Tax Updates
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Author: Lindsay Bridgland
Chartered Accountant and Financial Adviser BSc Econ(hons), FCA, AFP, ATIA, CTA
SMSF real time reporting
Those of you with an SMSF where at least one member has a balance of more than $1m, need to be aware that there are several events that now need to be reported to the ATO in real time – ie not after the end of the year when we are preparing your tax returns.… Read More SMSF real time reporting
Don’t be a lemming
The last week has seen a drop in the markets which can be a testing time for the uneducated investor. The temptation is to sell as markets fall (as it’s all a bit scary), and conversely to buy when markets are going up (as everyone else is doing it and it feels good). However selling… Read More Don’t be a lemming
Finance for Daughters – and all other women!
This link is a great new guide on financial well being for all the women you know, but especially the next generation of (hopefully) financially savvy girls. Suitable for all ages, it covers all the big milestones (good & bad) such as….. Your first job Moving in with your partner and getting married Buying your… Read More Finance for Daughters – and all other women!
How old is too old for an SMSF
SMSFs are a great tool for creating wealth in a tax effective environment and, because of the self managed bit, enabling you to have total control over your investments. However, SMSFs also come with lots of rules that need to be followed, with failure to do so potentially resulting in massive penalties. Make an administrative… Read More How old is too old for an SMSF
PAYG Summaries
Don’t forget that if you have employees you need to give them a PAYG summary for the year by the 14 July & report to the ATO. These should be prepared after the June payroll has been run. The ATO may have already sent you paper forms (they are pink) to complete which you can… Read More PAYG Summaries
Year End 2018 – top tips
Tax planning is always best done throughout the year, rather than in a mad scramble in June. I know the various blogs & newsletters posted over the year have triggered most of you into action already. However, I also know tax planning sometimes gets forgotten. Therefore I have put below some headings and links to prior… Read More Year End 2018 – top tips
Did you forget to Salary Sacrifice?
New rules this year, for the first time allow anyone to claim concessional super contributions as a tax deduction. This is very exciting. Full details of the changes are in this previous post. However as we near the year end, here is a quick summary of the important bits ……… This will be a useful… Read More Did you forget to Salary Sacrifice?
Budget Update
Another year, another budget and another raft of changes. Remembering that nothing is legislated, and it may all change and be tweeked as it goes through parliament, here is a brief synopsis of the main points of interest. Most of the changes this year are fairly minor, with lots working to eliminate the cash economy and get everyone paying… Read More Budget Update
Single Touch Payroll
Single Touch Payroll, is on the way. You can relax for a year if you have less than 20 employees, but for those with more than 20 employees the fun starts on 1st July this year. Single Touch Payroll changes the way employers will report their salary and wages, pay as you go (PAYG)… Read More Single Touch Payroll
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