a work car or gym membership may trigg...
11/10/2026

Fringe Benefit Tax: the tax most employers forget about! 🫠

Giving staff perks like a work car or gym membership may trigger Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT).

FBT applies to certain non-cash benefits provided to employees, and is a separate tax from income tax. FBT also runs on its own scheduled year (1 April–31 March).

In short, it stops employers and workers from using non-cash payments to dodge income tax.

Let's make sure your perks aren't a tax surprise. We're here to help.

📍 Waratah and Maitland
📞 (02) 4929 5533

06/10/2026

Quick maths ☕

$6 coffee x 5 days x 52 weeks = yeah, we did that on purpose 😅

A light reminder that small, regular expenses add up quickly. Worth a look next time you're reviewing your budget!

📍 Waratah and Maitland
📞 (02) 4929 5533

A few quick cash flow tips for small business owners 💡✅ Invoice promptly, and follow up on overdue payments early — the ...
04/10/2026

A few quick cash flow tips for small business owners 💡

✅ Invoice promptly, and follow up on overdue payments early — the longer they sit, the harder they are to collect
✅ Keep a buffer for tax and super obligations
✅ Review expenses quarterly, not just at tax time
✅ Be proactive in negotiating better payment terms with suppliers
✅ Separate personal and business accounts to see your real position clearly
✅ Forecast a few months ahead, not just what's in the account today

Small habits can make a big difference 🙌

📍 Waratah and Maitland
📞 (02) 4929 5533

Ways to boost your super 📈Here are a few ways to grow your super balance beyond just the compulsory 12%...📌 Salary sacr...
01/10/2026

Ways to boost your super 📈

Here are a few ways to grow your super balance beyond just the compulsory 12%...

📌 Salary sacrifice - add extra before your income is taxed, reducing taxable income while boosting super
📌 Government co-contribution - if you earn under the threshold and make after-tax contributions, the government may match up to $500
📌 Spouse contributions - contribute to a lower-earning spouse's super and potentially claim a tax offset
📌 Catch-up concessional contributions - if your balance is under $500k, you may be able to use unused caps from previous years
📌 Consolidate multiple funds - fewer accounts means fewer fees eating into your balance

Small changes now can add up by retirement. Let's chat about your options!

📍 Waratah and Maitland
📞 (02) 4929 5533

Ever wondered what a trust actually is? 🤔In simple terms, it's a structure where a trustee holds and manages assets on b...
27/09/2026

Ever wondered what a trust actually is? 🤔

In simple terms, it's a structure where a trustee holds and manages assets on behalf of beneficiaries. If used well, it can offer asset protection and tax flexibility.

But beware, its not a one-size-fits-all solution and it all depends on your situation.

Here at AV, we can help you navigate the confusion!

📍 Waratah and Maitland
📞 (02) 4929 5533

What actually triggers an ATO audit? 👀Usually it's things like inconsistent income reporting, deductions that don't matc...
24/09/2026

What actually triggers an ATO audit? 👀

Usually it's things like inconsistent income reporting, deductions that don't match your industry, or a big jump from your usual figures...not just bad luck.

Good records and honest reporting are still your best protection 🙌

📍 Waratah and Maitland
📞 (02) 4929 5533

💭 A common question we receive: what are PAYG instalments, and why did I get a letter from the ATO? PAYG instalments all...
22/09/2026

💭 A common question we receive: what are PAYG instalments, and why did I get a letter from the ATO?

PAYG instalments allow you to prepay tax on business or investment income throughout the year, rather than facing a large bill at tax time.

Get in touch if you'd like your instalments reviewed.

📍 Waratah and Maitland
📞 (02) 4929 5533

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Unit 9, 57 Crescent Rd
Waratah, NSW
2298

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 2pm

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