Accounts by Comport in Gardenvale, Victoria, Australia | Tax preparation service

Accounts by Comport

Locality: Gardenvale, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9596 8223

Address: 133 Gardenvale Road 3186 Gardenvale, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.accountsbycomport.com.au/

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25.01.2022 The Victorian State budget has been released. https://mobile.abc.net.au//victoria-budget-winne/12911918

24.01.2022 Minimum wage increase of 1.75%. Depending on which award you are covered by will determine when you will receive this increase.

24.01.2022 Just because you think you are eligible, double and triple check you are eligible.

23.01.2022 ATO would prefer tax returns to be lodged after 1st August 2020 to reduce errors.

23.01.2022 No sooner do I send a newsletter out and something changes! The government has extended the instant write off until 31st December 2020. https://www.taxinstitute.com.au//the-tax-institute-welcome

23.01.2022 We are sad to advise we must close our office in-line with the Stage 4 restrictions. You can still email us at [email protected] or [email protected]... Or phone us on (03) 9596 8123 All tax returns will be done remotely by Fiona. Please understand Fiona also has children at home remote learning so there may be some delays. Stay safe and healthy!

23.01.2022 Were happy this law is now in force.

23.01.2022 Just a reminder that our office at 132 Martin Street, Brighton has closed. We will re-open on Tuesday 24th November at our new location at 133 Gardenvale Road, Gardenvale.

23.01.2022 It will be interesting to see if this ACT pilot program actually stimulates and helps small businesses in the retail sector. https://www.mybusiness.com.au//7767-act-trials-voucher-pro What do you think?

21.01.2022 Wishing all mums a very happy Mothers Day

21.01.2022 We are moving! Our new address is 133 Gardenvale Road, Gardenvale 3186. We’ve installed a small meeting room and a reception area. We’ve repainted the front and now in the process of finishing the lighting, internal painting, installing carpet, adding signage and then moving!... We will be closed 18th November to 23 November to move. A BIG thank you to Louie and his team for their hard work and my children who’ve been helping with the painting!

20.01.2022 Victorian State Government - third round of grants open Friday 18th September. Small and medium sized business ($822 million): The third round of the Business Support Fund will provide up to $20,000 for business with a payroll of up to $10 million. Grant applications open on Friday 18 September 2020. Sole Trader Support Fund ($100 million): Grants of up to $3,000 to over 30,000 eligible sole traders who operate from a commercial premises or location to which the sole operator... is the tenant or licensee. https://www.business.vic.gov.au//b/business-support-fund-3

20.01.2022 We have very limited appointments available between now and 12th December. If you would like your tax return done before Christmas please contact Cathy immediately for an appointment.

20.01.2022 Brian, Fiona and Cathy wish you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

20.01.2022 The State Government recently announced a further business stimulus package. A further $5,000 grant has been offered to eligible businesses, funding for mental health and mentoring partnerships. https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/more-survival-support-for-/

20.01.2022 Finally carpet tiles are down! Still a little painting to be completed but on track to move in this week.

19.01.2022 For FY2020/21 the new motor vehicle cents per km rate will be $0.72 / km. Remember * maximum of 5,000kms can be claimed * you do need to be able to substantiate your claim... * if you get reimbursed your can not claim on your tax return See more

18.01.2022 Jobkeeper extension was passed Parliament. Well be touching base with our clients to discuss your eligibility.

17.01.2022 Our office has temporarily closed due to Stage 4 restrictions introduced by the Victorian State Government. Our telephone number (03) 9596 8123 has been diverted and shall be answered by the lovely Cathy during business hours. Fiona will be preparing tax returns remotely. Please have patience, tax returns will take longer than normal to get out to you. ... Brian will have limited access to email so best to contact Cathy or Fiona. Contact details: Office telephone number: 03 9596 8123 Cathy email: [email protected] Fiona email: [email protected] Telephone and zoom meetings can be arranged. Stay safe and healthy! Fiona, Brian and Cathy

17.01.2022 Always good to Check the most common mistakes to make sure youre not making them

17.01.2022 Buy now pay later options are the preferred method of credit for those under the age 30. It sounds great - doesn't it? I can buy what l want, take it home right now and pay it off in four equal instalments. What could possibly go wrong? It's not like you have the huge interest costs associated with credit cards so it's better - right? If you manage your money, as 80% of users of the buy now pay later service do, then nothing. Think of the positives:... * Regular instalments to spread the cost * 0% interest / interest free * You can take the items home now * Doesn't impact your credit rating If you are that 20% of users who miss repayments it can get you into more trouble than it's worth. The hidden costs for not paying on time, missing repayments, lack of regulation and limited recourse as this service is not regulated might be worse than having a credit card. Buy now pay later services don't have the same level of scrutiny when apply for a credit card. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Aside from the individual user who else is impacted by costs or pitfalls of this system? The retailers using these services! This is not a merchant / credit card system so they are not able to on bill the costs associated like they can for merchant services. The cost of these services needs to be built into the cost of the products they are selling or the retailer is reducing their profitability. For small businesses reducing their profit margins could be the difference between paying their workers more or increasing their stock range. Whilst building the cost into their selling price could mean they are not as competitive compared to others. Definitely food for thought and l haven't even scratch the service of explaining the pros and cons. The linked article is a little doom and gloom but certainly highlights what the 20% of users of the buy now pay later service are experiencing. https://www.afr.com//one-in-five-buy-now-pay-later-users-a

17.01.2022 Time is running out for those not registered with a tax agent (or those who will not be granted an extension) to lodge their income tax return.

