We're bringing back Shaun Schmitke, MBA National Director of IR for more on the sweeping changes to industrial relations happening right now.

We caught up with Shaun to get the latest about proposed changes to industrial relations legislation and what this will mean for independent contracts, self-employed tradies and people in the industry who want to be their own boss. To learn more visit: www.defendyourrights.com.au

Are you starting up your first business? Are you setting up your business systems and procedures? Is your business growing?

Don't let tax time catch you out.

Our second Tax Time podcast guest says that preparing for paying tax is an essential part of your business planning and financial management.

Aaron Froud is a Partner at BellchambersBarrett in Canberra with over 20 years professional experience across business, tax and accounting engagements.

Aaron takes us through, the pitfalls, traps, hot tips, and latest advice on preparing your business for tax time.

Is it time you caught up on the latest news on tax deductions? Where can I find a one-stop-shop for the latest news on tax for small businesses? Is there an ATO website just for tradies? Where do I reach out for support?

Our latest podcast guest has the answers and will tell you where to find everything you need to know.

Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh is the ATO spokesperson for Tax Time. You may have seen him on morning TV breakfast shows across the country, and our Tax Time conversation with Tim has just dropped on Master Builders podcasts with your host Max Rafferty.

This will be the first of a special two part series featuring conversations with tax experts. Stay tuned for our conversation with Aaron Froud from Bell Chambers Barrett, where we continue to ask the important questions for small business.

For further information on tax and finding support:

www.ato.gov.au/about-ato/contact-us

www.ato.gov.au/cantlodgeorpay

www.ato.gov.au/tradies

www.ato.gov.au/business/small-business-newsroom

www.ato.gov.au/buildingconstruction