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19 Oct 2026
Understanding How to Fill the Partnership Tax Return
Learn how to complete the 2026 Partnership tax return item by item, from business income to the statement of distribution, and lodge it with Lodgeit.
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19 Oct 2026
Understanding How to Fill the SMSF Annual Return
A section-by-section guide to the 2026 SMSF annual return: fund details, income, deductions, tax and levy, members, assets and lodging in Lodgeit.
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19 Oct 2026
Understanding How to Fill the Trust Tax Return
A section-by-section guide to the 2026 Trust tax return: trust details, income, deductions, capital gains, the statement of distribution and lodgement.
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18 July 2025
Client ID Verification for Tax Practitioners
Can tax practitioners verify client identity from scanned or photographed ID documents sent via a secure web portal? Yes, under TPB guidance, if conditions are met.
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28 Apr 2025
Best Tax Return Software for Australians: Xero Tax Reviewed
Xero Tax reviewed: how it compares with Lodgeit for Australian businesses and tax agents on automation, accessibility and flexibility.
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28 Apr 2025
GovReports Review: A Comparative Analysis with Lodgeit for Australian Tax Lodgment
Xero is a popular cloud-based accounting software widely used by Australian businesses for its user-friendly interface and robust features.
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28 Apr 2025
How Xero Tax Simplifies BAS Lodgement for Australian Businesses
Xero Tax has revolutionised BAS lodgement for Australian businesses, with streamlined solutions that save time, reduce errors and simplify compliance.
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28 Apr 2025
Streamlining BAS Compliance with Lodgeit
Lodgeit is a cloud-based platform designed to streamline tax and business activity statement (BAS) lodgments for BAS agents, tax agents, and businesses in Australia.
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Xero Monthly Cost: What You Need to Know Before Subscribing
Xero is a popular cloud-based accounting software widely used by Australian businesses for its user-friendly interface and robust features.
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28 Apr 2025
Xero Tax Return: How to File Your Taxes Effortlessly in 2025
Filing a company tax return in Australia can feel daunting, especially for small business owners managing their own books on platforms like Xero.
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28 Apr 2025
Xero Tax vs. Other Tax Programs: Which One Suits Your Needs?
Navigating the world of tax programs in Australia can be overwhelming, with numerous options vying for your attention.
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26 Apr 2025
Xero Pricing in Australia
Xero has significantly updated its pricing and plan structure for Australian users in 2024, introducing new plans and phasing out legacy options.
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18 Mar 2025
Lodgeit XBRL Filing Service
Simplify your regulatory filings with our cutting-edge XBRL platform. Designed for filing parties worldwide, Lodgeit streamlines compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
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23 Dec 2024
Building a System of Quality Management for a Tax Agent Practice
Key considerations and practical steps for building a system of quality management for a tax agent practice, in line with APES 320, APES 110 and the TASA Code.
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18 Nov 2024
More about Lodging Your Own Tax Return
Points for business owners lodging their own tax return: whether you need to lodge, due dates, lodgement methods, record keeping, reviewing the return and more.
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18 Nov 2024
Trust Accounting Principles
Getting an accurate trust tax return starts with the analogy, ‘junk in, junk out’. So your first step is to get your accounts in order.
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12 Apr 2024
Instructions for completing your FBT Form
A practical guide to Fringe Benefits Tax return categories, rates, thresholds and calculation methods.
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Your Fringe Benefit Tax Return
A detailed guide to Fringe Benefits Tax return preparation, benefit categories and reporting obligations.
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Detailed instructions for completing your Fringe Benefit Tax Return
A practical guide to preparing a Fringe Benefits Tax return and reporting common benefit categories.
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Understanding How to Fill the Company Tax Return
Master the process of company tax return with Lodgeit. Our comprehensive guide simplifies tax planning, helping you monitor revenues and expenses effectively.
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30 Nov 2023
Financial Reporting Scheme aka Financial Information
Accountants have an innate sense for these concepts and explanations.
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7 Nov 2023
Creating a Website for an Accounting Firm: The Fundamentals
In the digital age, an accounting firm's website is often the first point of contact with potential clients.
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How to Make Your Website Visually Appealing
How an accounting firm can build a visually appealing website that showcases its technological edge, from site structure to clear calls to action.
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9 Oct 2023
QuickBooks Online, Xero & MYOB: A Comprehensive Guide to Selecting the Right Accounting Software for Your Business
In today's digital age, cloud accounting has revolutionized the way businesses manage their finances.
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3 Aug 2023
GST Implications if Property Held for a Dual Purpose (ie. Renting and Selling)? (GSTR 2009/4)
Explains GST implications when property is held for both renting and sale.
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3 Aug 2023
Land on Capital Account that Undergoes Change of Purpose to be Part of a Property Development Business? (TD 97/1, CGT event K4)
Explains tax issues when land held on capital account changes purpose and becomes part of a property development business.
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3 Aug 2023
Property Treated as Trading Stock that Undergoes Change of Purpose to Holding as a Long Term Investment (Sec. 70-110 ITAA 1997)
Explains tax treatment when property held as trading stock changes purpose and is retained as a long-term investment.
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3 Aug 2023
What are Changes in Property Use that Can Trigger GST?
Explains property-use changes that can trigger GST consequences for developers, investors and business owners.
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3 Aug 2023
What are the Risks on a Wealth Tax on Unrelaised Gains?
A wealth tax on unrealised gains has been proposed as a means of addressing wealth inequality and funding public programs.
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2 Aug 2023
Agile Methodologies for Accounting Firms
Agile methodologies help accounting firms manage projects and deliver services in flexible, iterative cycles, improving productivity and responsiveness to clients.
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2 Aug 2023
First ATO mention of Lodgeit
Lodgeit was one of the earliest innovators in the Au Standard Business Reporting space.
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2 Aug 2023
Nine Emerging Areas of Interest for Accounting Firms
Accounting firms are navigating new technology, changing tax rules, cybersecurity obligations and evolving advisory opportunities.
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28 Mar 2023
GPT 4 and Accounting Skills
We put GPT-4 to the test on accounting: core concepts, debits and credits in double-entry bookkeeping, and working out a profit or loss on disposal.
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24 Feb 2023
Mastery
A visual reflection on mastery, practice and the elements that contribute to sustained professional success.
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26 Oct 2022
Tax Versus Accounting
Lodgeit is designed to provide fast, efficient reconciliations between financial statements and income tax forms.
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26 Aug 2022
Motor Vehicle Fringe Benefits and Adjustments
Companies and trusts can often recognise motor vehicle benefits taken by related parties more easily via an accounting adjustment than via an FBT return.
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19 Aug 2022
K Kal Reform
Energy in its many forms is equal to value. The following idea is via a comms exchange with @Billy Bainsbridge on Discord.
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18 Aug 2022
Share/Crypto Trading vs. Investing
I helped Mr Wong prove to the ATO that he was trading on his wife's behalf rather than merely investing. A single stock with a catastrophic loss of 100% of the cost base.
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