Borrowing strategies for a SMSF
SMSF members wanting to expand their investment portfolio are able to borrow money through their SMSF to purchase these assets.
ATO increase penalty units
There are now greater penalties in place for breaches of most Australian tax laws. The ATO has increased the value of a penalty unit from $110 to $170, the first such increase since 1997.
Year End Tips For Property Owners
A guide to maximise your tax deductions for your rental property.
Home business tax deductions
With so many businesses now being run from home, the ATO is eager to ensure that those claiming tax deductions do so correctly.
Personal super strategies for year end
With the end of financial year fast approaching, starting to prepare now will save time and headaches when the June 30 deadline arrives.
New super changes
The government recently proposed significant changes to superannuation which are far reaching and intended to make the superannuation system more sustainable, efficient and equitable.
How to reduce the taxman's share of the pie...
And how to keepas mucgh as possible for you and your family!
Tax Update April 2013
The latest tax news for you and your business.
Maximising travel expense claims
Employers and individuals using a vehicle for work may find it useful to consult ATO guidelines when claiming work related travel expenses.
Tax Focus: Common FBT Exemptions
With the Fringe Benefits Tax deadline fast approaching, small businesses should review some of the key FBT issues.
GST refund time limit
Small businesses entitled to refunds of GST may not be aware of the four year time limit on claiming those refunds.
Tax Update March 2013
The latest tax news for you and your business!
Tax Update February 2013
Our regular monthly tax update for businesses of the South West, WA.
Tax Update December 2012
Data matching of motor vehicles now in the spot light and other tax news.
Superannuation contributions Update
Recent changes to the Concessional Contributions Cap and what they mean to you
TAX FOCUS: GST REFUND PROCESS
New rules proposed for the GST refund process....
SMSFs and 'business-like' activity
SMSFs under the microscope by the ATO....
Compliance bar lifted for SMSFs
Following an announcement made by the Government in the 2012-2013 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) report, penalties for non-compliance by SMSF trustees will increase by 55%.....
Tax Update November 2012
Find out more about Small Business Benchmarks and the ATO's new Contractor Payments data matching program
Tax Update October 2012
Our regular monthly tax update for individuals and businesses.