Articles

Small Business Tax Checklist for March 2026

March is one of the most important months in the financial year for small businesses. By this point, you have a clear view of how your business is performing, but you still have time to make meaningful changes before 30 June. This is the window where smart decisions can improve your tax position, protect your

Read More »

Why Your Accountant Should Be Talking to You Before May

For many business owners, the first real conversation about tax happens in May or June. By that point, most of the financial year is already behind you. Decisions have been made, opportunities have passed, and options are limited. This reactive approach is one of the biggest reasons small businesses end up paying more tax than

Read More »

How the ATO Detects Errors in Small Business Tax Returns

Perfect — here is Article 2, fully written, long-form, clean and ready to upload to WordPress. Many small business owners assume that minor mistakes in their tax returns will go unnoticed. In reality, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has become increasingly sophisticated in how it monitors, compares and reviews business activity. What once relied heavily

Read More »

Common Instant Asset Write-Off Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them in 2026)

The Instant Asset Write-Off remains one of the most valuable tax strategies available to Australian small businesses. For many business owners in Penrith and across Western Sydney, it provides an opportunity to immediately deduct the cost of eligible assets rather than depreciating them over several years. When used correctly, it can improve cash flow, reduce

Read More »

Carmody Accounting Blog: Expert Accounting & Tax Insights Why February Is the Smartest Time to Review Your Tax Strategy in Penrith

Most businesses wait until May or June to think seriously about tax. By then, options are limited. Decisions are rushed. Cash flow feels tighter than expected. February, however, is different. By this point in the financial year: Trading patterns are clearer Christmas fluctuations have settled January performance is visible There is still time to act

Read More »

Member Login: Access Carmody Accounting Blog