Smes

As 2025 draws to a close, many small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are feeling the squeeze. Wage costs have climbed, supplier prices remain stubbornly high, and competition for skilled staff continues to pressure margins. Add to that the seasonal cash-flow crunch leading into Christmas and it’s no surprise many business owners are feeling stretched.

From 1 July 2025, interest charged by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) – the General Interest Charge (GIC) and Shortfall Interest Charge (SIC) – will no longer be deductible under the new section 26-5(1A) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. 

For businesses managing a vehicle fleet, or using fuel for business activities, the Fuel Tax Credits (FTC) scheme can be an excellent route for operators to claim full or partial credits for the fuel tax (excise or customs duty) that's included in the price of fuel.

For businesses managing a vehicle fleet, or using fuel for business activities, the Fuel Tax Credits (FTC) scheme can be an excellent route for operators to claim full or partial credits for the fuel tax (excise or customs duty) that's included in the price of fuel.

For businesses managing a vehicle fleet, or using fuel for business activities, the Fuel Tax Credits (FTC) scheme can be an excellent route for operators to claim full or partial credits for the fuel tax (excise or customs duty) that's included in the price of fuel.

In today’s digital landscape, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals. As businesses embrace new technologies to streamline operations and enhance customer engagement, they also expose themselves to a greater risk of cyberattacks. Unfortunately, for many SMEs, even a small cybersecurity incident can have devastating effects.

For businesses managing a vehicle fleet, or using fuel for business activities, the Fuel Tax Credits scheme can be an excellent route for operators to claim full or partial credits for the fuel tax (excise or customs duty) that's included in the price of fuel.

As business owners, significant time is dedicated to the operations of your business, however, sometimes when you are clouded in the day to day, it is difficult to step back and analyse the financial health of your business and potential growth opportunities. It also becomes increasingly difficult for one person to oversee all finances, therefore it is critical that SME businesses receive timely and incisive advice.

As we approach the Christmas period, many businesses will now be considering the festive season, with planning and organisation of celebrations for workplaces, employees, clients, and associates well underway.

Read our latest Insights article on the newly updated Fuel Tax Credits rates now in effect via the link (blog.agredshaw.com.au)

For businesses managing a vehicle fleet, or using fuel for business activities, the Fuel Tax Credits scheme can be an excellent route for operators to claim full or partial credits for the fuel tax (excise or customs duty) that's included in the price of fuel.