Superannuation, often called ‘super,’ is a vital part of Australia’s financial landscape. It’s a retirement savings system intended to provide financial security in your golden years. […]
As a business owner, one of the perks is the ability to claim tax deductions for expenses related to motor vehicles used in your business operations. […]
Determining the value of your business is a critical step when contemplating a sale. Unfortunately, a significant number of business owners are unaware of the monetary […]
An additional 10% capital gains tax (CGT) discount may be available when you sell an Australian residential rental property that you used to provide affordable housing. […]
One of the most common questions from those entering or nearing retirement is, ‘How much money can I have before it affects my pension?’ Our answer […]
Is it time to play catch up with your super contributions? Every financial year, the cap for concessional and non-concessional contributions is set at a specific […]
$1.7 billion paid out in fraudulent refunds, another $2.7bn in fraudulent claims stopped, around 56,000 alleged perpetrators, and over 100 arrests to date. How did the […]
What a difference timing makes. A recent case before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) is a reminder about the tax impact of the timing of employment […]
The proposed objective of superannuation, provided in recently released draft legislation, is: ‘to preserve savings to deliver income for a dignified retirement, alongside government support, in […]
What will the Australian community look like in 40 years? We look at the key takeaways from the Intergenerational Report. The 2023 Intergenerational Report (IGR) is […]
What is the end game for your business? Succession is not just a topic for a TV series or billionaire families, it’s about successfully transitioning your […]
The tax refund many Australians expect has dramatically reduced. We show you why. There is a psychology to tax refunds that successive Governments have been reticent […]
The Technology Investment Boost provides SMEs with a bonus deduction for expenses and depreciating assets for digital operations or digitising from 7:30pm (AEST) on 29 March […]
The 120% skills and training deduction for small and medium business has passed Parliament. We’ll show you how to maximise your deductions. Almost a year after […]
For employers, incorrectly calculating wages is not portrayed as a mistake, it’s “wage theft.” Beyond the reputational issues of getting it wrong, the Fair Work Commission […]
The value of cryptocurrency assets inside Australian self managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) increased by 589.9% ($1.17bn) between June 2019 and June 2022, according to the latest […]
The Government has reinvigorated the 120% skills training and technology costs deduction for small and medium business. An election ago, the 2022-23 Budget proposed a 120% […]
Clients with self managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) often ask what assets the SMSF can acquire. Why? The golden rule for acquiring assets inside your SMSF is […]
When it comes to selling a business, there are two key components at play: structuring the transaction; and positioning the business to the market. Both elements […]
By David Downie, Partner What do you want from your business? What do you want from your investments? What do you want from your job or profession? […]
New legislation before Parliament, if enacted, will make zero or low emission vehicles FBT-free. We explore who can access the concession and how. Electric vehicles (EVs) […]
Climate change featured heavily during the election and now the Albanese Government is putting into place some of the promises it made. We look at the […]