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We’ve updated our billing system..
You may have noticed something new!! At 3D Accounting, we are always looking for ways to enhance your experience and streamline our services. We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new billing system powered by Xero, designed to make your payment process more...
Is your business protected against Cyber Crime?
We recently reviewed our cyber insurance here for the firm, and whilst going through that process we found some interesting things which we believe are relevant to all businesses. Did you know one of the most common claim request on business insurance is for...
Long Service Leave – your most common questions answered.
Working out your employee’s long service leave (LSL) entitlement can be a minefield. With so many factors to consider when it comes to calculating this, it’s no wonder this task can be overwhelming. To help clear up some of the common questions around LSL, we’ve put...
Closed for Extended Easter Break
Due to the timing of Easter and Anzac Day public holidays, our office has decided to close for an extended break. Our office will be closed from Thursday 17th April at 5:00pm, and we will re-open on Monday April 28th at 8:30am. If there are any urgent matters, please...
Mitchell Ashford leaves the team, and Chanel Quigley starts
A little staff change over Xmas that you may wish to know. Mitchell has left 3D to pursue a career as a Financial Analyst. The entire team at 3D thanks him for all his efforts over the last 1.5 years and wishes him every success. Having recently finished Y12, Chanel...
Closing Saturday 21 Dec 2024 – Sunday 12 Jan 2025
As holiday season approaches, our team has decided to take an extended break to spend with their family & friends. Our last day in the office will be Friday 20 December, and we will return Monday 13 January 2025. If you have any urgent matters, please contact the...
FBT exemption for Hybrid plug in cars ends April 2025
Zero or low emissions vehicles have been FBT (Fringe Benefits Tax) exempt since 1 July 2022. For taxpayers with an expensive car and/or a significant portion of private use, this can be quite a tax (FBT) saving. Plug-in Hybrid cars have historically been...
ATO portals can help you monitor tax debts and reduce accounting fees
If you feel like you are getting a tax bill or ATO reminder notice every second week, it’s quite possibly just the reality of your business and personal tax requirements with the ATO. You are not alone. As an example, let’s say you run a normal small-medium sized...
Buying cars in your personal name, not the company?
The landscape for motor vehicle tax deductibility has changed. This is because the immediate asset write off has been reduced to $20,000, so most vehicles will now go back to small business annual % depreciation, and secondly, the prices of cars have skyrocketed...
Office Closure – Sat 23rd Dec- Sun 14th Jan
As we reach the end of 2023, we want to say thank you to all our clients and friends for all your support this year, and we wish you all the best for the holidays. Our office has decided to close for an extended holiday break. Our last day in the office will be Friday...
The ATO’s tough new approach to collecting debt
In the last 6 months we have seen a much tougher stance from the ATO regarding how they collect debts. Payment plans are hard to get and they are not refunding any interest charges (currently 11.15%) or late lodgement penalties. There has also been a large...
Business and Super keys from Budget 2023
Here are our key takeaways for business and superannuation from last night's budget: 1. Current <150K asset write-off rules will cease on 30 June 2023. To claim assets under the current rules the asset must be installed/delivered and ready for use before 30 June...
Office Closing Saturday, 22 April & Re Opening Wednesday, 27 April
Due to the Public Holiday on Tuesday April 25th, our office has decided to take the opportunity to close for an extended long weekend. Our office will be closed from Friday April 21st at 2:00pm and we will re-open on Wednesday April 26th at 8:30am. If there are any...
Office Closing Thursday 26 January & Re Opening Monday, 30 January
Due to the Public Holiday on Thursday January 26th, our office has decided to take the opportunity to close for an extended long weekend. Our office will be closed on Thursday January 26th and Friday January 27th, and we will re-open on Monday January 30th. If there...
Closing Saturday 24rd Dec – Sun 15th Jan
As 2022 comes to an end, our office has decided to close for an extended holiday break. Our last day in the office will be Friday 23rd December, and we will return to the office on Monday 16th January 2023. If you have any urgent matters that need attending to, please...
Director ID Deadline – 30th November 2022
The deadline to obtain your director ID for anyone who is a director of any company is 30th November 2022. We have previously sent two email alerts to clients about the processes involved to complete this task. For those who have not yet applied for their ID, please...
Reminder to apply for your directors ID
Following our blog posted on March 22, about Directors Identification Numbers, this is a reminder that all directors are required by law to have a Directors ID. If you were a director before 31 October 2021, you need to apply for your ID before 30 November 2022. If...
Office Closing Thursday, 22 September & Re-Opening Monday, 26 September
Due to the Public Holiday on Thursday September 22, our office has decided to take the opportunity to close for an extended long weekend. Our office will be closed on Thursday September 22nd and Friday September 23rd, and we will re-open on Monday September 26th. If...
Our client Gourmet Herbs wins massive small business award!
Huge congratulations to the Vassallo family and their team at Gourmet Herbs, for taking home the 2022 Australian Small Business Champion Award (Agricultural Services). This is the pinnacle of small business achievements and follows a long list of other...
Changes to Compulsory Super (SGC)
Over the past few months, there have been some changes to Compulsory Super Guarantee. It is important that you are aware of the following changes: For payroll processed from 1 July 2022 onward, compulsory super guarantee (SGC) will be payable at 10.5% of wages, which...