[ { "post_id": "189", "post_category_id": "18", "post_title": "Accountant vs Bookkeeper", "post_content_short": "Confused about the difference between a bookkeeper and accountant? Learn what each role does, how they work together, and what your business\n\treally needs.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/189\/Bookkeeper-Photo-2-Tash-Blog.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/tax\/accountant-vs-bookkeeper\/", "post_date": "2026-03-25 05:14:02" }, { "post_id": "188", "post_category_id": "25", "post_title": "A Simple Guide to Establishing an SMSF", "post_content_short": "Thinking about setting up an SMSF? Learn how self-managed super funds work, the benefits, risks, and step-by-step setup process with expert\nguidance from Empire Accountants.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/188\/SMSF-Photo-Harry-Blog.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/smsf\/a-simple-guide-to-establishing-an-smsf\/", "post_date": "2026-03-25 05:04:46" }, { "post_id": "187", "post_category_id": "18", "post_title": "Understanding Interest Tax Deductibility in Australia", "post_content_short": "Interest deductibility is one of the most important — and often misunderstood — areas of the Australian tax system.
\n\tFor investors, business owners, and individuals with investment loans, getting this right can make a meaningful difference to your tax\n\tposition.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/187\/Blog-Image.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/tax\/understanding-interest-tax-deductibility-in-australia\/", "post_date": "2026-03-11 02:41:46" }, { "post_id": "184", "post_category_id": "17", "post_title": "Payday Super - What You Need To Know", "post_content_short": "If you haven’t started thinking about Payday Super<\/em> yet, now’s the time.
\n\tThis is one of the most significant changes to employer superannuation obligations in over 30 years and it officially starts on 1 July\n\t2026<\/em>\n\t(tick tock tick tock, that date will be here before we know it!).\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/184\/Payday-Super-Time-is-Ticking.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/superannuation\/payday-super-what-you-need-to-know\/", "post_date": "2026-02-22 23:43:00" }, { "post_id": "183", "post_category_id": "18", "post_title": "All You Need to Know About the FBT Exemption for Non-Electric Vehicles", "post_content_short": "Many small businesses provide company vehicles for employees to perform their duties.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/183\/Tina-Blog-FBT-Ute-Image.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/tax\/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-fbt-exemption-for-non-electric-vehicles\/", "post_date": "2026-02-03 23:14:00" }, { "post_id": "182", "post_category_id": "17", "post_title": "SBSCH Is Closing: How Small Businesses Can Prepare for Super Changes", "post_content_short": "For those who may not be aware, the ATO’s Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) will permanently close on 1 July 2026. From 1 October 2025, new registrations will no longer be accepted. This is a major change<\/strong> that affects small businesses across all\nindustries currently using the SBSCH to pay their employees’ super.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/182\/Update-Image-Betty-Blog.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/small-business\/sbsch-is-closing-how-small-businesses-can-prepare-for-super-changes\/", "post_date": "2025-12-03 00:41:00" }, { "post_id": "181", "post_category_id": "18", "post_title": "Debunking the CGT Discount Myth: What Investors Need to Know", "post_content_short": "Let’s break down what the CGT discount is, why it’s not always the best option, and what you should consider before choosing how to\nstructure your investments.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/181\/Investor-Image-Lenny-Blog.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/tax\/debunking-the-cgt-discount-myth-what-investors-need-to-know\/", "post_date": "2025-11-17 00:14:46" }, { "post_id": "180", "post_category_id": "18", "post_title": "Income You Must Report in Your 2025 Tax Return", "post_content_short": "The ATO is cracking down on unreported income in 2025. Learn which income sources you must declare in your tax return – from Airbnb and side\nhustles to crypto and overseas earnings.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/180\/2025-tax-return.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/tax\/income-you-must-report-in-your-2025-tax-return\/", "post_date": "2025-08-19 06:43:28" }, { "post_id": "179", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "Why Your Accountant Should be Involved In Your Business Strategy", "post_content_short": "Traditionally, many business owners only speak to their accountant once a year, and it’s usually right before tax time. If that’s the only\n\ttime you’re checking in, you could be missing out on game-changing insights and support that could help you make smarter decisions all year\n\tround.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/179\/curated-lifestyle-OnN-V9O9lSs-unsplash.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/advisory\/why-your-accountant-should-be-involved-in-your-business-strategy\/", "post_date": "2025-08-04 14:00:00" }, { "post_id": "178", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "Why Every Business Needs a Plan", "post_content_short": "<\/strong>When you plan with intention - and pair it with accountability - you’re not just hoping things will work out. You’re\nbuilding a business that will<\/em>.