This post comes as we hopefully enjoy some time off and lots of chocolate over the Easter weekend. Hubby is away and I am not sure where he has hidden my Easter egg, but I am sure he has put it somewhere and not forgotten! But for some, unfortunately this time of year is not… Read More Easter Eggs and Huge Tax Bills!
Hi Homeowners Thinking of renting your home (or part of it) on AirBNB or some similar website? It should be pretty obvious that the income, less relevant deductible expenses over the period of the let, will be taxable and needs to go on your tax return. However, you also need to be aware that as soon… Read More AirBNB
Dear Employers Just a reminder that in order to ensure you can claim a deduction for employee super you need to pay it on time. If you pay it late. it may not be not deductible as an expense to your business. Additionally there is lots of hideous paperwork required to pay any late super direct… Read More Employee Super is Due
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?
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
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