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Proactive Accounting & Business Advisory firm. We specialise in helping business owners succeed with our innovative approach to accounting.

15/10/2026

You leave your daughter the house.
Three years later, her business runs into debt.
Whose asset is it now?

A standard will usually leaves an inheritance directly to your beneficiaries. From that point it becomes their personal asset, so it can be exposed to a divorce, a business debt, or a decision they make years later.

A testamentary trust sits inside your will and only starts when you die. Rather than the inheritance passing straight to your beneficiaries, a trustee you choose holds it and manages it for them.

For families, that can mean:

✔ Protection if a beneficiary has business risk or personal guarantees
✔ Funds released in stages rather than as one lump sum
✔ Tax benefits for children under 18, whose income from estate assets can be taxed at normal adult rates

👉 Swipe through to see how a testamentary trust works and when it is worth reviewing your will.

📘 Read the full article "Testamentary Trusts: A Guide to Protecting Your Family's Inheritance" here: https://bhtpartners.com.au/testamentary-trusts-protecting-family-inheritance/

08/10/2026

Are you thinking about switching accountants? Remember, the deadline to make the change is 31 October.

If you would like to move your tax affairs to BHT Partners, now is the time.

As registered tax agents, we can help eligible clients access the ATO's extended lodgment program. To qualify, you need to join our client list before 31 October 2026.

If you wait too long, you might have to deal with:
⚠️ Earlier due dates
⚠️ Less time for planning
⚠️ A rushed transition

Switch before the deadline and you will benefit from:
✅ Extra time to get ready and lodge your return
✅ Lower risk of late lodgment penalties
✅ A smooth handover, with your advisers supporting you

If you have a trust or company, changing accountants can be more involved than you might think. Starting early makes the process much smoother.

Have you been planning to switch? Contact us, and we will help you get everything sorted before the deadline.

30/09/2026

October is a busy month for ATO deadlines.

Here are the key dates to keep on your radar:

📆 21 October
• Pay your annual PAYG instalment notice (Form N)
• Lodge and pay your September 2026 BAS/IAS
• Lodge and pay Q1 PAYG instalment activity statement for head companies of consolidated groups

📆 28 October
• Lodge and pay Q1 Activity Statement (paper lodgers)
• Pay Q1 instalment notice
• Lodge and pay Annual Activity Statement for TFN withholding for closely held trusts, if required

📆 31 October
• Address tax return obligations if you had outstanding prior-year returns at 30 June 2026
• Lodge and pay SMSF annual return if the ATO advised a 31 October due date
• Lodge Q1 TFN report for closely held trusts, if required
• Lodge the NFP self-review return for eligible non-charitable not-for-profits

⚠️ October includes additional specialised reporting and lodgment obligations that are not listed here. Check the full ATO schedule or speak with your accountant to confirm which deadlines apply to you.

🔔 Follow BHT Partners for monthly ATO reminders and practical tax updates.

24/09/2026

Who will run your business the day you stop?

For many business owners, that plan lives mostly in their head. Succession planning is how you turn those ideas into a clear plan your family, your team and a future buyer can rely on. It is not just for people about to retire, or something to think about only once you've decided to sell or hand over your business.

Our latest blog breaks down how to build one:

🔹 Selling, passing the business to family, or bringing a successor through
🔹 Getting the business ready so it does not depend on you
🔹 Reviewing your structure, tax position and CGT concessions before an exit
🔹 Why starting years ahead gives you more options than starting months ahead

Whether you plan to sell your business, pass it on to family, or hand it over to a key employee, starting early gives you more options.

📘 Read the full guide, "How to Develop a Small Business Succession Plan in Australia", here: https://bhtpartners.com.au/how-to-develop-a-small-business-succession-plan-in-australia/

17/09/2026

𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲?

When you run a pay run, the ATO already has the details. Single Touch Payroll sends wages, PAYG withholding and super liabilities to the ATO, where the figures can be compared with your BAS, super fund payment data and contractor reporting.

So mismatches are now easier to identify. This could include late super, PAYG withholding that does not match your BAS, or wages that do not reconcile.

