Practice Update - July 2023
The Federal Court has found that four companies that are or were part of the AMP Group breached the law when charging life insurance premiums and advice fees from the superannuation accounts of more than 2,000 deceased customers.
Strategem Community Foundation Grant awarded to Long Gully Community Garden
At Strategem we are passionate about enriching lives.
ATO plans publicity campaign for final WFH guidance
The ATO will be publishing its final guidance on ‘work from home’ (WFH) expense deductions.
Small Business Grants
The City of Melbourne is passionate about helping innovative and driven small businesses reach their fullest potential in their industry markets.
Opportunities for business owners and entrepreneurs
We know how much of a positive impact workshop opportunities can make in helping our clients grow their business.
Super guarantee contributions for the December 2022 quarter
A reminder to employers that their December 2022 superannuation guarantee (‘SG’) contributions were due by 28 January 2023.
Are you considering an SMSF? Here’s what you need to know.
It’s always a good idea to think about your retirement. Many people in Australia use a Super Fund to manage their retirement savings.
10 Tips for Better Cyber Security
We live in a digital world where our business data and (crucially) our personal data is under constant attack.
Opportunities for business owners and entrepreneurs
Our team at Strategem is always looking for arising opportunities to help support our clients in growing their business.
Ways to Maximise Your Super
A little goes a long way with compound earnings. The earlier in your working life you start paying attention to your super, the better off you will be at retirement.
Superannuation for Young People
If you’re just starting in the workforce, it pays to learn about superannuation and how you can make the most of it.
Holiday cashflow for your small business
Whether you’re heading into a holiday period, or just planning to take a break (and congratulations, because a healthy business means work-life balance), it’s important to keep your cashflow under control.
ATO Warning to SMSFs: Paying the price for non-compliance
There are various courses of action available to the ATO when trustees of self-managed super funds ('SMSFs') have not complied with the super laws, including applying administrative penalties.
Christmas Parties and Presents and Tax!
There are various courses of action available to the ATO when trustees of self-managed super funds ('SMSFs') have not complied with the super laws, including applying administrative penalties.
How to improve your year end processes and planning for 2023
We're well into the final quarter of the year, with 2023 just a few months around the corner.
Business and Community Sport Flood Recovery Grants program
On Wednesday 9th November, the Victorian Government’s Business and Community Sport Flood Recovery Grants program was launched.
The Victorian Government has announced the following flood relief grants for affected businesses
Eligible for a one-off payment of $5,000 to support clean-up, safety inspections, repairs, the hiring of equipment and purchase of stock that businesses need to get back in business as quickly as possible.
Company Director? You’ll need a Director Identification Number from now on
The ATO has reminded directors that they need to apply for a director ID by 30 November 2022.
Strategem Practice Update – September 2022
The Federal Government has expanded the list of State and Territory COVID-19 grant programs that may be tax-free to eligible businesses.
Victorian Government announces $2,000 grants for small businesses
As part of the 2022-2023 State Budget, the Victorian Government have announced grants available to small businesses under the Small Business Specialist Advice Pathways Program.
