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Make The Most of Tax Time For Your Small Business
May 9, 2024-5 min read
When you run a small business, EOFY is an important time. To help you make the most of tax time, we're sharing with you the best devices and appliances to help your business operate smoothly all year round. Whether you’d like to get the latest laptop for your home office or jazz up your waiting room with a smart TV, we’ve got plenty of ideas to help you!
Small Business Tax Breaks: Who Qualifies and What Can You Write Off?
Depending on the size of your small business you may be eligible to deduct the entirety or part of your purchases with the instant asset write-off scheme . There are threshold limits and eligibility criteria, so be sure to check out the ATO website and speak to your accountant or financial professional for more information.
What Part of Your Small Business Needs Updating?
Do you have a small business with a home office , office kitchen or waiting room that needs updating? Perhaps you’d like to upgrade your devices, hospitality or salon equipment or maybe spruce up your gallery or retail space? Keep reading for value-adding inspiration!
Home Office
Whether you have a small office space or a workplace set up at home, now is the perfect time to upgrade on office essentials and cross off those items on your wish list before the end of financial year.
Top Things to Consider Buying for Your Home Office at Tax Time
Faster computer to improve productivity
Bigger monitor so you can see more at once
65-inch (or larger) TV so your presentations look clear
USB sticks and hard drives to back up all your work
Printer because hard copies are still relevant
New modem and router so your Internet can work as fast as it can
Air con or heater so you’re comfortable year round
Carpet Cleaners to freshen up ‘tired’ carpets and remove marks
Office Kitchens & Waiting Rooms
Offer staff and clients a space where they can feel comfortable. How? By ensuring you have the latest appliances and tech - this could include a new coffee machine or TV so people can enjoy themselves with a warm cup of coffee and be entertained whilst they wait.
Top Things to Consider Buying for Your Office Kitchen or Waiting Room at Tax Time
TVs to make wait times and break times more enjoyable
Automatic or capsule coffee machines for fuss-free coffee without having to leave the building
Kettle and a range of teas to keep clients and staff happy
Toasters for those mornings when you want to have breakfast before work
Sandwich press that can be used for everything from toasties to fried halloumi
Microwave to warm up delicious lunches
Fridge with enough space for everyone’s lunch and groceries
Dishwasher to make clean-up super easy for everyone
Air purifier to keep the air clean and remove pollution particles
“"Whether you have a small office space or a workplace set up at home, now is the perfect time to upgrade on office essentials and cross off those items on your wish list before the end of the financial year."
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On the Go Devices
Whether you’re on the road, working from home or in an office space, you want your clients and employees to be able to reach you at all times. You never know where your day will take you, so this tax time why not stock up on a new phone, laptop and more to ensure you’re always prepared.
Top Things to Consider Buying for Working On the Go Devices at Tax Time
Powerful and fast laptop to work from anywhere
Tablets so you can access everything you need on a sleek, portable device
2-in-1 laptops that can transform from laptop to tablet for flexibility
Mobile phones with big screens so you can get more done
A Bluetooth keyboard and mouse for full functionality
Computer bags with lots of pockets to keep everything in the one place
USB sticks and SD cards to transfer large files easily
Portable chargers to keep your phone charged at all times
Hospitality Equipment
Allow the focus to be on service with the use of high-powered quality appliances making prep time easier and faster. It’s time to get the products you’ve been eyeing off and make use of the small business tax offset.
Top Things to Consider Buying for Your Café, Restaurant or Bar at Tax Time
High-powered blenders like Vitamix to make delicious nut-butters, sauces and dips
Stand mixers to help produce a variety of delicious food
An extra sandwich press to alleviate the lunch-time rush
iPads to run the latest POS software
A fast and powerful laptop so you can pay invoices and still keep an eye on service
Refrigerated drawer for convenient bar storage
New modems and routers so your Internet can work as fast as it can
Upgrade your heating and cooling so customers can sit in comfort all year round
Retail Spaces
Create the perfect atmosphere for your shop with the help of some little luxuries, allowing customers to feel comfortable and welcome in your space. There’s no better time to make these adjustments than now by taking advantage of the small business tax offset.
Top Things to Consider Buying for Your Retail Space at Tax Time
Air purifiers and/or air conditioners for year-round comfort
Smart lights to control brightness from your phone
Lightweight vacuum cleaner to keep the place clean with minimal effort
Tablets or iPads for processing payments
New phone with a great camera for updating social media
Powerful and fast computer to finish your admin as fast as possible
New modems and routers so your internet can work as fast as it can
Automatic coffee machine or a Sodastream for café quality refreshments for customers or clients
Reverse cycle air conditioner to keep clients warm in winter and cool in summer
Don’t forget to check out our product buying guides here to help maximise your EOFY tax purchases.
This article has been prepared for informational purposes only and should not be relied on for tax, legal or accounting advice. Please consult with a professional accountant to find out if any of the above products are claimable for your small business.
