News & Updates
- Asset Protection
We protect ourselves and loved ones from the dangers of the world, but what about our money and assets? It’s
- Small Business Accountants
This year has either flashed right past us or dragged on too long, with very little in between. News flash!
- Community
On the 26th October we hosted our first ever RSPCA Cupcake Day. It was such a great way to get
- SMSF
There’s many benefits behind having or starting a self-managed super fund (SMSF). These often revolve around the choice and flexibility
- Community
A big thank you to the amazing team at the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Robina Donor Centre for looking after
- News
2020 has presented us all with many challenges, from catastrophic bushfires, to namely the global pandemic COVID-19, which has more
- Tax
Using a business vehicle for work is a great tool for those who do consistent work travel and need on-the-road
- COVID-19, Small Business Accountants
From independent grocers to cafe owners, builders to plumbers, marketing agencies to real estate agencies – small businesses are all
- COVID-19, News
On Tuesday 15 September, the Australian Government released the legislative framework for JobKeeper 2.0, which will see the scheme finish
- Property
Many Queenslanders have felt grateful for their homes, many tenants thankful for negotiations and avoidable evictions and plenty of Queensland
- COVID-19, News
Parliament has signed off on a six month extension to the $100 billion JobKeeper scheme, replacing the $1,500 a fortnight
- Small Business Accountants
How you manage your money can either make or break you as a sole trader or small business. Essentially, if
- Tax
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has reminded businesses that pay contractors for certain services that they may need to lodge
- Women In Business
Teachers to doctors, accountants to small business owners, managers and CEOs – women are not only occupying more and more
- Superannuation
Just a reminder that the Super Guarantee Amnesty is still available until the 7th of September 2020. To take up
- News
In today’s meeting The Reserve Bank of Australia kept the cash rate at 0.25% as the country continues to deal
- COVID-19, News
The Government has announced today it is extending the JobKeeper Payment for six-months, which will see the scheme finish up
- Estate Planning
Passing on is an unfortunate, yet inevitable final stage in the circle of life. Yet, a testamentary trust as part

Setting Up a Family Trust: Tax Benefits and ATO Scrutiny
A family trust can be one of the most effective structures in Australia for splitting income, protecting assets and passing

Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Year-End: What Business Owners Need to Know
Fringe benefits tax is one of the easiest taxes for a business owner to get wrong, because it is separate

Tax Brackets 2026-27: What You’ll Actually Pay
Australian tax brackets change on 1 July 2026, and the change is simple: the rate on taxable income between $18,201

What Triggers an ATO Audit?
An ATO audit rarely starts with a knock on the door. It starts with a mismatch: a number on your

How to Prepare for EOFY As A Small Business
End of financial year (EOFY) has a way of creeping up. One moment business is running as usual and the

What is an allocated pension and how can you access it?
Retirement planning comes with a lot of new financial terminology to learn, and one important concept is the ‘Account-Based Pension’.

Are You Eligible For A Commonwealth Seniors Health Card?
As you approach retirement age in Australia, it’s worth being aware of government concessions that could ease some of your

Why Every Business Owner Should Consider Professional Indemnity Insurance
We see firsthand the financial impact that unexpected claims can have on a business’s finances. Unfortunately, even the most diligent

Queensland Land Tax Changes Scrapped
Tax rules and regulations are constantly evolving, and at Crest Accountants, we make it our priority to keep clients informed
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