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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Overview The NSW government has introduced a surcharge on residential land held by or associated with a ‘foreign person’ from the 2017 land tax year. This […]
Overview The 2017 Federal Government Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) announced that from 1 July 2017, the Government will allow the ATO to disclose tax […]
Pursuant to the Corporations Act, a creditor that is owed more than $2,000 is eligible to issue a statutory demand against a company requiring it to […]
For every property transaction that you make there may be a GST consequence you need to consider. If you are making transactions involving property you […]
The ATO’s Project DO IT (Disclose Offshore Income Today) offers taxpayers with unreported income from offshore investments, the opportunity to make a full voluntary disclosure. In […]
Division 293 tax is an additional tax on concessional superannuation contributions for high-income earners in Australia. It is applied at a rate of 15% on certain […]
Sustainability has become a key focus for businesses across all industries. Companies are increasingly recognising that sustainable business practices not only help the environment but also […]
Natural disasters can cause significant damage to rental properties and business premises, leading to costly repairs and financial uncertainty. If you own a rental property or […]
Running a business comes with its fair share of challenges, but some warning signs indicate deeper problems that could jeopardise its long-term success. Whether you’re an […]
If you’re running a small business in Australia, you’ve probably heard the term “instant asset write-off” tossed around—especially come tax time, and more recently in the […]
When you’re in the thick of raising a family – balancing work, school runs, and sleepless nights – estate planning probably isn’t top of your to-do […]