17.01.2022 Trust deed issues - there is a change to financial reports under AAS guidelines which will impact new trust deeds entered into or changed after 1st July 2021. New SMSFs that are set up after 1 July 2021 and wish to prepare SPFS will need to ensure they dont have a clause in their trust deeds that require their financial statements be prepared in accordance with the AAS. Similarly, existing SMSFs that intend to change their trust deed after 1 July 2021 should remove such a clause if they wish to continue preparing SPFS, the Tax Office said.

15.01.2022 The ATO has advised that sole traders and eligible business participants of Jobkeeper will need to include the payment manually in the business income of their (company) tax returns. Dont forget the ATO will be data matching and auditing a significant number of participants to ensure compliance and eligibility.

14.01.2022 Happy Financial New Year

14.01.2022 Further guidelines for sole traders on Jobkeeper. Very glad to read they have extended eligibility to those with tax agent exemptions to lodge their 2018/19 tax return and are not required to lodge BAS returns are eligible!!! https://www.ato.gov.au//J/Sole-traders-and-other-entities/

13.01.2022 The next round of state government grants has been announced- this time there is something for sole traders. https://www.business.vic.gov.au/

13.01.2022 Brian, Cathy and Fiona wish everyone a safe and happy New Year!

13.01.2022 You may have heard earlier today the Jobkeeper assistance has been extended BUT there is further eligibility criteria and changes to the fortnightly rate. https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus/jobkeeper/extension

13.01.2022 We moved as much as we could on Thursday. Waiting on desks to arrive today and trying to sort out our NBN connection. Whilst I wait for deliveries I’ll try and do some work. Please note we do not have our NBN set up so no access to email. Our telephone number is still ringing but we are busy coordinating everything so you will go through to an answering machine. We hope to be back functioning late Tuesday depending on Telstra. ... Also, MASSIVE thank you to Paul for your help yesterday!!! We could not have moved as efficiently without you!!!!!!!!

13.01.2022 Very good to know!

13.01.2022 More details on the Sole Trader eligibility for Victorian State Government grant of $3,000 To be eligible for a grant from this program, applicants must: be a non-employing business operating in Victoria... operate from a commercial premises or location hold a valid ABN be a current participant in the Commonwealth Governments JobKeeper payment scheme operate in an industry sector that has been heavily restricted or closed as a result of continued restrictions have not received a BSFe grant. A full list of the eligibility criteria for a grant will be published when applications open. https://www.business.vic.gov.au///sole-trader-support-fund

12.01.2022 There has been an increase in scam calls, text messages and emails claiming to be from the ATO and demanding payment. If you have a registered tax agent, the ATO usually will contact them first, if there are any issues. The ATO is not going to demand you pay amounts owing in gift cards or bitcoin. They will work with you to set up a payment plan. If unsure hang up and call the ATO back on 13 28 61

11.01.2022 Cathy, Brian and Fiona would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year!! Our office will close Friday 20th December 2019 and will re-open Monday 6th January 2020. Please note Fiona and Brian will be having time off between Friday 13th December to Tuesday 28th January. They will be visiting the office during this time to attend to any matters. If your matter is urgent please ring Cathy on 9596 8123.

10.01.2022 Were now offering zoom and telephone appointments.

10.01.2022 Happy Easter Stay safe and healthy! https://images.app.goo.gl/Ed9t6kPVUJGcW4PJ9

09.01.2022 As EOFY approaches most small businesses are looking at tax deductibility. A timely reminder that the current $150,000 instant write off measures are due to expire on 30th June 2020. As of the 1st July 2020 the threshold will revert to $1,000. https://www.accountantsdaily.com.au//14423-150k-instant-as

07.01.2022 Aside from the Federal government stimulus there is also grants and other COVID-19 stimulus packages available from the State government. Check out the link below: https://www.business.vic.gov.au//gr/business-support-fund

07.01.2022 COVID-19 working from home rate. Note the new rate is from March until June 2020 and does have requirements to substantiate your working hours similar to a car log book!

06.01.2022 We’re moving!!! Check out the map for details

06.01.2022 The Victorian State Government announced the plan for gradual re-opening of businesses yesterday. Sadly, at this point in time our office will remain closed until late October. There are delays with getting work out to you which we apologise for.... Stay safe and healthy.

05.01.2022 No surprises that were being warned to keep records regarding eligibility for Jobkeeper. https://www.accountantsdaily.com.au//14355-jobkeeper-docum

05.01.2022 Another day of painting completed. New lights have been installed ensuring we’re not working in the dark. Cathy will be leaving the office early on Friday. Our telephone will be diverted to an answering machine from 3pm onwards.

05.01.2022 This is great news - as of 20/04 tax agents will be able to enrol their clients for Jobkeeper

05.01.2022 Something positive

04.01.2022 Extra COVID-19 economic support payments. The extra COVID-19 economic support payments announced by the Federal Government for two additional payments of $250 for eligible recipients will be paid progressively paid from 30 November 2020 and the second payment from 1 March 2021. The payments will be made to Age Pensioners, self-funded retirees with a Commonwealth Seniors Health card, people with disabilities and carers, low-income families as well as other eligible pensioners and veterans.

03.01.2022 Check out the signage at 133 Gardenvale Road! Such an exciting moment to see this. All the hard work is well and truly becoming reality. Our 132 Martin Street office is now closed. We will be moving and setting up over the next 5 days. We will not have access to email and possibly telephone during this time.... Very exciting times!!!

02.01.2022 Ensure you have your projections and calculations confirming your reasons for eligibility for Jobkeeper. https://www.accountantsdaily.com.au//14419-the-message-can