Timber Market Survey

The Timber Market Survey (TMS) provides comprehensive information on timber price movements and market trends in Australia. The TMS report is published quarterly. It contains national price indexes for a range of timber products, as well as an update on economic conditions influencing wood product markets and the latest trade data. TMS price data are collected through quarterly surveys of a representative sample of timber market participants in eastern Australia. The TMS reports for the March and September quarters contain pricing information for softwood timber, panel and engineered wood products. The June and December quarter reports also include hardwood timber products. Please click here to get your free survey report.

 

Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and Entertainment for Small Business

A very useful guide to help small business employers understand how fringe benefits tax (FBT) and entertainment works and to decide whether or not they may have to pay FBT. Click here for details.

 

A Business Tax Incentive

The Government has announced an investment tax break for business in the form of an "Investment Allowance”.

 

The Effects on Your Business of Discounting

Look at the following "Discount Table" to see the effect on your gross profit when you discount your selling price.