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We Now Know What Fabulously Wealthy Means
  From 1 July 2014, Superannuation Funds in pension phase will be taxed at the...
April 10, 2013
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Beware of In-House Supply Deals in SMSF Projects
People in building and construction businesses should not supply the materials used to renovated properties...
March 15, 2013
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Taxman Bug on Phones
The Australia Tax Office is seeking new powers to monitor private phone calls and emails...
February 14, 2013
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A Good Auditor Could Save Your DIY Super Fund
Many SMSF trustees don’t value or understand the work of SMSF auditors. Many trustees felt...
January 31, 2013
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Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission Bill 2012 – The Facts
Executive Summary: At the date of this report, royal assent passed; Australian Charities and Not-for-profits...
January 24, 2013
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Trustees Seek Yield Safety
Many SMSF trustees particularly those nearing or in retirement, are choosing bank accounts as their...
January 23, 2013
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Some Resource Tax Reality
Given the polarizing debate about resource rent taxes over the past 21/2 years a recent...
January 12, 2013
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