Tips and traps for SMSFs investing in property– February 2015
Many SMSF trustees contemplate investing in real property as part of the fund’s investment strategy. However a recent Tax Office notification raised its concerns that…
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Employee or contractor? 12 common myths
The Tax Office says that it has encountered several myths and assumptions adopted by both workers and employers when it comes to trying to decide…
The taxation implications of ‘debt forgiveness’– February 2015
“Pardon” is a word that can sound somewhat archaic — which could be why the term “debt forgiveness” is barely mentioned in discussions on “bankruptcy”,…
State rates: Stamp duty calculators – February 2015
State rates: Stamp duty calculators Stamp duties vary from state to state, but also from year to year. To make your job just that little…
Regulatory Roundup – February 2015
Proposed “Single Touch Payroll” to cut red tape for employers The Minister for Small Business Bruce Billson and the Assistant Treasurer Josh Frydenbergrecently announced a…
When you have to deal with a natural disaster
The recent bushfires across much of the country are a reminder that as well as the more obvious immediate devastation inflicted on people’s property, these…
Changing the makeup of a partnership through ‘reconstitution’ – February 2015
Over time, or due to circumstances, the composition of a partnership can change – for example, a partner may retire or die, or a new…
MONTHLY CLIENT NEWSLETTER – February 2014
When you have to deal with a natural disaster The recent bushfires across much of the country are a reminder that as well as the…
Income averaging – February 2015
Income averaging: Who is eligible, how it works Australian tax legislation recognises that certain taxpayers, due to the nature of their work, can make inconsistent…