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CAT Bulletins
Information summaries and news updates on all things Accounting & Tax.
This is general advice only and should not be relied upon without consulting a professional about your individual circumstances.


Education Expenses & Training Deductions
Knowledge is priceless - but is it deductible for an individual? University, TAFE, RTOs, short courses, seminars... are deductible to the...
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Do you still need a Director ID?
Are you director of a company? Do you trade as a PTY LTD? Have you still not got around to organising your Director Identification...
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Private Health Insurance - will I save Tax?
As Tax Agents we can't advise whether or not you 'need' private health insurance, but we can guide you as to the impact a policy may have...
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Taking on your first Employee?
Pointers and step-by-step accounting walkthrough of preparing for your first employee. Sister article with The Legal Shop.
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Changing Business Accountants
There are many reasons why you may feel the need to change accountants; here we list the stages of joining the Chromatic "family".
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Gross? Net? Package? Take Home?
Understanding the jargon around wages and salaries is vital for the health of your business and happiness of your workers.
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The Chromatic Experience
If you've not used a tax agent or needed an accountant before, you may be wondering what to expect! We've created an outline of the...
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Understanding Your 2023 Personal Taxes
It may not be the best year for tax refunds, and the disappointment is starting to circulate across the news and social media. We want to...
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Working from Home - what can I claim?
Being at home more, setting up an office space and using your internet and phone for work as an employee obviously costs money, and there...
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Education Expenses, Easy as A, B, C!
A beginners guide to what expenses you can claim as self-education deductions.
3 min read


The 2023 Federal Budget and YOU
Firstly, anything announced by our nation's leaders is subject to Parliament's approval of the actual legislation. The announcements are...
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You can claim SUPER deductions!
How to Pay your Employees Superannuation - Employers and Company Directors - This is for you. The superannuation guarantee rules have...
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Accessing your Earnings - Company Edition
You work hard for your money, and everyone deserves an income. However, think ahead before spending money from your company, because the...
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Travelling for Work - Souvenirs to bring your tax agent
If you are lucky enough to travel overnight, interstate or even overseas for your business or employment, here are some guidelines for...
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About NSW Land Tax
A client was talking to a mate... ...who warned about rising property values in NSW and complained they had been hit with a Land Tax bill...
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Dividend Income - Tips & Tricks
If you have any significant investment in dividend-bearing shares or units – listed or private – there are a few things we review when...
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