Leenane Templeton Chartered Accountants

15/10/2026

Need it for work? That doesn’t always make it deductible.
An expense can be necessary for your work and still not meet the tax deduction rules.

Not sure if you can claim it? LT is here to help.
What expense are you unsure about?

Let's talk: www.LT.com.au

14/10/2026

Is your business paying more tax than it needs to?
Tax planning can help you identify opportunities, understand your position, and plan ahead—while staying within the rules.
Need help with your business tax? LT is here to help.

What part of your business finances would you like to understand better?

Learn more: www.LT.com.au

11/10/2026

Working from home? Don’t overlook the CGT implications.

Working from home can have capital gains tax implications when you sell your home.

Not sure how this could affect you? LT is here to help you understand your options.

Have questions about working from home and tax?
Learn more:

Visit www.LT.com.au to get started.

09/10/2026

Need it for work? Can you claim it?
Not necessarily. An expense can be essential to your work and still not qualify as a tax deduction.
Unsure about an expense? LT is here to help you understand the rules.

What work expense are you unsure about?

Let’s talk: www.LT.com.au

09/10/2026

Not every work expense is a tax deduction.
Before you claim it, make sure you understand the rules.
Need help working out what may be deductible?
LT is here to help.

Have you ever been unsure whether an expense could be claimed?

Learn more : www.LT.com.au

08/10/2026

Tax planning shouldn’t wait for tax time.
Plan ahead, understand your position, and make informed decisions with confidence.
Need help? LT is here to support you.

What would you like to understand better?

Visit www.LT.com.au to get started.

06/10/2026

More than numbers. A clearer path forward.

At Leenane Templeton, we combine trusted advice and practical expertise across accounting, tax, business, SMSF and wealth management — helping you make informed decisions today and build with confidence for tomorrow.

Discover how LT can help. 👇
https://leenanetempleton.com.au/

02/10/2026

Good luck to the Newcastle Knights this weekend! 🔴🔵
Bring it home, Knights! 🏆💪

29/09/2026

💳 Do you currently charge customers a card surcharge?

There’s an important change coming from 1 October 2026.

Businesses will generally no longer be able to add a separate surcharge when customers pay using major debit and credit cards.

But businesses will still have to pay the merchant processing fees.

So, what happens to that cost?

For many businesses, now is the time to review merchant fees, pricing and margins - particularly if you accept a high volume of card payments or customers regularly pay larger invoices by credit card.

We’ve explained what’s changing, what businesses can and can’t do, and some practical steps to consider before 1 October.

👇 Read the full article here:

https://leenanetempleton.com.au/card-payment-surcharges-are-changing-from-1-october-2026-what-businesses-need-to-know/

Australian businesses that currently pass credit or debit card processing costs on to customers will need to change the way they charge from 1 October 2026. Following its Review of Merchant Card Payment Costs and Surcharging, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has concluded that card payment surcha...

02/07/2026

🎉 Celebrating 25 years of Leenane Templeton 🎉

This month marks a very special milestone for Leenane Templeton 25 years of supporting individuals, families and businesses across Newcastle and the surrounding areas.

Over the past quarter of a century, we have grown alongside our clients, helping them navigate change, pursue opportunities and make informed financial decisions.

From business accounting and taxation to wealth management and self-managed superannuation funds, our focus has always been on providing practical, personalised advice that helps our clients move forward with confidence.

We are incredibly grateful to every client, team member, professional partner and member of our local community who has been part of our journey.

Thank you for placing your trust in Leenane Templeton. We are proud of what we have achieved together and excited about the years ahead.

Learn more about our team and services at www.leenanetempleton.com.au