Human resources is a deep and complex area.  It ranges from engaging team culture to HR compliance with a range of Fairwork, tax, super and compliance obligations.  And while the use of cloud accounting programs like Xero payroll, together with add-on programs like EmploymentHero and KeyPay are spectacular we still see a range of common […]

As crypto currency like BitCoin and Ethereum become mainstream many clients are looking to invest into crypto currency in their SMSF.  And managing the tax obligations of investing into crypto currency in your SMSF is incredibly important before you begin.  This will typically happen once your grapple the concept of what is a self-managed super […]

Structuring your tax affairs to help your children buy a house is a common objective for many founders of family owned businesses.  And engaging with your Perth tax accountants to help you structure your tax affairs can create successful outcomes including using your super fund to help your kids buy their first home.   Of course, using […]

The R&D Tax Incentive is a significant boost for small to medium sized business with a turnover of under $20m.  However, the mechanics of understanding “how does the R&D Tax Incentive work for small business” can be a difficult concept to grasp.   Is the R&D Tax Incentive a grant?  The R&D Tax Incentive is not […]

If you are considering any investments or business dealings offshore: then international tax services becomes top-of-mind.  The interplay of taxation and tax administrations across countries can create tax opportunities for the smart tax accountants and tax headaches for those with poorly structured tax advice.  So when engaging with your Perth tax accountant, the most fundamental […]

At Westcourt we understand that trade and services business are time poor.  This include businesses like plumbers, electrical contractors, locksmiths, cleaners and gardeners.  In effect any business that runs and operates jobs with staff in the field.   And as a ServiceM8 expert we can use ServiceM8 to simplify and streamline the job of quoting, invoicing, […]