Your Accountant Is the Business Mentor You Didn't Know You Needed
Most business owners see their accountant as a compliance resource. Here's why the right accountant is also the most valuable mentor in your corner.
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Bookkeeping, BAS, year-end compliance and business reporting from AGS accountants.
View our Accounting service →Important Tax Dates & Obligations Q1 – FY 2027
Key tax lodgement dates and obligations for Q1 FY 2027 (July – September 2026). Deadlines for BAS, PAYG, super contributions, TPAR and more.
National Minimum Wage Increase: What It Means for Your Business from 1 July 2026
The National Minimum Wage rises to $26.44/hour from 1 July 2026, with a 4.75% award increase. Here's what it means for your payroll costs and cashflow.
SMSF Setup, Costs and Compliance: A 2026 Guide
A self-managed super fund gives you direct control of your retirement savings — but it also makes you the trustee, with real legal duties. Here's how setup, costs and compliance actually work, and what to weigh before starting one.
Important Tax Dates Q4 – FY 2026
Stay up to date with key tax lodgement dates and obligations for Q4 FY 2026 (April – June 2026), including BAS, super contributions and end-of-year deadlines.
Fringe Benefits Tax
The ATO is increasing its focus on FBT compliance, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses. Key areas include company vehicles, logbooks, and employee benefits.
NSW Land Tax 2026 – It's Here Again
During the 2025 calendar year you may have inherited, purchased or otherwise acquired land in NSW for the first time and may now be liable to pay land tax. For
Important Tax Dates & Obligations Q3 – FY 2026
Key tax lodgement dates and obligations for Q3 FY 2026 (January – March 2026). Deadlines for BAS, PAYG, superannuation contributions and more.
Car Claims For Electric Vehicles
Working out the cost of electricity used to run your electric vehicle for business purposes requires specific records and some key choices. Here's what you need to know.
Sustainability for SMEs in Australia: Cut Costs & Gain Advantage
Discover how adopting sustainability practices enables Australian SMEs to reduce costs, ensure compliance, attract top talent, and secure a stronger position in supply chains.
AGS Welcomes Across the Board Taxation and Accounting
AGS Financial Group is pleased to welcome experienced Sydney-based accounting firm Across the Board Taxation & Accounting Services to the AGS family.
Important Tax Dates & Obligations Q2 – FY 2026
Key tax lodgement dates and obligations for Q2 FY 2026 (October – December 2025). Deadlines for BAS, PAYG, superannuation contributions and more.
The Art of Delegation
Effective delegation frees up time and boosts productivity. Here are the essential principles that separate true delegation from abdication.
The Right to Work From Home: Impact for Your Employees and Business
Proposed Victorian legislation could give employees the right to work from home two days per week. Here's what it means for your business and how to make hybrid working productive.
SMSF annual compliance checklist: what trustees must complete before 30 June
Every self-managed super fund must meet a set of annual compliance obligations by 30 June. Missing a deadline doesn't just mean a penalty — it can put your fund's complying status at risk. Here's everything on the list.
Company, trust or sole trader: choosing the right structure for your business
The structure you choose for your business affects your tax bill, your asset protection, your ability to split income and your flexibility to bring in investors. Most Australians pick a structure without fully understanding the long-term implications.
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