Did you know your business can be highly profitable... and still go broke? This episode is a practical masterclass on cash flow, the true lifeblood of your business.
We're joined by special guest and experienced business owner, Harvey Green, who shares his real-world "scars and successes." Join Mia, Leo, and Harvey as they break down the essential steps to:
Accelerate your inflows (get paid faster)
Control your outflows (stop the leaks)
Build a forecast and a cash buffer (finally sleep at night)
This is your ultimate guide to turning financial stress into cash flow confidence.
Did you know there’s a secret club in the tax world? Its members are authors, artists, inventors, and elite athletes. The entry fee? A breakout year. The benefit? A special tax concession that could save you thousands.
Join Mia and Leo as they unlock the doors to one of the most niche and powerful provisions in tax law: income averaging for special professionals. This is the ATO's solution for "lumpy" income – those massive spikes you get from a book advance, a hit song, or a major tournament win.
Using detailed examples of an author and a tennis player, we break down the complex calculations step-by-step to show you how this secret rule works. This is a must-listen for any creative or sportsperson.
Think there aren't many tax deductions for a bus driver? Think again.
We recently helped a driver who was leaving thousands on the table. He was driving to different depots, doing occasional overnight trips, and receiving meal allowances — all with hidden tax benefits he knew nothing about.
In this episode, Mia and Leo use his story to map out your route to a better refund. Learn the crucial difference between driving to your usual depot vs. an alternative one, how to claim overnight travel and overtime meals, and the specific rules for renewing your heavy vehicle licence. Don't miss your stop — this is your ultimate guide.
Ever wondered what a surgeon, a top CEO, or a stockbroker actually claims on their tax return? This is the episode for you.
Join Mia and Leo as they pull back the curtain on the ATO's list of Australia's 10 highest-paying jobs. In this fun, gossip-column-style deep dive, we reveal the surprising and specific tax deductions of the super-rich.
From a surgeon's personal radiation shield and an anaesthetist's smartwatch to the therapeutic artwork in a psychiatrist's office, you'll be amazed at what can be considered a "tool of the trade."
This isn't just a look at the rich list; it's a masterclass in the principle that every job has unique, claimable expenses. Get the expert insights you need from the team at Aevum Accounting.
Join Mia and Leo as they build your investment knowledge from the ground up, covering everything you need to know to maximise returns and stay compliant. This is our most detailed masterclass yet.
In this episode, we cover:
The Big 3 Deductions: Master the rules for Interest, Repairs, and the powerhouse of Depreciation.
ATO's Top Tax Traps: We reveal the common mistakes that cost investors thousands, from overclaiming interest to the "initial repairs" rule.
Depreciation DEEP DIVE: Learn why the 9 May 2017 rule change is critical for second-hand properties and why a Quantity Surveyor's report is non-negotiable.
Complex Structures: An introduction to owning property in a Trust or Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF).
Capital Gains Tax: Understand the '6-year rule', the 'market value rule', and how to correctly calculate your profit when you sell.
Get the expert insights you need from the team at Aevum Accounting.
Engineers, it's time to draft your financial blueprint for tax time. 🏗️
This is our most detailed episode yet, a masterclass in the specific, nuanced tax rules for Australian engineers. Join Mia and Leo as they build your ultimate guide to deductions, investment, and structuring.
In this deep dive, we cover:
🚙 Ute vs. Car: The critical tax difference you need to know if you drive a vehicle with a one-tonne capacity.
💼 Contractor or Employee?: A full breakdown of the massive tax differences, including GST, super, and claiming home office occupancy costs.
⚡ EV Salary Packaging: How the FBT exemption on electric vehicles can be a game-changer (and the crucial HELP debt warning you must hear).
💻 Discipline-Specific Deductions: We break down unique claims for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Software engineers.
This isn't just a tax guide; it's a master plan for your financial structure.
Sound the alarm! It's time for your annual financial drill. 🚒
You run drills to be prepared for the job; this episode is your essential checklist to make sure you're prepared for tax time. Join Mia and Leo as they break down the specific deductions for Australia's professional firefighters.
In this drill, we cover:
🚗 Driving Deductions: When can you claim the drive to a station that isn't your usual one? We clear up the confusion.
