Property owners need to understand the intricacies of deductions associated with their cherished holiday retreats. However, as the holiday season approaches, they may find that their […]
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 […]
The ATO has flagged four priority areas this tax season where people are making mistakes. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has revealed its four areas of […]
By Mark Copsey, Director at Allworths Wealth Management As the Queen celebrates her Platinum Jubilee I feel compelled to use part of her famous speech given […]
By David Downie and Mark Copsey Happy New Financial Year! Last month we focused on year-end tax planning tips. Now, with the financial year coming to a close, […]
By David Downie, Partner Back in February we wrote about the recent change in the ATO’s approach to discretionary trusts, in particular where distributions of trust […]
With many businesses looking at ways to incentivise and retain employees in the wake of the pandemic and the ‘great resignation’, fringe benefits have become topical […]
The rise of finfluencers Over the last couple of years, the rise of financial influencers, or ‘finfluencers’, as they have been nicknamed, has continued unabated. Found […]
On Tuesday the Government delivered the 2022 Federal Budget. With the federal election looming, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg argued that the country has “remained resilient and strong” […]