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Webinar Recap: Sprintlaw x Magnus

ByWarren Maris September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Missed the webinar? Watch the recording below.

We recently partnered with Sprintlaw to discuss some of the most common legal risks faced by Australian business owners and the practical steps you can take to protect your business.

During the session, Alex Solo, Co-Founder of Sprintlaw, shared insights on:

Common legal mistakes business owners make
Contracts and business agreements
Protecting intellectual property
When to seek legal advice
Reducing risk before problems arise

If you were unable to attend, or would like to revisit the discussion, you can watch the full recording below.

If you have any questions about your business structure, risk management, compliance obligations, or would like to be connected with the team at Sprintlaw, please get in touch with the Magnus team.

Call us at 07 34830100 or send a message if we can help.

Blog | Law | Tax and ATO

Important Changes to How Tax Advisers Work with You
ByLindsay Arceo November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

New rules in Australia are changing how tax advisers work with their clients. These changes aim to make the tax system fair and transparent. If you work with an accountant or tax agent, here’s what you need to know. Why the Rules Changed The new rules for tax advisers in Australia came about after a…

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Blog | Accounting and bookkeeping

5 Reasons for Tax Audit Insurance
ByLindsay Arceo September 16, 2019May 22, 2023

Shortly we will be sending out our annual tax audit insurance offers. Today we offer five good reasons why you should consider the risk removal this provides. 1. You are comprehensively covered – All of your current and previously lodged returns are covered by our Audit Shield service, even if you had another accountant taking care of…

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Blog | Tax and ATO

Self-education Tax Deduction: What can you claim?
ByLindsay Arceo December 1, 2023November 5, 2025

Taking classes, courses or enrolled in a training program? The ATO has recently announced an update to self education tax deduction rules. What’s new The new draft reinforces what types of education qualifies for Self Education Tax Deduction. What qualifies for self education tax deduction To qualify for tax deduction, the course must For example……

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Blog | Tax and ATO

ATO Impersonation scams
ByMichelle Baraza March 12, 2025March 13, 2025

Beware of ATO Impersonation Scams: How to Stay Safe Scammers are getting smarter, and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning businesses to stay alert against impersonation scams. These scams often trick individuals into revealing sensitive information or making payments to fraudsters. Here’s how you can protect yourself and your business. Red Flags to Watch…

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Blog | Employees and payroll | Tax and ATO

Payroll Tax
ByLindsay Arceo August 10, 2022February 9, 2023

Even though payroll tax is a state-based tax, all wages paid in Australia form a part of the threshold. Example: The Queensland threshold is $1.3M The Victorian threshold is $700K If you have Queensland wages of $1M and Victorian wages of $350K, you are subject to payroll tax in both jurisdictions What contributes to “Taxable…

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Blog | Business growth and development

Divorce – what it means to you (and your business)
ByLindsay Arceo March 14, 2017February 9, 2023

Breaking up is hard to do. Beyond the emotional and financial turmoil divorce creates, there are a number of issues that need to be resolved and failure to address them pro-actively will cost you more tax. What happens when there is a family company? A recent ruling from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will create…

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