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/178\/brett-jordan-cBY2CtqQ6YI-unsplash.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/business-plan\/", "post_date": "2025-05-14 14:00:00" }, { "post_id": "177", "post_category_id": "5", "post_title": "Common Bookkeeping Mistakes to Avoid", "post_content_short": "Let’s face it; bookkeeping isn’t the most exciting part of running a business. However, it’s one of the most important! Keeping your\n\tfinancial records in check not only helps you stay on top of your business but moreover ensures you're meeting Australian\n\tTaxation Office (ATO) <\/a>requirements\n\twithout stress or penalties.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/177\/behnam-norouzi-HqyLpZyGPYc-unsplash-(2).jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/bookkeeping\/common-bookkeeping-mistakes-to-avoid\/", "post_date": "2025-04-09 00:35:00" }, { "post_id": "176", "post_category_id": "24", "post_title": "How to Navigate New Reporting Requirements for NFPs", "post_content_short": "For Not-for-Profit (NFP) entities, understanding and adhering to new requirements can be a daunting task, especially with the ever-evolving regulatory landscape.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/176\/getty-images-0LZmdXrZC0k-unsplash-(1).jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/how-to-navigate-new-reporting-requirements-for-nfps\/", "post_date": "2025-02-23 23:00:00" }, { "post_id": "175", "post_category_id": "14", "post_title": "Understanding Director Loans for Small Businesses", "post_content_short": "Let’s break down director loans, how they affect your business, and what you can do to avoid common pitfalls. By following this article, you\ncan understand more about Director's loans and why its so important it's done right so you don't land yourself in hot water with the ATO!", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/175\/division7ablog.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/small-business\/understanding-director-loans-for-small-businesses\/", "post_date": "2025-02-05 12:59:00" }, { "post_id": "174", "post_category_id": "18", "post_title": "All you need to know about the FBT Exemption When Buying a Plug-in Hybrid Car (PHEV)", "post_content_short": "In this blog, we’ll walk you through the key criteria for qualifying for the FBT exemption, the costs that can be included, how to handle\n\telectricity expenses for charging, what you need to know about charging stations, and some common pitfalls to avoid as a business owner.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/174\/phev-blog.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/tax\/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-fbt-exemption-when-buying-a-plug-in-hybrid-car-phev\/", "post_date": "2024-11-04 03:23:00" }, { "post_id": "173", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "Client Feature: Easy Automated Sales", "post_content_short": "Easy Automated Sales is a brisbane based software business providing practical solutions for SME's.  We sat down with owner, Colin\nFeguson, to learn more about this product and how it can best help Brisbane small business.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/173\/john-schnobrich-2FPjlAyMQTA-unsplash.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/client-feature\/client-feature-easy-automated-sales\/", "post_date": "2024-09-25 05:45:55" }, { "post_id": "172", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "Client Feature: Lord Mayor's Women in Business Grant 2025", "post_content_short": "Applications are now open for the Lord Mayor's Women in Business Grants for 2025.  Now in it's fourth year, the Lord Mayor's Women in\nBusiness Grant has supported the development of more than 250 women-led Brisbane businesses across a range of industries.  One of our\nvalued clients, was one of these worthy recipients for the 2024 round and has kindly shared some words of her experience and the\nbenefits she obtained from being a grant recipient.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/172\/Women-in-business.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/client-feature\/client-feature-lord-mayors-women-in-business-grant-2024\/", "post_date": "2024-09-23 04:51:12" }, { "post_id": "171", "post_category_id": "18", "post_title": "Navigating the GST system for Health Service Professionals", "post_content_short": "Navigating the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rules in Australia can be a tricky process for small business owners in the health sector. If\nyou're a doctor, speech therapist, chiropractor, psychologist, or any other professional in the healthcare industry, it's crucial to\nunderstand how GST applies to your services. We have summarised the most common scenarios for GST treatments for health practitioners.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/171\/Health-Practitioner.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/tax\/navigating-the-gst-system-for-health-service-professionals\/", "post_date": "2024-09-23 04:13:03" }, { "post_id": "170", "post_category_id": "18", "post_title": "Claiming Assets in your small business in the 2024 year", "post_content_short": "With the end of temporary full expenses, it is important to be aware of the updated rules for asset depreciation and the benefits of the instant\n\tasset write-off <\/a>(IAWO)\n\tscheme. This breakdown of changes and guide will help you understand these changes and how they might affect you and your business.