Alternative providers to the SBSCH Employers should start preparing for the permanent closure of the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (‘SBSCH’) on 1 July 2026. By acting now to find an alternative service, employers will: have an established process in place to pay super guarantee (‘SG’) for the March and June quarters (if they currently pay quarterly); reduce the risk of late payment of SG for the June 2026 quarter…  Read more

Dual cab utes and FBT The ATO wishes to dispel the ‘common myth’ that dual cab utes are automatically exempt from fringe benefits tax (‘FBT’).  If an employer provides dual cab utes to staff to complete their duties and the vehicle is available for personal use, then the benefit may be subject to FBT. By understanding how their employees use their dual cab utes, employers can work out if FBT…  Read more

An up-to-date business cash flow forecast can help you manage your business more efficiently. It’s an estimate of the amount of money you expect to flow in and out of your business. It includes all your projected income and expenses and usually covers the next year, though it can also cover a shorter period such as a week or month. Ideally you should develop at least three scenarios for your…  Read more

Finding the right premises for your business can be a stressful process. However, once you have found the perfect premises, there are still numerous matters to think about. This article will explore what you need to consider as a tenant before entering into a commercial lease, including: whether the premises are suitable for your business; the costs of entering into the lease; and key clauses to include in the lease.…  Read more

Welcome to our Weekly Digest – stay in the know with some recent news updates relevant to business and the economy. How Australia’s housing market compares to the rest of the world Australia lags behind much of the world when it comes to home ownership, and households are taking on far more debt to buy a house than in other similar nations. Less than two-thirds of Australians (63 per cent) own their…  Read more

Our client of the month for March is Von and John Barnes from Pinnacle Properties Qld a real estate agent located in Enoggera. Pinnacle Properties had its official launch last month which was formally opened by the Honourable Teresa Gambaro MP Federal Member for Brisbane. Xperion assisted Von and John in a number of areas for their new business venture, including; putting the right business structure in place setup and…  Read more

GST withholding… The ATO has noticed some common errors made in activity statements since the introduction of “GST at settlement” on 1 July 2018.  These new laws require purchasers to withhold GST on settlement (and pay it to the ATO directly) generally when buying ‘new residential premises’ from developers. In particular, the new “GST at settlement” law does not affect a supplier’s obligation to lodge their activity statement and report…  Read more

Hopefully all of you know about the changes that happened last year, in April 2018. It is now though, 12 months later that you need to look back and ensure that you comply with the Fair Work and Real Estate Industry Awards and that your staff that have been on commission only, can continue to do so. What were the changes introduced? New broad-band classification structure The old job titles…  Read more

You can currently transfer the ownership of some types of property directly into your Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF). They are: Business real property (used exclusively for the running of a business), for example a warehouse you conduct your business from; Listed securities (such as shares in companies listed on the stock exchange); In-house assets, for example an investment in a related party – provided that the market value of…  Read more