August 21, 2015

It’s great to see that there are some strong pockets of economic growth around Australia. One of the primary growth spots is our very own Gold Coast – showing a host of positive signs that the economy is in a state that bodes well for business now and in the future. New property developments goingRead More »

August 6, 2015

WE ARE HIRING! Want to become part of a busy accounting team on the Gold Coast? We’re looking for a Senior Accountant who would like to grow into a management role. Based at Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast we have the best of both worlds – great work / life balance plus an excitingRead More »

July 10, 2015

Capital gains tax is a tax on the ‘profit’ from having decided to buy, and later sell an investment. If you don’t make a gain, then there’s no tax to pay, and potentially the loss you made has to be held on record in your tax return. The way capital gains works for individuals isRead More »

Tax planning has been around for a long time amongst accountants, as a tool to put businesses in the best possible financial position prior to the end of the financial year, but for one reason or another it is rarely offered to small businesses. We see tax planning as an essential tool for our business clients.Read More »

June 19, 2015

Introduction to property investment: an informative seminar by local accounting, finance and legal professionals. Hosted by Trak Accountants We have been talking about a seminar series for some time now, so we’re really pleased to be kicking it off with this seminar. One of the most exciting things about this seminar is that we’ve been able to secureRead More »

June 16, 2015

To make super payments and compliance more streamlined and efficient, the ATO created the SuperStream model some time ago. The idea is to make all Superannuation reporting uniform and electronic, which will eventually make the entire process much easier for employers and superfunds. The ATO has provided a transition period to allow businesses to getRead More »