Practice News
Your Knowledge Update – August 2018
In this month’s Your Knowledge Update we pose the question of whether Australians are really willing to pay more to support our farmers and if you are holding …
Superannuation Contributions for 2018/2019
Superannuation Contributions for 2018/2019 The contributions that a member can make into a superannuation fund will depend on whether those contributions are classified as “concessional” …
Main Residence Exemption – Foreign Residents
Main Residence Exemption – Foreign Residents Proposed reforms by the Australian Government are set to remove the CGT Main Residence Exemption for non-residents. The new …
How does the ATO use it’s data-matching system?
How does the ATO use it’s data-matching system? The ATO uses its data matching services to ensure individuals and businesses are correctly reporting all of …
Your Knowledge Update – July 2018
In this month’s Your Knowledge Update we review when you can take your super, new minimum pay rates and the $10k limit on cash payments to …
Your Knowledge Update – June 2018
In this month’s Your Knowledge Update we look at how the super guarantee amnesty for employers will work, outline changes coming your way from 1st July …
Holiday Rental Property Deductions
Holiday Rental Property Deductions Holiday rental properties have again been mentioned in the press from the Australian Taxation Office that they will be the subject …
Your Knowledge Update – May 2018
In this month’s Your Knowledge Update we look at what the ATO’s statistics reveal about Australians and review proposed CGT legislation that has potentially serious tax implications for expats …
Superannuation Transfer Balance Cap
Operations of Transfer Balance Cap From 1 July 2017, the amount of super balance you can transfer from your accumulation account into retirement phase is …
Your Knowledge Update – April 2018
In this month’s Your Knowledge Update we look at what you should know in relation to Single Touch Payroll, if you should use the new …
New Reporting Obligations for SMSF
New Reporting Obligations for SMSF Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF) have new obligations to report certain events that affect their Transfer Balance Cap by lodging …
Building for sale – but we’re not moving!
A lot of our clients may be driving past or visiting us soon and noticed a big board out the front of the building. We …
Single Touch Payroll
Single Touch Payroll Starting from 1st July 2018, Single Touch Payroll (STP) will be mandatory for businesses that have 20 or more employees on 1st …
Your Knowledge Update – March 2018
In this month’s Your Knowledge Update we highlight the key FBT areas that the ATO will be focusing on, discuss the possible changes to GST on …
Your Knowledge Update – February 2018
In this month’s Your Knowledge Update we look at the new data breach laws, who is on the ‘hit list’ for not paying employee super …
Your Knowledge Update – November 2017
In this month’s Your Knowledge Update we discuss how cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, are taxed and look at the new compliance requirements for cleaners and couriers. Download …
Your Knowledge Update – October 2017
In this month’s Your Knowledge Update we look at the new franchisor laws aimed at protecting vulnerable workers, reporting regimes for super funds, safe harbour …
Your Knowledge Update – September 2017
In this month’s Your Knowledge Update we explore businesses getting involved in social agendas, the ASIC’s crackdown on growing companies and what happens when you …