The Millar Group

COMPLIANCE SERVICES (income tax returns etc)

Business tax return preparation and lodgment

including company tax payroll tax, fringe benefits tax and all GST compliance work. Compliance assessments and reviews.

Corporate secretarial services

lodgments with ASIC of corporate documents.

Business formation tax and structuring a business

how to do it right, the types of tax structures available, how to fund it, and why you use one over the other & business planning.

Individual tax return preparation and lodgment

going back up to 10 years. We have all the software and lodgement systems.

Trust tax return return preparation and lodgement

for family/discretionary trusts and unit trusts running businesses or holding passive investments.

Superannuation fund setup, financial statements and income tax return preparation

we prepare tax returns and financial statements for all manner of self managed super funds.

Financial statements

preparation using Australian Accounting Standards.

Non resident tax returns

for Australian’s living overseas who own assets with the necessary connection to Australia we advise upon and prepare all your tax requirements.

BUSINESS SERVICES

Business planning

got a new idea for business? We show you where to start and how to get what’s in your head into a plan so that you know what to expect from your new business. The first documents we assist with are cashflow reports and business plans.

Business formation tax advice

how to do it, the types of tax/business structures available, how to fund it, and why you use one over the other.

Business reporting

you have all the software and yet need to know what reports are worthwhile and what they are telling you. We assist and advise on these important issues.

Bookkeeping set up advice for your business

which software to use to run your business and working with the bookkeeper to manage the bookkeeping role. Advise on introducing e-commerce and shopping basket software to your business software.

Buying a business

how to it and the processes that need reviewing when you buy a business. Due diligence assistance.

Running a business

we can advise upon the metrics a business manager needs to conduct and run their particular business in a complying professional manner. KPI identification and implementation. Paperless office advice and implementations.

Business process reengineering

can you run your business more efficiently? We review your processes and come up with ideas for you.

Selling a business

we possess intricate knowledge of the methods to sell a business, the Small Business Capital Gains tax concessions and know how to plan an exit effectively and efficiently.

Urgent work

if you have a tax or accounting job that needs doing immediately we can complete to your request.

Other commercial work

on request we can assist with any form of business questions

ADVICE

Professional transaction advice

in accounting and taxation for businesses and individuals

Employee share plan and scheme advice

employees who participates in a corporate employee share plans and require review and advice on S139E elections which are very complex now given the July 2009 changes.

Deductibility

of specific items where there is a question of deductibility.

Property development tax and GST advice

this is a very complex part of the Australian Tax law and we have the resources to advise upon and optimise your developments.

Lease or buy

asset decisions.

Capital Gains Tax advice

costing, planning and scheduling disposals.

Technical analysis

of investment decisions.

Estate planning and wealth transfer advice in conjunction with your other trusted advisers

we provide advice on how to tax effectively transfer your wealth from one generation to the next

Employment remuneration salary packaging for employees

structuring and optimizing your salary package within the guidelines of your employer.

Implementing salary packaging programs for employers

as an employer you can offer salary packaging which is highly effective form of remuneration structuring. We advise upon and implement firm wide salary packaging programs for your business and its most important asset – its people. This works from as little as 3 staff to hundreds.

Employment termination structuring and optimization

when you decide to leave an employer you have several options as to how you receive your leaving payments. We have vast experience in explaining the options and optimizing your results.

Office automation implementation

when you run a business, using software like MYOB, Quickbooks, MS word and excel and adobe software to their fullest extent can release hours of time. We can implement office automation and instruct on the use of software to make your business easier to manage.

I-phone business application advise and suggestions

we know and use most Iphone business applications so that we can advise you on the most suitable for your circumstances.

Working with Financial and Personal Investment advisers

typically clients will need a tax view on a particular asset and we perform such reviews in collaboration with the financial adviser.