EOFY is fast approaching - here’s a checklist for business owners to make sure you walk into the new financial year with confidence.

It’s a BIG news day for employers across Australia.

If you are an employer, there are a number of changes coming that you need to be aware of as we head into the start of the 2026 financial year.

Here’s what you need to know.

Running a creative business is rewarding, but let’s be real: it’s not easy. Between managing clients, marketing your services, keeping up with admin, and staying on top of your finances, it can feel like you’re doing ten jobs at once.

At Kindred Accounting, we partner with creative entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners every day. We help take the stress out of tax and financial forecasting so you can focus on your passion. Here’s what it takes to build a successful creative business, without burning out.

Why is business tax planning crucial for Australian SMEs?

Tax planning is all about managing expectations around tax. The process gives you the opportunity to consider your tax payable and any actions you could take to reduce it, so you don’t get any unnecessary surprises.

Our Newcastle business accountant’s are answering your FAQ’s. Here’s how we can help you reduce and optimise your tax bill legally and effectively.

If you're a digital marketer in Australia, you’re probably an expert at optimising ad spend, scheduling social content, and launching campaigns, but when it comes to business tax deductions? The money stuff? Not your favourite.

Understanding a few key tax tips for your online business can make a big difference to your bottom line.

Here’s a quick guide to the business expenses you can claim if you run a digital business.

Georgia is the founder of Georgia Draws a House and Soft Launch, two thriving creative businesses. Like many creatives, she wasn’t comfortable or confident handling her finances alone.

Not wanting to completely hand over her money matters, Georgia wanted financial confidence, to be involved and to understand what was happening behind the numbers.

Here’s how we help.

You’re running a good business. Things are going well but you want to understand more about your numbers and how your back end works so you can continue to grow your business.

You’re going to want to get familiar EBITDA.

Here’s what you need to know about your EBITDA.

On April 10, 2018 Kindred Accounting was born in the spare room of Andrew & Elyse Haynes.

The journey of a business owner can be wild and wooly & in the accounting industry it’s assumed you are an expert at all things business.

While we know a lot, there is always more to learn. Here’s some big lessons we’ve learned so far.

Maybe your poverty mindset is what’s holding your business back.

Saving money is great, but it shouldn’t be the focus, you need to be looking at the right avenues in order to make the money you need, not just to survive, but to make a difference.

Here’s how to stop being your own worst enemy and run a great business.

Your business is performing well and there’s money in the bank. But how do you go about accessing it without causing yourself a tax headache and a tangle of issues to tidy up later?

Here’s 3 ways to do it that could keep you from ending up in a mess at tax time.

Discounting the price of your service is a slippery slope.

We can approach pricing confidently when we know we not only offer a good service, but good value.

Let’s talk about why you should never discount your prices to win work.

Anything we can’t control or understand can become stressful quickly. Our Newcastle business accountants are passionate about making sure you understand your numbers and what’s happening with your money so you can avoid any serious problems.

Money is stressful, but what do accountants who DO understand the numbers consider red flags?

Here are 3 big concerns we wish every business owner would avoid (and how we can fix them).

Thinking about buying a business to find more freedom?

Few people go into business aiming to be a slave to another job, so do it the right way and set yourself up to see the success you dream of.

Here is what you need to know & do before you make the purchase.

There’s often talk about what is BEST for your financial future, and we all want to get that right. The truth is though, that every situation is different and we usually have different end goals.

When it comes to Self Managed Superannuation, there are a lot of things to consider, and there are a lot of questions.

Here’s some common ones we get asked as accountants.

In NSW Workers Compensation Insurance is a legal requirement for employers.

As accountants for business owners, we don’t want you to face unnecessary risks or costs, and while this insurance is a necessity, it’s also just plain smart.

Here’s what you need to know about Workers Compensation Insurance for your business.

Newcastle Business Accounting Expert Hanna Barry Joins Kindred Accounting as Associate Director.

Hanna is an accomplished business advisor, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to compliment our current team of advisors, tax accountants & bookkeepers. This Newcastle local is excited to jump straight in so you can walk into this year feeling confident in the future success of your business and that everything tax & compliance related is well and truly taken care of.

If you’re looking at buying a property, it may be a viable option to buy through your Self Managed Superannuation Fund. If your super fund has the money available for a deposit, you may be eligible to borrow the remainder through your fund.

Here’s what you should know before you entertain the idea of using your SMSF to purchase property.

You work hard all year - you’ve earned a break.

Taking a holiday sounds simple, but for business owners, taking time away from your business takes a lot of planning and legwork.

Here’s what our Newcastle business accountants wish you knew about taking time out of your business this Christmas holiday period.

Knowing the difference between employees and contractors is crucial to your decision making in the hiring process. Jumping into a scenario in an attempt to cut corners without the right advice can lead to unwanted consequences.

Christmas parties and client gifts are all about spreading cheer, celebrating your team's hard work, and showing your clients some well-deserved appreciation. But before you go all-in on parties and presents, let’s make sure you’re across the tax stuff. Here’s the lowdown to keep things merry and stress-free.