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We're celebrating 10 Years Of Illumin8! Here are a few thoughts from our team, and some kind messages from our industry and clients.

Your Business

In the 9th edition of this government's budget, will they break out any new tunes or stick to playing the hits?

Tax

It's tax planning season - and personally, my favourite time of year (I'm weird like that). So, what do you need to think about when it comes to tax savings in the lead up to 30 June?

Xero

So you have just taken on your first employee (congrats!) and now you have to pay them! Here's how...

Covid

New year, new support for small businesses. Updated as info comes to hand.

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2022 is upon us - what a time to be alive!

At Illumin8

Excitement and fear - The two contradicting but so often coupled emotions that come with a significant change. That was me 19 months ago.

Your Business

The Australian director ID is HERE! If you want to become a director or are already one, you'll need a director ID.

Superannuation

Coming soon from the ATO, a plan to help reduce superannuation account fees.

Covid

We could all use a little relief, but it's a little (lot) more complicated this time around.

Covid

An ever-updating list of what's available for Victorian Business.

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We're here to look after our M8's

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So what were the real takeaways from last night, and are any going to have a real impact on you? Let's dive into it...

Your Business

As the end of the Fringe Benefits Tax year draws near, 31 March, there are a few things you need to know if you use a motor vehicle in your business.

Covid

What are your employer obligations to employees during a lockdown scenario?

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Starting a new job in a pandemic? It doesn't have to be an awful experience.

Covid

Meet me on the other side (of JobKeeper)

Your Business

A few changes to the existing Victorian Small Business Digital Adaption Program (Rebate), making it easier to apply than before.

Covid

Now is time to get your first monthly business declaration for the JobKeeper Extension in, here's how.

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The story that is the 2020-21 federal budget and beyond.

Covid

So the big question that everyone wants to know, AM I ELIGIBLE FOR JOBKEEPER 2.0? Let's have a really quick look.

Covid

Like flying into Heathrow Airport, JobKeeper 2.0 has been circling for weeks leaving you with your seatbelt on and desperate for the toilet. Now that it has landed.

Covid

With fairs still restricted due to the coronavirus and the 5km radius limiting my ability to run away to the circus, focus turns in the other Fair Work.

Covid

With mere days to go before the end of an era (JobKeeper 1.0), J-Fry finally dropped the long-awaited legislation behind the Alternative Decline in Turnover Test Rules.

Covid

More Changes, More Explanations, More GIF's

Superannuation

Do you have some outstanding superannuation guarantee (SG) payments for your employees for the period 1 July 1992 to 31 March 2018? Read on.

At Illumin8

Introducing our new Business Sherpa Jason Williams

Xero

Providing year end summaries to your team this year will be a touch different than in the past - there's this ol thang we know as Single Touch Payroll (STP). Lets walk through how to finalise in Xero.

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Taking some time to reflect at the end of the FY

Your Business

For those of you about to spiral into a full-blown meltdown - stop right there!! Here's a quick and easy run down of all things EOFY.

Covid

They say ‘home is where the heart is’ but it is also the place where you don’t have to wear pants. Very casual Friday. But what does this mean for tax?

Covid

Hospitality is an industry hit hard by the global pandemic. For many small business owners looking to open the doors again, it won't be easy. There's a number of requirements to adhere too. Here's our summary.

Covid

If you're looking at having employees back in your workplace, now is a great time to make sure you're up to date on the latest Work Health and Safety guidelines.

Your Business

Get on top of your books with these weekly and monthly checklists

Your Business

Jobkeeper reporting is now live - here's your "how to" guide

Covid

Keep up to date with changes during this period.

Covid

Here the down low on what it takes to qualify for Jobkeeper payments

Covid

Jobkeeper enrolment is now live - here's your "how to" guide

Covid

A running update on COVID-19 and how it affects businesses.

Your Business

Confused about what is and isn't a tax deductible business expense? We're clearing the air!

At Illumin8

Is your business a horror story?

Personal Finances

myGovID is the spiritual successor to AUSkey, and will be the way you authenticate with the business portal, as well as a bunch of other services going forward.

