by James Carey | Jul 13, 2026 | Business & Tax Updates
Creative businesses come in every shape: studios, agencies, production outfits, design practices, independent labels and everything in between. Whatever the form, tax time goes far more smoothly when you hand your accountant the right records, organised, at the right...
by Carmel | Jun 13, 2026 | Business & Tax Updates, Creative Professional Tax
Short answer: An Australian games studio generally cannot claim both the Digital Games Tax Offset (DGTO) and the R&D Tax Incentive (R&DTI) on the same dollar of spend. You choose. The DGTO gives a flat 30% refundable offset on all qualifying Australian game...
by Blake Jenkins | Jul 19, 2024 | Business & Tax Updates
Late Tax Lodgement Penalties for Production Companies and Freelancers At a Glance: ATO Failure to Lodge Penalties (2026-27) Penalty unit value: $364 (from 1 July 2026) Small entity (under $1M turnover): $364 per 28-day period, up to $1,820 maximum Medium entity...
by Blake Jenkins | Apr 25, 2024 | Business & Tax Updates
Staying Ahead of Financial Year Changes Every 1 July brings a fresh wave of regulatory and tax changes that can catch businesses off guard – particularly those operating in Australia’s creative and production industries. From superannuation rate increases...
by Blake Jenkins | Oct 30, 2023 | Business & Tax Updates
Federal Budget – What It Means for Small Business and Creatives Every May, the Australian Federal Budget sets the direction for small businesses, sole traders, and creative industry professionals. For production companies, freelance crew, and small businesses in...
by Blake Jenkins | Nov 5, 2021 | Business & Tax Updates
The government has initiated a new system that attaches a unique identifying number to an individual who is a company director. If you are a company director you will need a director identification number by November 2022. You can apply for a director ID from November...
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