Sole trader vs company: the tax truth for WA businesses
Should you operate as a sole trader or set up a company? It's one of the most consequential financial decisions a WA business owner can make — and the answer depends entirely on your numbers. Michael Jones breaks down the real tax difference, the hidden costs of a company structure, and exactly when a restructure makes sense.
Don't Leave 30 June to Chance — A Perth Accountant's Guide to EOFY 2026
With 30 June approaching fast, there's still time to make decisions that reduce your tax bill — but not much of it. Atramentum's Michael Jones covers the key 2025–26 Federal Budget changes, what sole traders and small business owners across Perth need to action before the financial year closes, and why the real work happens before lodgement — not after.
ATO’s Watchlist 2025: What’s Hot, What’s Not, and What’ll Get You Audited
Tax season can feel like a minefield, especially with the ATO's sharpened audit tools for 2025. From dubious work-from-home claims to crypto mishaps and rental deductions that don't hold water, the ATO's enhanced data-matching and budget make it easier to get caught out.
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