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R&D Tax Incentive registrations for FY22 closed on April 30 so, with the end of the financial year approaching, now is the perfect time for early-stage companies to get their R&D Tax Incentive claims prepared.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced the first surplus in 15 years on May 9 in a budget he said aimed to “strike a considered, methodical balance… between spending restraint to keep the pressure off inflation, while doing what we can to help people struggling to make ends meet”. So, what measures does Federal Budget 2023 include that impact Australian businesses?

Following the tragic loss of their daughter Amber in 2022, Richard Wraith, the senior principal of Matthews Steer’s Government Grants Team, and his wife Tamara have done incredible work to set up Amber’s White Light (AWL), a charity that supports research, and implementation of research, into complex mental illness and suicide prevention for teenagers and young adults.

With the end of the financial year rapidly approaching there’s no better time to familiarise yourself with the products nurturing your nest egg. It could help to save you money and maximise the performance of your investment.

Managing Partner of Matthews Steer Accountants and Advisors, Ken Matthews, shares insights, learnings and advice for Melbourne business owners gleaned through his own entrepreneurial journey.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s hotly anticipated Federal Budget 20/21 delivered a number of changes to superannuation that may have implications for family business owners. Here are the ‘super’ headlines you need to be aware of from the ‘coming back’ budget

May’s 2021-22 saw both the announcements of the Federal Budget and Victorian State Budgets, both of which had potential implications for Matthews Steer business clients.

Egg entrepreneurs Josh and Tamsyn Murray were the guests of honour at Matthews Steer’s March Success Stories Breakfast, sharing the story of their award-winning, free-range, ethical egg business.

An innate sense of fiscal responsibility, hands-on approach and determination to be financially independent made Jenny Sadler, our October Success Stories Breakfast guest, one of Australia’s most successful McDonald’s franchisees.

Matthews Steer Partner Adrian Misiano breaks down the perils and pitfalls of failing to whip your business into a sale-ready state, and highlights the value of planning, preparation and strategy when you’re looking to exit.