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How to simplify your personal tax return

Make tax time stress-free with our guide to simplifying your 2025 personal tax return. Discover tips on deductions, working from home claims and staying organised for a smoother process.

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Business advice for tradies

Choosing the Right Business Structure: Laying the Foundations for Success

Starting a business is an exciting step…

But one of the most important decisions you’ll make early on is choosing the right structure. Your business structure influences everything from how you’re taxed to your level of personal liability and how easily you can grow.

Here’s a simple breakdown to help you understand your options and what to consider.

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Missed invoices and messy books Here’s what it’s costing you
Business advice for tradies

Missed invoices and messy books? Here’s what it’s costing you

Being a tradie is demanding. Between client deadlines and non-stop projects, your bookkeeping often ends up on the backburner. But ignoring your books could be costing more than your peace of mind. Missed invoices, outdated records and disorganised finances contribute to cash flow issues, reduced billable hours, and missed deduction opportunities.

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Meet the team

Jim McCredden: Trusted expertise with a personal touch

Golden Plains Accountants + Advisors offers access to a team of professionals with a range of expertise. One of those professionals is Jim McCredden, an experienced accountant and business advisor who has built a reputation for delivering practical solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of every client.

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Meet the team

Meet Teresa McCredden

Since becoming a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) in 2004, Teresa has spent decades helping individuals and small-to-medium businesses untangle the complexities of taxation, compliance and financial strategy. Teresa is known for her calm, attentive approach and her ability to make accounting feel less like a chore, and more like a partnership.

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Tax Tips + Compliance

Make tax-time stress-free with GP Accountants + Advisors

Navigating tax time can be stressful for businesses, individuals and sole traders alike. With deadlines looming, recordkeeping challenges and constantly changing laws, it’s no wonder so many people feel overwhelmed. But it doesn’t have to be this way. At GP Accountants + Advisors, we specialise in turning tax-time chaos into calm by providing expert guidance, tailored support and resources that make the process simple for everyone.

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