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We are stoked to announce that our own Mick and Shane have officially joined the ownership team here at Illumin8.

At Illumin8

Every year I take some time over the Christmas break to pause and ponder - what will define the year ahead for Illumin8? This year, I believe is the year of being better, together.

Lifestyle

We love to support local clients and their businesses, especially as we get closer to Christmas! This year we want to spread the love and promote the amazing products they create.

Your Business

We don't have to tell you twice that Christmas is a crazy time of year. Whether your business is super busy or not busy enough, the season can feel overwhelming. We've compiled some tips to nudge you in the right direction!

At Illumin8

We don't need much convincing to throw a party, and celebrating with the Illumin8 extended family is a pretty great excuse.

Your Business

The first and most important thing to understand is that the business account is only for the business – it is not your personal bank account. Unless you are a sole trader, the money in the account is not your money. 

Xero

As good as any excuse to get to Brisbane is to a bunch of Victorian accountants, #defrosting, Xerocon continually proves to be so much more than a conference with weather perks.

Lifestyle

What better way to break up the morning commute, or unwind on the weekend than listening to a podcast about… money. Are we right? Stay with us here. Financial podcasts can be interesting. Dare we say it, entertaining!

Superannuation

You’re invited to our Self Managed Superannuation seminar. It’s taking place at the Mornington Golf Club on the 29th of August. Join us for drinks and canapés.

Xero

You've probably heard us talk about Xero.. Maybe a lot? But why do we keep going on about? And why do make it the software of choice for Illumin8? Well, it's not an exhaustive list, but here's a few reason how Xero can help you!

Superannuation

You might have heard we're running a little event on SMSF, what's happening in the space, and where the opportunities lie.

Your Business

Old mate Andrew shared a few nuggets on how to bring your team on the journey using a budget.

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Jumping into a new season, we've had another lightbulb moment.

Your Business

As the 2019 financial year draws to a close, was this year all that you had hoped it would be?

Your Business

Earlier this year, we released our guide to better business. The guide was created with a number of fantastic contributions from leading experts from around Australia. We speak with Daniela De Fazio & Scott McKenzie.

Your Business

Earlier this year, we released our guide to better business. The guide was created with a number of fantastic contributions from leading experts from around Australia. We speak with Andrew Van De Beek & Carly Amado.

Your Business

Single Touch Payroll is happening. Get yourself sorted. Watch this quick video from Andy.

Tax

Accountants, we’re for the people. The people who are building businesses, actually making jobs, dreaming up the future Australia, and bloody well contributing to the tax system. 

Personal Finances

With all the negative press out there saying how hard it is to buy your first home. My Mortgage Freedom invites you to attend a FREE seminar for all First Home Buyers.

Tax

The Treasurer Josh Frydenberg dropped the 2019 #Budget last night. The big takeaway being, #BackInTheBlack! And as always, we've whipped up a quick summary of what caught our attention, and what you need to look out for. What did you think?

Your Business

Earlier this year, we released our guide to better business. The guide was created with a number of fantastic contributions from leading experts from around Australia. We speak with James O'Reily & Sean Murphy.

At Illumin8

We know Single Touch Payroll might be confusing, and that's why we're running two events to help you get up to scratch, so come July, you're ready to smash STP.

Personal Finances

Got your record keeping nailed? We detail what's up so you'll be your accountants favourite client come tax time.

Lifestyle

Generally we aren't fans of the Government interfering with our personal lives, but for couples across Australia there are big tax implications when you're in a serious relationship.

Lifestyle

As my travels came to an end I reflected on what being away taught me – about myself and about Illumin8. Turns out we're on the right track.

Lifestyle

Arriving in Brussels by train. His wife found herself a little worse for wear and needed to take a few days to get back in action. Andrew on the other hand, despite being disappointed about not being able to explore with her.

Lifestyle

What London taught me was just a really simple little thing, but it's just to love on yourself and look after yourself a bit.

Lifestyle

Andrew Van De Beek shares on his Paris trip.

