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WHO WILL LOOK AFTER THE KIDS??
It’s the conversation you never want to have with your partner – if we die,...
Incorporated Associations Reporting Obligations
Incorporated Associations Reporting Obligations Changes from 1 July 2016 We’ve all heard the old joke...
TAXPAYERS OBLIGATIONS AND RIGHTS
The saying goes that there is nothing as certain as death and taxes, but that...
AUDITOR RESIGNATIONS – ASIC CUT RED TAPE
ASIC cut red tape on auditor resignations and has recently released a relaxation of the...
GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (GST) MARGIN SCHEME
If you sell property as part of your business, you may be eligible to use...
STAMP DUTY ON LAND TRANSFERS NEEDS TO BE REFORMED, BUT DON’T GET YOUR HOPES UP!
STAMP DUTY ON LAND TRANSFERS NEEDS TO BE REFORMED, BUT DON’T GET YOUR HOPES UP!...
REVIEWING YOUR SMSF TRUST DEED
Essentially the Trust Deed of an SMSF is the life and soul of an SMSF,...
RECORD KEEPING
It is very important to maintain your records. Everyone knows that and before you switch...
IS THERE A CASE FOR INCREASING THE GST?
Nobody likes a tax increase. Just the mention of a tax increase is likely to...
ACCOUNTING PACKAGES
Accounting packages Do you still collect all your receipts in a box and at tax...
Who said “death tax” was dead and buried??
Who said “ DEATH TAX ” was dead and buried?? There’s a misconception among SMSF trustees who...
Directors duties – dealing with financial difficulty
DIRECTORS DUTIES – DEALING WITH FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES The Australian economy is experiencing tough economic...

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Are you across the new wage theft and underpayment laws?
New wage theft and underpayments laws will go into effect in January 2025 as part...
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Succession planning is often something that businesses will delay until times of crisis. However, without...
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A strong business requires strong leadership. Leadership requires more than managing tasks or overseeing...
Key Dates – December 2024
December 1: Payment of income tax for medium and large taxpayers, super funds and companies...
Expert insights: the benefits of a business advisor
There are many complexities to owning a business. In the current economic climate, with corporate...
Il Locale Pizzeria fired for growth with plans in the oven
Il Locale Owner and Director Mat Bourget has his sights set on growth, laying the...
Key Dates – November 2024
November 21: Lodge and pay October business activity statements (if lodged monthly) November 25: Lodge...
Optima Partners Midland – Grand Opening
Optima Partners officially opened the doors of its Midland office in October. The office, located...
Tax time made easy: A small business guide to deductions
The small business sector is the backbone of the Australian economy, representing over 95% of...