26 episodes

Welcome to "SMARTEN UP!" a podcast aimed to help business owners navigate the complex tax and business landscape.
Host Sally Preston simplifies complex tax and business matters for business owners to help them make smart decisions when running their businesses. Expert guests will help navigate financial, tax, and legal issues that are essential for business success.

Smarten Up! The Tax and Business Podcast Sally Preston

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Welcome to "SMARTEN UP!" a podcast aimed to help business owners navigate the complex tax and business landscape.
Host Sally Preston simplifies complex tax and business matters for business owners to help them make smart decisions when running their businesses. Expert guests will help navigate financial, tax, and legal issues that are essential for business success.

    25: Don't Get Caught by Surprise: What Homeowners Must Know About the Main Residence Exemption

    25: Don't Get Caught by Surprise: What Homeowners Must Know About the Main Residence Exemption

    Selling your home? Don't make the costly mistake of assuming it's completely tax-free. Discover the truth about the main residence CGT exemption and how to maximize your savings.

    • 27 min
    24: CGT Basics: Navigating the Fundamentals of Capital Gains Tax

    24: CGT Basics: Navigating the Fundamentals of Capital Gains Tax

    Sally takes you on a deep dive into the fundamentals of capital gains tax. She breaks down the key concepts, definitions, and calculations involved, ensuring that even those with limited tax knowledge can gain a solid understanding of this critical area.

    • 25 min
    23: Budgeting and Forecasting: The Pillars of Business Success with Ellie Murdoch

    23: Budgeting and Forecasting: The Pillars of Business Success with Ellie Murdoch

    Plagued by endless questions surrounding budgeting and forecasting? You’ve come to the right place! In this information-packed episode, Sally Preston and Ellie Murdoch delve into the importance of budgeting and forecasting for small businesses.

    • 24 min
    22: Navigating FBT: A Practical Guide for Employers with Ellie Murdoch

    22: Navigating FBT: A Practical Guide for Employers with Ellie Murdoch

    Confused about FBT? Or maybe you would just prefer to bury your head in the sand and hope you aren’t providing your employees fringe benefits. Unfortunately, if you are providing benefits, there is an increasing chance the ATO will pick up on it. So, in this episode, Sally Preston and Ellie Murdoch dive into the topic of Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) to demystify some of the most common benefits you may be providing. Ellie answers five essential questions to help employers navigate FBT compliance.

    • 28 min
    21: Advice for Troubled Businesses with Mitchell Herrett

    21: Advice for Troubled Businesses with Mitchell Herrett

    Are you a business owner facing financial challenges? Don't know where to turn or what your options are? In this episode, Sally Preston talks again to Mitchell Herrett, a partner at RSM in the restructuring and recovery division. Mitch provides an in-depth look at the various options available for individuals and businesses facing financial challenges and insolvency.

    • 29 min
    20: Navigating Director Duties and Liabilities with Mitchell Herrett

    20: Navigating Director Duties and Liabilities with Mitchell Herrett

    Are you a company director unsure about your legal obligations and liabilities? In this episode, host Sally Preston chats with Mitchell Herrett, a partner at RSM in the Restructuring and Recovery division, to break down the key things every director must know to stay out of trouble.

    • 27 min

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