Small business webinars

Small business webinars

We are offering 13 topic modules by webinar for those of you who are either:

  • just starting a business or thinking about starting a new business
  • wanting to update your knowledge.

We recommend you review the webinar topics and follow the links below to book the sessions most relevant to you.

Name

Description

Duration

TB1

Tax basics for small business - an introduction

This webinar introduces you to the basic tax issues you need to consider if you are thinking about starting a business, such as business structures, tax registrations and record keeping.

45 minutes

TB2

Tax basics for small business - income tax deductions

This webinar looks at the fundamental principles of income tax deductions that apply to all businesses. We will look at the tax treatment of different deductions, including depreciation of assets.

45 minutes

TB3

Tax basics for small business - home-based business

This webinar provides you with information about claiming home-based expenses and understanding how capital gains tax may apply.

45 minutes

TB4

Tax basics for small business - motor vehicle deductions

This webinar runs through the special rules when claiming deductions for motor vehicles, and provides practical examples of how to record and claim the expenses.

45 minutes

TB5

Tax basics for small business - concessions for small business

This webinar will look at the concessions that are available for income tax, capital gains tax (CGT) and goods and services tax (GST).

45 minutes

TB6

Tax basics for small business - activity statement essentials

This webinar explains how to complete your activity statement. The primary focus is on the labels to be completed for the GST, pay as you go (PAYG) withholding and PAYG instalments.

45 minutes

TB7

Tax basics for small business - goods and services tax

This webinar helps you to understand how GST works and its implications for business.

45 minutes

TB8

Tax basics for small business - record keeping and budgeting

This webinar will help you meet your tax obligations, as it is essential that you maintain complete and accurate records. We will also discuss the importance of budgeting, and the key role that records play in budget management.

45 minutes

TB9

Tax basics for small business - small business assistance

This webinar explains the support options we offer, and how to access them.

45 minutes

TB10

Tax basics for small business - employer obligations overview

This webinar explains the tax issues and obligations relevant to employers, such as pay as you go (PAYG) withholding, super guarantee and fringe benefits tax (FBT).

45 minutes

TB11

Tax basics for small business - super obligations for employers

This webinar takes a more in-depth look at super for employers. We explain which of your employees are eligible for super, how to calculate their super and what happens when super is not paid on time.

45 minutes

TB12

Tax basics for small business - issues for contractors

This webinar is intended for contractors, it addresses some of the commonly asked questions around employee versus contractor, as well as other issues relevant to contractors, such as personal services income.

45 minutes

TB13

Tax basics for small business - depreciation

This webinar is intended to address some of the commonly asked questions around claiming deductions for depreciating assets.

45 Minutes

More information

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For more information about these sessions, contact your session coordinator on 1300 661 104.

For more information about tax and your business, refer to Tax basics for small business (NAT 1908).

Last Modified: Friday, 14 September 2012


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