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Loss carry-back scheme to encourage investment
Companies will be permitted to carry-back up to $1 million of losses annually against taxable income arising two years prior.
A blow for superannuation
Changes to superannuation laws in the 2012 Federal Budget may cause some Baby Boomers to rethink their retirement plans as increased contributions may now lead to cap breaches.
Managing CGT Liability
Tax payers can reduce their tax liability this end of financial year by deferring the realisation of a capital gain until after June 30.
The importance of estate planning
Estate planning is more than just having a will. It is about ensuring that a person’s estate is passed on to their beneficiaries in the most tax-effective and financially efficient way possible when they are gone.
Maximising your property claim
Property investors could guarantee more cash in their pockets this end of financial year by maximising property depreciation deductions.
Get a head start for the next financial year
Preparation is the key to efficient and effective financial planning for the 2012-2013 year ahead.
End of Year Tax Tips for Businesses & Individuals
Use these tips to help with you prepare your business for end of year 2012.
Year End Tax Superannuation Strategies
Superannuation issues are some of the most important considerations to keep in mind as the end of financial year approaches.
Maximising super for over 50’s
From July 1, the level of tax concessional super contributions that you can make will be significantly reduced, so it is a good idea to maximise contributions while you can.
Tax Update May 2012
The latest tax news for your business May 2012.
Tax Focus - GST Debt
Taxpayers that are finding it difficult to meet their GST obligations on time should be contacting the ATO as early as possible.
Seeking Guidance with a Tax Audit? Will You Be a Target?
The possibility of being selected for taxation audits rapidly increasing each year as the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) widens the scope of its audit activity due to technological advancements, allowing them to narrow their investigations, to those areas where there is the most risk to revenue.
Empower your employees
If you’re wondering how you can dramatically enhance the customer service experience in your business while decreasing the amount of time you actually spend on customer service activities, consider that the solution might be to empower your employees to do it for you.
Conflict in the workplace
While conflict is not always negative, more often than not, particularly in the workplace environment, it can have a detrimental effect that if left unmanaged can spread internally and externally. Sometimes however, it is unavoidable and taking into account that no two individuals are the same, it is important to find ways to manage conflict.
Business Tax Planning: Are you on track?
Effective tax planning needs to not only make financial sense and be consistent with overall business objectives; it must also not run foul of either specific or general anti-avoidance provisions of the tax legislation.
Do you need more assurance than just insurance?
If you live in Australia or New Zealand, you'll no doubt have witnessed the devastating impact and unpredictability of Mother Nature - with earthquakes, droughts, fire, flood and cyclones all occurring in the past year alone. While these natural disasters ravage communities, the impact on local businesses can be equally devastating. But it doesn't always need to be that way. Why is it that one business can recover from a disaster, whereas another similar business may be forced to close its doors?
Tax Update April 2012
Our regular monthly tax update for businesses of the South West, WA.
Require a hand in a financial crisis?
Heed the Warning Signs. If you are involved in a business that is showing signs of trouble, act quickly....
How sustainable is sustainability really?
Climate change and global warming has become an increasingly concerning issue, so it is no wonder there is a huge emphasis on sustainability in today’s society. Many companies in the business sector have made changes towards sustainability to reduce their impact on the environment, however for smaller businesses, how sustainable is to make the switch to sustainability?
Fringe Benefits Tax
With the end of the Fringe Benefit Tax year upon us this month, it is critical that as an employer you understand your FBT obligations to avoid significant penalties from the Australian Taxation Office.