The good news? Most issues can be identified and corrected before they become bigger compliance problems.

📘 In our latest article, we explain what has changed, where payroll mismatches commonly occur, and what your business can do to stay on top of payroll compliance.

👉 Read it here:
https://bhtpartners.com.au/stp-ato-data-matching-payroll-compliance

If payroll compliance is one of those things on the never-quite-done list, we are happy to help.

15/09/2026

🎂 Happy Birthday to Jim Tyrrell! 🎉

Today we're celebrating Jim, one of our Directors and a valued leader at BHT Partners.

Since joining the firm in 2002, Jim has been dedicated to helping business owners achieve their goals through practical advice, strategic planning, and long-term thinking. Passionate about business growth, tax planning, and succession planning, Jim is committed to helping clients maximise the value of their businesses and build lasting success.

Outside of work, Jim enjoys spending time with family and friends, keeping active at the gym, playing golf, and supporting the local basketball community. ⛳🏀

Happy Birthday, Jim! We hope you have a fantastic day celebrating with family and friends and wish you all the very best for the year ahead. 🥳

13/09/2026

🎂 Happy Birthday to Darcy! 🎉

Today we're celebrating Darcy's birthday and are delighted to introduce one of the newest members of the BHT Partners team!

Darcy joined BHT Partners in February 2026 after completing his Diploma of Accounting at RMIT University. As an Undergraduate Accountant, he supports our team across tax compliance, assisting with tax returns, BAS preparation, ATO correspondence, and other compliance matters. Since joining BHT, he's already been working with clients across a range of industries, including retail, agriculture, and construction.

Outside of work, Darcy enjoys spending time with family and friends, camping, four-wheel driving, and playing bass in his band. 🎸🏕️

Happy Birthday, Darcy! We hope you have a fantastic day celebrating and wish you all the very best for the year ahead. We're excited to have you as part of the BHT Partners team! 🥳

10/09/2026

“𝙄𝙛 𝙢𝙮 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚, 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙝 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙨𝙤 𝙩𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩?”

It's a question we've been hearing from many business owners lately.

The answer is simple: profit and cash flow aren't the same thing.

Even profitable businesses can experience cash flow pressure because of:
🔹 Customers paying invoices late
🔹 Tax, BAS or super payments becoming due
🔹 Equipment, stock or inventory purchases
🔹 Loan repayments
🔹 Money tied up in work that's been completed but not yet paid

Without a clear understanding of your cash flow, you could find it harder to pay suppliers, meet payroll, invest in growth, or simply feel confident about where your business stands.

👉 Understanding your cash flow is just as important as knowing your profit.

At BHT Partners, we help business owners look beyond compliance with practical financial advice and strategic planning, so they can improve cash flow visibility, make more informed decisions, and support long-term growth.

03/09/2026

September is one of the quieter months on the tax calendar, but there are still a couple of dates worth having on your radar. 📅

📆 21 September
• Lodge and pay your August monthly BAS/IAS

📆 30 September
• Lodge your PAYG withholding payment summary annual report, if a registered agent prepares it (not large withholders with annual withholding over $1 million)
• Lodge your 2026 Annual TFN withholding report, if your closely held trust has had to withhold from payments to beneficiaries

✅ A lighter month is a good chance to get your paperwork sorted before October gets busy.

⚠️ Additional reporting obligations may apply depending on your circumstances. Check the ATO website or speak with your accountant to confirm which deadlines apply to you.

Follow BHT Partners for monthly ATO reminders and practical tax updates.

26/08/2026

𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀?

Your business could be eligible for the R&D Tax Incentive.

Many SMEs don't realise that eligible R&D isn't limited to technology companies. Manufacturers, engineers, builders, and other businesses solving technical challenges may also qualify.

The key is understanding the eligibility rules before you make a claim.

👉 Swipe through our carousel to learn who can claim, what activities qualify, and the records you'll need.

📘 For more information, read our article "R&D Tax Incentive Eligibility Australia: What Are the Criteria?" here: https://buff.ly/PaNCzWE

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