Significant updates with the introduction of a new online form that places greater emphasis on reporting, documentation, and financial transparency.

This recognition is more than a badge - it’s a reflection of our culture, values, and the incredible team that brings it all to life every day.

From 1 July ATO GIC and SIC charges will no longer be tax-deductible. Now is the time to review your strategy and prepare to ensure you're not impacted.

If you control a family trust that distributes to a private company the outcome of this case could impact you.

From 1 January 2025 significant changes will take effect, expanding the scope statewide and altering the tax structure.

Beginning with the 2023-24 income year, non-charitable Not For Profit (NFP) organisations with an active ABN are required to lodge an annual NFP self-review return to self-assess their income tax exemption.

For the first time in three years, both the concessional and non-concessional caps will increase on 1 July 2024.

What do we know about ATO private group tax reviews and what steps can be taken to ensure you are prepared when the time comes.

Medical Devices Grant Fund Round 12 now closed.

Having helped many of our clients prepare for and execute a sale these are the 7 key steps that we know pave the way for the best outcome.

Applications are now closed for the Coles Nurture Fund.

After almost 34 years and an incredible journey with Matthews Steer, Geoff is embarking on his next great challenge – retirement.

The ATO is now taking a stricter approach for overdue business tax debts or outstanding lodgments.

Grant applications now closed. The Victorian Government released two new business grants – 1. Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program. 2. Made in Victoria – Energy Technologies Manufacturing Program.

Matthews Steer is thrilled to announce our gold sponsorship at the Victorian Manufacturing Showcase 2023.

Charity Car Show on Sunday November 19th to support Amber's White Light, who advocate for and fund research into prevention of youth mental health and suicide.

Gareth Hearnden from Norman Carriers joined us for another morning of great discussion and the hospitality Matthews Steer are known for.

Among the many celebrations at our recent RER (Recognise Encourage Reward) Awards we marked the retirement of Liz Matthews, our marketing coordinator.

It’s surprising how many people think that because they’ve written their will, the job of estate planning is complete. Estate planning is so much more than just a will. It’s the process of putting your affairs in order now, to ensure your estate is managed efficiently, as you intend it, in the case mental impairment and, ultimately, death.

Matthews Steer Accountants and Advisors is pleased announce the promotion of Richard Wraith from Senior Principal, Innovation and Grants, to Partner. Richard has been instrumental in leading and professionally developing Matthews Steer’s Innovation and Grants team and expanding and evolving the firm’s government grants advisory offering.

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.