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/170\/Assets.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/tax\/claiming-assets-in-your-small-business-in-the-2024-year\/", "post_date": "2024-09-02 23:30:00" }, { "post_id": "169", "post_category_id": "18", "post_title": "An Empire Guide to Claiming Work from Home Expenses", "post_content_short": "It’s important to keep in mind that the Australian\n\tTaxation Office (ATO)<\/a>\n\thas become more strict on these deductions, so it's crucial to understand the rules and keep accurate records. This guide is here to help\n\tyou, understand what is required when you claim home office expenses on your tax returns. By following these tips, you can maximise your tax\n\treturn and stay compliant with tax regulations!\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/169\/Work-from-home.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/tax\/an-empire-guide-to-claiming-work-from-home-expenses\/", "post_date": "2024-07-31 04:20:17" }, { "post_id": "168", "post_category_id": "18", "post_title": "Top 10 Tips to Pay Less Personal Tax in 2024", "post_content_short": "As June 30th rapidly approaches, it's important to consider strategies that can help you minimise your tax liability for 2024. Whether\n\tyou're a chippie, doctor, engineer, sales rep or architect, considering some of these tips below and whether they apply to your\n\tcircumstances may save you paying more in tax than necessary.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/168\/Empire-Blog-Tax-deduction-v-offset.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/tax\/top-10-tips-to-pay-less-personal-tax-in-2024\/", "post_date": "2024-06-18 07:17:00" }, { "post_id": "166", "post_category_id": "17", "post_title": "When Does the Superannuation Work Test for Super Contributions Still Apply?", "post_content_short": "The superannuation\n\twork test<\/a>\n\tserves as a pivotal requirement for individuals navigating the landscape of voluntary contributions to their superannuation fund, especially\n\tas they approach and surpass the age of 67. But what exactly does this test entail, and why is it so crucial?\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/166\/superannuation.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/superannuation\/when-does-the-superannuation-work-test-for-super-contributions-still-apply\/", "post_date": "2024-06-06 02:49:45" }, { "post_id": "162", "post_category_id": "17", "post_title": "Learn how to Boost your financial future with SMSF & Property", "post_content_short": "Australia's real estate market has long been considered a safe and lucrative investment avenue. With a stable economy and a consistently\n\tgrowing property market, it's no wonder that many Australians view property as a key component of their investment portfolio. One pain point\n\twe often hear from clients is the fact that their superannuation fund doesn’t directly invest into property. In this article\n\twe are going to explore the only legal way to borrow and acquire property in super which is via a self-managed superannuation fund\n\t(SMSF).\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/162\/SMSF-property.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/superannuation\/learn-how-to-boost-your-financial-future-with-smsf-and-property\/", "post_date": "2024-02-26 05:56:00" }, { "post_id": "161", "post_category_id": "12", "post_title": "Empire Partner in Business Feature: GRAF-X Design Suite", "post_content_short": "GRAF-X Design Suite is a graphic design agency based out of Brisbane servicing clients anywhere and everywhere.  Their clients vary widely, both in size (micro and small businesses through to large multinationals) and across a huge range of industries", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/161\/GFX-Tagline-Copy-res.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/about\/partners-in-business\/empire-partner-in-business-feature-graf-x-design-suite\/", "post_date": "2024-02-15 05:55:00" }, { "post_id": "160", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Accounting Industry", "post_content_short": "In the dynamic landscape of technology, the accounting profession has undergone significant transformations over the years. At Empire\n\tAccountants, we believe we must recognise the imperative need to evolve with emerging technologies. From its paper-based origins to the\n\tcurrent era of cloud-based software, the need for Accountants to constantly adapt to this change is now more important than ever.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/160\/AI.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/accounting\/the-impact-of-artificial-intelligence-on-the-accounting-industry\/", "post_date": "2024-02-05 23:45:00" }, { "post_id": "159", "post_category_id": "24", "post_title": "Apps to Streamline Financial Management for Not-For-Profit Organisations", "post_content_short": "This article will explore why a not for profit organisation will want to consider technology as an integral part of their organisation to\n\thelp maintain good quality records.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/159\/nfp-donations.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/apps-to-streamline-financial-management-for-not-for-profit-organisations\/", "post_date": "2024-01-24 05:35:48" } ]