🍕 Overtime Meals: The specific rule that could make your post-shift meal tax-deductible when you receive an allowance.
☀️ Sun Protection: The surprising reason you can claim your sunglasses and sunscreen (and the nerdy rule about it!).
🚫 Common Traps: Find out why gym memberships and danger allowances are almost never claimable.
Get the expert insights you need from the team at Aevum Accounting.
Nurses and Midwives, it's time for some financial first aid! 🩺
You spend your shifts looking after everyone else; this episode is all about helping you look after your bottom line. Join Mia and Leo for a complete check-up on the specific tax deductions you're entitled to.
In this episode, you'll get a clear diagnosis on:
👟 Uniforms & Shoes: The real story on claiming scrubs, non-slip shoes, and why your 'black pants and white top' might not be deductible.
⌚️ Specialty Equipment: The surprising rule that lets you claim a fob watch but not an ordinary wristwatch.
💰 Salary Packaging: A deep dive into the WA Health benefits ($9,010 + $2,650 caps) and the critical warning about your HELP debt.
🚗 Car & Travel: Unpacking the rules for community nurses and travel between clinics.
Get the prescription for a healthier tax return from the team at Aevum Accounting.
Doctors and specialists, consider this your annual financial check-up! 🩺
This episode is your ultimate checklist to ensure you're ticking all the right boxes on your tax return. We're giving you a complete rundown of the specific deductions and strategies for Australian medical professionals.
In this episode, you'll learn:
💰 Salary Packaging Deep Dive: The guide to the WA Health system's benefits, including the $9,010 living expense and $2,650 meal entertainment caps.
⚠️ The HELP Debt Warning: How salary packaging can lead to a surprise increase in your student loan repayments.
🚗 Car & Travel Expenses: The real rules for claiming travel between hospitals, clinics, and conferences.
📚 Self-Education: What you need to know about claiming costs for your specialist training and professional development.
Tune in for an expert diagnosis of your tax situation from the team at Aevum Accounting.
Attention all officers and detectives! Your annual financial debriefing is here.
Your job is complex, and your tax return should reflect that. In this episode, Mia and Leo from Aevum Accounting provide a complete checklist of the tax deductions you're entitled to, helping you navigate the unique financial landscape of police work.
In this debrief, we cover:
🚓 Car Expenses: When can you actually claim travel to a crime scene, a courthouse, or between stations?
🕵️ Undercover Claims: The fascinating exception that allows detectives to claim conventional clothing for specific operations.
🚗 Novated Leases: How salary packaging works for the police force and the critical warning you need to hear about your HELP debt.
✅ The Essentials: We run through uniforms, self-education, union fees, bulky equipment, and more.
You watch our backs, let us help you watch your bottom line. Tune in for your complete tax checklist.
Ever wondered if your accountant is as dedicated to tax as you are to saving lives? We share a hilarious (and true) story about our director, Ben De Rosa, pitching his services to the very paramedics who came to his rescue after a tumble!
Our special connection to the paramedic community inspired this dedicated episode. We're here to give back by helping you navigate the complexities of your tax return and claim everything you're entitled to.
Tune in to discover:
The Three Golden Rules every claim must follow.
Car Expenses: Finally understand the rules for travel between stations, head office, and home.
Salary Packaging Deep Dive: Learn how to use this incredible perk to your advantage without affecting your HECS/HELP debt or Family Tax Benefits.
Commonly Missed Deductions: AHPRA fees, overtime meals, stethoscopes, PPE, sun protection, and more.
Uniforms & Laundry: The critical difference between a compulsory uniform and a simple dress code.
Hosted by Mia Taylor and Leo Baker with insights from Ben De Rosa, this is the essential tax playbook for every Australian paramedic.
Find out more at aevumaccounting.com.au.
Teachers, get your red pens ready! This is your ultimate tax time checklist. 🍎
In this episode, Mia and Leo from Aevum Accounting break down everything Australian teachers need to know to maximise their tax return and avoid common pitfalls.
What you'll learn:
🚗 Car Expenses: When can you really claim your travel, and what is the 'bulky equipment' rule?
⛺️ School Camps: Can you claim that new tent and sleeping bag? We explain the crucial principle of apportionment.