Lifestyle

Our home base for this UK & Europe trip was a place to the east of London called Norwich.

Tax

The ATO have released their hit list, most notably is the crackdown on work related motor vehicle and travel deductions.

Xero

Xero has a new navigation. A navigation that will help you get stuff done. Better, quicker for both small businesses, and the accountants and bookkeepers behind the scenes.

Lifestyle

Okay so let's talk Amsterdam. On my trip the third spot we visited was Amsterdam. Amsterdam's really kinda dear to my heart to my father's side, he's Dutch.

Lifestyle

One of the first stops on the trip was Rome. The one thing his wife wanted to do whilst in Rome was to sit outside something beautiful, enjoy an Italian coffee, and bask in the sunshine.

Xero

Two step authentication (2SA) is a requirement by the Australian Tax Office and is mandatory for any user with access to Xero and provides an extra level of security for your account by including a unique 6-digit code at the time you login.

Lifestyle

Andrew shares his thoughts on Scotland. It wasn’t just a highlight because he got to tickle his fancy for world class whisky, but because he got to spend time with his family.

Your Business

Bookkeepers add a whole lot more value to small business than data entry and pushing paper. A bookkeeper might just be what you need to take your business up a notch.

Xero

Wanting to better tracking profitability? Better understand how your time is being spent? Perhaps Xero Projects might be right for you.

At Illumin8

Accountants, listen up! Illumin8 needs you. Sick and tired of just ‘doing what happened last year’? Find yourself contemplating how to make your day somewhat bearable? Well it might just be your lucky day friend.

Lifestyle

The most frustrating part about learning, however, is when we don’t use it. All that knowledge without any benefit for the future me.

Xero

It's a common question we get here at Illumin8. So we thought we'd pop together a quick guide on how to actually run a bank reconciliation report in Xero. Easy peasy.

Xero

You could expect that after sending a bunch of accountants to Xerocon, an accounting software conference, that they’d come back raving about the latest technology and accounting-y things. And in part, you’d be right...

Personal Finances

Budgets seem to be a necessary evil in the 21st Century. In recently developing a financial plan for my life, I share what I've learned about the dreaded B word.

Superannuation

Have a self-managed super fund? Listen up.

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We're on the hunt for a new bookkeeper. Think you got what it takes?

Your Business

Stop drowning in the day-to-day of running your business. Get your head above the water, so you can see and breath clearly again.

Your Business

With EOFY fast approaching, many businesses start to focus on cash flow management, fulfilment of tax obligations and a business plan for the upcoming financial year. What is the single best way to ensure you are primed to accurately review these...

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Andrew takes a minute to reflect on his recent 'Thought Leader of the Year' award win. His 'thoughts' on the win might surprise you...

Tax

The 'hear hears' have subsided, suits and ties removed and we wait for the obligatory opposition response. Our team has been cutting through the crap to identify some of the aspects of the budget that impact YOU.

Your Business

In celebration of May the 4th, Brooke highlights 3 lessons small business owners can learn from Star Wars.

Your Business

Do you know what takes up your time? Kate discusses how getting an understanding of where your time is being spent is the first step to working SMARTER!

Xero

Shane Scott (our resident innovation guru) explains what two factor authentication is and why you should use it everywhere you can.

Your Business

Post Sale Payment options may seem like a convenient option for you and your customers, but what's the REAL cost?

Your Business

What does the singer Rihanna have to do with running your business? Kate Stathis cracks the code in how to run your business SMARTER and not harder.

Your Business

Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) affects a number of our clients, and with the end of the FBT year fast approaching (31st March), we ask – are you FBT ready?

Your Business

Ask any small business operator and they’ll say business is great, cashflow isn’t. Here’s a few tips to help your small business get paid and manage those nasty quarterly BAS and superannuation payments.

Your Business

Another year rolls around. Will this one be the same as the last?

Your Business

As we look toward 2018, we reflect on the incredible year that 2017 has been.

Your Business

It's the most wonderful time of the year, but for small business owners, it can also be the most stressful! We've popped together three tips to help you win at Christmas this year.