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October 22, 2017
Superannuation A common misconception is that a deceased member’s superannuation benefits automatically form part of their estate, which is transferred under their Will. A deceased individual’s […]
September 17, 2017
Keeping your business passion alive With thanks to our guest contributor: Jo Hanlon of Mind Your Ps, our go-to HR experts You may have inherited a business, started one, […]
September 17, 2017
Estate Planning Mark Copsey – Partner I’ve found one simple question causes relief and yet so much stress at the same time with clients: is your […]
August 17, 2017
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe: getting that job done how and when you need it (part 2) With thanks to our guest contributor: Jo Hanlon of Mind Your Ps, our […]
August 17, 2017
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe: getting that job done how and when you need it (part 1) With thanks to our guest contributor: Jo Hanlon of Mind Your Ps, our […]
August 16, 2017
New rules in force from 1 July 2017 From 1 July 2017, there has been an effective reduction in the top marginal rate of tax for […]
July 20, 2017
The new financial year is well and truly here. Bleary-eyed accountants everywhere have emerged from their cubicles to a sunny Sydney winter. It’s a great time to […]
July 20, 2017
GST not being charged on all imports In May, we published a blog post about proposed new GST rules affecting overseas businesses exporting goods and services […]
June 5, 2017
With 30 June closing in quickly, here are some practical things to consider about the upcoming changes to superannuation. Before taking any action, we recommend speaking […]
June 5, 2017
With 30 June closing in quickly, here are some practical things for SME business owners and investors to consider. Before taking any action, we recommend speaking […]
June 5, 2017
The 2017-18 budget represents the federal government’s attempt to gain favour with voters amidst rising economic populist sentiment in the electorate. The government has decided to […]
May 1, 2017
Proposed new rules in relation to overseas businesses exporting goods and services direct to Australian consumers may require them to register for Australian Goods and Services […]
May 1, 2017
A taxpayer was recently denied an immediate tax deduction for a roof repair and replacement for a rental property required due to vermin damage. The reason […]
May 1, 2017
Although we’re based in Australia, we regularly work with clients around the world that are seeking to do business or make investments here. One question we have […]
April 3, 2017
What the ATO is doing The Australian Taxation Office has warned users of the ‘sharing economy’ (e.g. Airbnb or Uber) that it is performing data matching […]
April 3, 2017
There is no denying we are facing an online revolution. All aspects of our lives and businesses are becoming more ‘digitalised’. Advances in technology are changing […]
April 3, 2017
Signatures are going digital We are introducing a new way for you to sign important documents that come from our office. It’s called DocuSign. If you […]
March 3, 2017
We have seen an increased number of audits being conducted on clients’ Workers Compensation Policies and are seeing a number of recurring issues arising. This alert […]
July 28, 2022
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 […]
July 28, 2022
Everyone knows you don’t pay tax on your family home when you sell it… right? We take a closer look at the main residence exemption that […]
August 29, 2022
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 […]
August 29, 2022
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) […]
August 29, 2022
The RBA lifted the cash rate to 1.85% in early August 2022. The increase comes a few weeks after Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe told the […]
September 28, 2022
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? […]
September 29, 2022
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 […]
September 29, 2022
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 […]
September 29, 2022
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% […]