💻 Working From Home: The simple guide to claiming your home office expenses without the headache.
💰 Salary Packaging: A special breakdown for WA teachers and the hidden catch you need to know about your HELP/HECS debt.
From classroom supplies to compulsory uniforms, we cover it all. Tune in to turn your savvy lesson plans into a savvy tax return!
Does saving for your first home deposit feel like an impossible dream? What if there was a government-approved savings hack that could boost your deposit by thousands, just by being clever with your tax?
In this episode, Mia and Leo demystify one of the best-kept secrets for first-home buyers: the First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS). Learn how you can use your super fund like a special, low-tax savings account to get into the property market faster.
We break down the biggest traps to avoid (including the one mistake that could lock your money away until retirement) and explain the new rules you need to know before you start house hunting. Tune in to turn the great Australian nightmare of saving a deposit back into the great Australian dream.
Are you a craft brewer more passionate about perfecting your next Hazy IPA than navigating the tax code? We get it.
Join hosts Mia and Leo as they break down the powerful government incentives that can reward your innovation and boost your cash flow. We demystify the R&D Tax Incentive (and what really counts as R&D for a brewer) and the massive $350,000 Excise Duty Rebate. Tune in to learn how to spend less time on paperwork and more time doing what you love: brewing great beer.
Is your business on the ATO's radar? In this essential episode of The Aevum Accounting Podcast, your AI-powered hosts Mia Taylor and Leo Baker, guided by Ben De Rosa, unveil the key audit triggers and focus areas for Australian businesses.
Discover how the ATO scrutinizes specific tax return "danger labels" like Small Business Entity status and Base Rate Entity status, and learn about the risks of Fringe Benefit Employee Contributions and Trust Distributions. We also reveal the dangers of Default Assessments and the critical importance of compliant Contractor Payments. Tune in to understand the red flags, tighten your compliance, and protect your business from audit scrutiny.
Don't get caught out by the ATO! In this vital episode of The Aevum Accounting Podcast, your AI-powered hosts Mia Taylor and Leo Baker, guided by Ben De Rosa, reveal the latest audit danger areas the Australian Tax Office is scrutinizing for individual taxpayers.
We break down common pitfalls with Car Expenses (Logbook Method), navigate the complex rules for Foreign Residents and Capital Gains Tax, and highlight traps related to the Medicare Levy and Surcharge. Learn what the ATO is looking for and discover practical steps to ensure your compliance and achieve peace of mind this tax season. Tune in to stay proactive and avoid unwelcome surprises!
Is your business ready to work smarter, not harder? In this episode of The Aevum Accounting Podcast, your AI-powered hosts Mia Taylor and Leo Baker, guided by Aevum Accounting's owner Ben De Rosa, dive into the world of strategic technology to boost your business efficiency and productivity.
Discover four transformative platforms that can reclaim hours in your work week: Superhuman for mastering your inbox, Loom for crystal-clear visual communication, Notion as your centralized knowledge hub, and Slack for streamlined team interaction and automation. Tune in for practical insights on how integrating just a few key tools can optimize your operations and pave the way for sustainable growth.
Are you one of the 70% of Australians terrified of doing their own taxes? In this empowering episode of Unlocking the Secrets of DIY Taxes: Save Money and Time, your AI-powered hosts Mia Taylor and Leo Baker, guided by Aevum Accounting's owner Ben De Rosa, reveal why most people can confidently handle their own tax return – and save hundreds of dollars in fees!
Discover the clear line between simple and complex situations, learn the 5 crucial steps to DIY your return (from 'Tax Ready' documents to lodging), and uncover common pitfalls to avoid. We also discuss the ATO's powerful tools like myDeductions and how understanding your tax can put you in control of your financial life. Get ready to smash tax season with clarity, confidence, and real savings!
Step into the world of Australian tax with your new guides! In this inaugural episode of The Aevum Accounting Podcast, meet Mia Taylor and Leo Baker – your AI-generated hosts, powered by Aevum Accounting. Discover who they are, their unique perspectives on finance, and the mission of Aevum Accounting Pty Ltd. This episode sets the stage for future discussions, introducing you to your expert companions ready to cut through the jargon and empower you to confidently navigate individual and business tax matters.