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SMSF’S – IT’S WHAT YOU DO WITH IT
“The Castle” (for those of you old enough to remember it) left us with some...
SELF-EDUCATION EXPENSES
Self-education expenses Self-education is one way of ensuring you keep up to date with developments...
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...

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Increased Cost of Tax Debt: ATO Crackdown Continues
From July 1, 2025, the general interest charge (GIC) and shortfall interest charge (SIC) will...
SMSF Investment rules and options: A Comprehensive Guide
A self-managed super fund (SMSF) is a popular method of superannuation management that allows for...
Choosing the Best Client Accounting Software for Your Business
Good client accounting software is essential for business growth and improvement. The right software will...
Key Dates: February 2025
Here a few important dates to pencil into your February calendar. February 21: Lodgement...
15% Withholding on Property Sales: New Tax Rule for Australian Sellers in 2025
As of January 1, 2025, all Australian residents for tax purposes must provide a clearance...
Division 296: The future of self-managed super
On the final day of Parliament for 2024, the Senate moved to split the Treasury...
How to avoid common cash flow problems
Maintaining healthy cash flow is one of the most critical challenges for small businesses. Poor...
Key Dates: January 2025
Here are a few dates to pencil in for the new year. January 21:...
ASIC’s 2025 enforcement priorities: A compliance checklist
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) declared its 2025 enforcement priorities in November. ASIC’s...
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...