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Every tradie spends money to do their job — tools, fuel, boots, tickets, phone calls. A lot of that spending is tax deductible, but only if you claim it the way the ATO expects. The rules are simple, and they are the same for every work expense: you must have paid for it yourself and not been reimbursed, it must directly relate to earning your income, and you must have a record to prove it.…
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So, how much do solar panels cost? A 6.6 kW system — the size most homes install — typically costs $5,000 to $8,500 fully installed, after the federal STC rebate. As a rough rule of thumb, budget around $1,000 per kilowatt for a decent-quality system from a reputable installer. The exact price depends on the size of the system, the brands you pick, and how tricky your roof is. Below is what you can realistically…
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An envelope from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is enough to make most people nervous. This tax season, around 26,500 Australians opened one to find a warning about their work-related tax deductions. If you are one of them, here is the good news first: the letter is a nudge, not an audit. But it is not something to ignore either. Quick answer: The ATO sent follow-up letters to roughly 26,500 taxpayers whose work-related deductions looked…
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When a business starts to grow, the money it needs changes too. Bigger orders need more stock, new staff need wages before the invoices are paid, and new equipment rarely pays for itself on day one. That is where bank support comes in — and it is much more than just a loan. Banks offer finance, dedicated business bankers, cash flow tools and free education designed to help a growing business through its next stage.…
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Solar panels can last 25 years or more, but a bad install can undo all of that. A system that is poorly designed, wired the wrong way or fitted with cheap parts will underperform for its whole life, and fixing it later is expensive. That is why choosing the right installer matters just as much as choosing the right panels. The good news is that you can sort the good installers from the dodgy ones…