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
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?
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
Low Cost Asset Write Off The $20,000 immediate deduction threshold for assets purchased by businesses with an aggregated turnover of under $10 million ends 30 June 2018. If you are a small business, and eligible to access this deduction, it’s your last chance. So if you NEED plant and equipment there is a argument to… Read More Last Chance for the 20K Deduction
Remember to check out the newsletter page on my website for our regular tax updates. This month includes the tax aspects of Bitcoins – yes contrary to popular belief there are tax ramifications! – and how renting part of your home, through for example AirBNB, will potentially cost you in capital gains on the eventual… Read More Bitcoins & Tax
Will the new Downsizing Super Contribution help ?… Read More Downsize your Parents
Are you living overseas and still have a HECS or HELP debt? Or are your kids overseas with such debts? New rules in 2017 require all non-residents with HELP or HECS debts to let the ATO know, via their mygov account, if they have moved overseas or intend to be away for 183 days in any 12… Read More HELP debt when Overseas
Last, but not least, in the tax tips series this year are five additional savings for businesses. If you need assistance please call to discuss 02 8090 4112
Six essential checks pre June for your SMSF. If you need assistance, call me to discuss on 02 8090 4112
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