Hi When you have a moment spare, take a look at this month’s tax tips newsletter to be found on the newsletter tab of the website, or by clicking this link. Don’t forget these tax tips newsletters are published every month. Lindsay
Hi I loved this article and wanted to share it with all those of you who may be grappling with IT costs & social media when running a small business. Click here to read Running your business on a $1 a day I hope you enjoy it, and if you want to discuss the Quickbooks online cloud… Read More Running your business on a $1 a day
Hi Did you know that I am one of the few Chartered Accountants who is also a financial planner? There are not many of us around – we are a very rare breed. So why do I do both? Well I think it is really important that your financial adviser understands your tax affairs. In… Read More Choosing a Financial Planner
Hi So this is one of my favourite strategies for those that want to give their kids something really special & long lasting, and it is so simple. I wish someone had done it for me! First off, did you know that a child of any age can open a superfund – they just need… Read More LOOK AFTER YOUR KIDS IN THEIR RETIREMENT
Hi Well if so don’t be sad, be happy. If you are aged 49 or more on the 30 June 2015 then you can access the higher concessional super cap of $35k in the 2015/16 year meaning you can save more tax and grow more super. So check your salary sacrifice arrangement and adjust it… Read More Are you over Aged 49 today?
Hi An oldie but a goodie this one. If you are over age 56 and don’t have a transition to retirement pension in place then you are paying more tax than you need to. So, unless you are happy donating your hard earned dollars to Tony and his friends, call me to discuss how you can… Read More Over Age 56?
Hi Continuing with the June theme of year end tax saving tips, some of you might like to consider making a super contribution into your spouse’s super account. If your spouse has income of less than $10,800 in the 2015 year, you can receive an 18% rebate on contributions made into their account. The maximum… Read More Save $540 of tax with a Spouse Super Contribution
Super Co-Contribution rules for 2014/5 Yes the co-contribution is still here – just! The maximum the government will pay into your super is $500. To receive this you need to make a personal contribution to your superfund before 30 June 2015 of $1,000, and satisfy all the eligibility criteria as follows….. At least 10% of your income… Read More Free Cash from the Government
Just a reminder that every month we put a tax update newsletter on to the website for you, full of tax tips and traps. The budget update has been added today, so why not take a look. Click for newsletter page Lindsay
Hi Just a heads up that the renewals for our ATO audit insurance will be with you in the next day or so. The policy represents great value, covering the first $10,000 of our fees should you be audited (on any past return) in the next year. Those especially at risk of audit are anyone… Read More Tax office audits
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