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SMSF, ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES
Does your SMSF own artwork, antiques, coins or other collectables ? Were any of...
DO YOU HAVE TRUST ISSUES
are a popular choice of structure for carrying on a business in Australia. The main...
HEALTH INSURANCE
I bet you were fed up with the ads on television in respect of health...
TAX ON SUGAR – POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME!
WHY TAX ON SUGAR SHOULD BE HIGH ON THE AGENDA It’s addictive, makes you feel...
BINDING DEATH NOMINATIONS
[kkstarratings] Some people think that their ‘Will’ will cover everything. Many people may be surprised...
What are the tax implications of Uber / Airbnb ?
Tax consequences of making money in the share economy A little while ago I was...
SUPERANNUATION NON CONCESSIONAL BRING-FORWARD RULE
Superannuation NON CONCESSIONAL BRING-FORWARD RULE How does the non concessional bring forward rule work? The...
PPSR – Personal Property Securities Register
 Personal Property Securities Register  (PPSR) In other words ‘Goods/assets debt register’ Did you know that...
Rental properties and your 2016 tax return
[kkstarratings]Rental properties and your 2016 tax return Is this the first year you need to...
Pokemon Go!?
POKEMON GO If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’ll have heard about the...
Why Tax Time Isn’t
Why Tax Time Isn’t It’s been nearly two weeks since I saw my last “It’s...
MANAGING WORK / LIFE BALANCE
THE WORK/LIFE BALANCE Oh, that old chestnut, hey? How do you manage to find...

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Understanding business structures: tax, liability and asset protection
Your chosen business structure has massive implications for your tax liability, asset protection and cost....
New GST reporting rules for small businesses
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) recently announced that over 3,500 small businesses will be moved...
Optima Partners to host 4th annual Perth Car Club meet
Optima Partners is proud to host Perth Car Club’s fourth annual anniversary meet-up at our...
Key Dates: April 2025
21 April: Lodgement and payment of March 2025 monthly business activity statement 21 April:...
Selling your business: Best practices
Selling your business is a major decision and a milestone in your career. Whether you’re...
No silver bullet: Plumbing Bros founder discusses expansion
Plumbing Bros Director and CEO James Riddle is no stranger to adversity in business. Despite numerous...
Controversial super tax remains in limbo
The Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2023, containing the controversial Division 296 tax on superannuation balances...
Key Dates – March 2025
21 March : Lodgement and payment of February 2025 monthly business activity statement. 31...
Buying a business: Seven best practices
Buying a business is great option for entrepreneurs looking to break into the market, and...
2024 -25 Fringe Benefits Tax Year: Preparing for the 21 May Deadline
March 31 marks the end of the 2024-25 Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year, meaning that...