
In November 2016 the Treasurer announced that working holiday makers would no longer be taxed at the proposed 19% tax rate and that this rate would be reduced to 15%. This is effective from the 1st of January 2017 and … Continue reading

In November 2016 the Treasurer announced that working holiday makers would no longer be taxed at the proposed 19% tax rate and that this rate would be reduced to 15%. This is effective from the 1st of January 2017 and … Continue reading

The Fair Work Commission has varied certain Sunday, public holidays, early morning and late evening penalty rates in some awards for the hospitality, restaurant, fast food & retail industries. The changes don’t apply yet and the starting date for the … Continue reading

The Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) decision to extend the deadline for small businesses to become SuperStream compliant to 28 October has been welcomed by the SMSF Association. The SMSF Association’s managing director and chief executive, Andrea Slattery, said the ATO … Continue reading

At Luka Group Accountants & Advisors, we pride ourselves on providing professional and cost effective accounting services to our clients. We are therefore proud to announce that we partner with Xero, the world’s easiest online accounting system, which is specifically … Continue reading

Luka Group has cut through the Budget lingo and political spin to summarise the main items and how they might affect everyday Australians. It is important to note, any changes proposed in the Budget are not law until they pass … Continue reading

At Luka Group Accountants & Advisors, we pride ourselves on providing professional and cost effective accounting services to our clients. We are therefore proud to announce that we partner with Xero, the world’s easiest online accounting system, which is specifically … Continue reading

Are you worried that you might not be claiming all available tax deductions for your investment property? Below are some things you should be considering in relation to tax deductions for your investment property. Structuring your loans – be careful! … Continue reading

Everyone knows tradespeople are always on the go – and using Xero enables them to invoice on the road between jobs and keep on top of their financial information. Rohan Calvert, Director of painting business Men in White has to … Continue reading

At Luka Group Accountants & Advisors, we pride ourselves on providing professional and cost effective accounting services to our clients. We are therefore proud to announce that we partner with Xero, the world’s easiest online accounting system specifically tailored to … Continue reading

Being a Xero Gold Partner means that Luka Group are experts in Xero. What does this mean for you? It means that we can get you set up on Xero, provide you with training and get you established in a … Continue reading