Your tax time questions answered | Tips for going plastic free | New laws to support small business owners

4 July 2024 Newsletter [] [View this email in your browser.](   Newsletter 4 July 2024       Your tax time questions answered It's time to prepare and lodge your business tax return for the 2023-24 financial year. We've answered some of the most common tax time questions, including what to do for your employees and what you can claim as a deduction.  [Arrow]( [Read more]( Flexible working: myth or fact If you employ people, it's important to understand the legal requirements for flexible work arrangements and how they can benefit your business. We've busted some myths on common flexible work arrangements. [Arrow]( [Find out more]( Plastic Free July: tips for business owners Plastic Free July is a global movement that aims to reduce plastic and single-use waste. Find out how your business can get involved in Plastic Free July and ways you can reduce your plastic waste. [Arrow]( [Learn more]( Changes for construction services suppliers   The Australian Skills Guarantee and Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy came into effect for Australian Government construction services procurements from 1 July. Construction services suppliers are invited to a webinar on 9 July to learn more. [Arrow](mailto:sustainable.procurement@dcceew.gov.au?subject=Webinar%20registration%3A%20Australian%20Skills%20Guarantee%20and%20Environmentally%20Sustainable%20Procurement%20Policy&body=I%20would%20like%20to%20register%20for%20this%209%20July%20webinar.) [Register now](mailto:sustainable.procurement@dcceew.gov.au?subject=Webinar%20registration%3A%20Australian%20Skills%20Guarantee%20and%20Environmentally%20Sustainable%20Procurement%20Policy&body=I%20would%20like%20to%20register%20for%20this%209%20July%20webinar.) New laws to support small business owners Two new laws to support small business owners are now in effect: the instant asset write-off and the small business energy incentive. Find out more about how these could affect your business. [Arrow]( [Learn more]( Tax deductions   It's tax time, which means you'll need to consider tax deductions for your business. You can claim tax deductions for most costs involved in running your business. Find out what expenses you can claim, when to claim, and the records you need to keep. [Arrow]( [Find out more]( What is your top concern when it comes to protecting your business? [] Have your say and help us to improve business.gov.au in our newsletter poll! Today's question: what is your top concern when it comes to protecting your business? [Having the right insurance]( [Cyber security]( [Being prepared for natural disasters]( [Having the right intellectual property protections]( [Keeping you and your workers safe]( [Meeting your legal obligations]( [Your answer not listed above? Tell us more]( Find government assistance, grants and events Use our finder tools to explore government services available to help businesses. [Arrow] [Grants finder]( [Arrow] [Adviser finder]( [Arrow] [Events finder]( What do you think of the business.gov.au newsletter? //newsletter.business.gov.au/link/id/zzzz6685e0c847683926Pzzzz63630556d9f9f221/page.html//newsletter.business.gov.au/link/id/zzzz6685e0c848e13828Pzzzz63630556d9f9f221/page.html [business.gov.au]( - simple access to useful information and services for Australian businesses.  Your email address, {EMAIL}, is subscribed to the business.gov.au news email list. [Manage your preferences]( |  [Unsubscribe](