In an effort to assist women experiencing family and domestic violence, the government has proposed to extend the ability to access early release superannuation based on feedback from the wider […]
Labor may implement tax policies of negative gearing restrictions, reduction of the CGT discount, and ending excess dividend imputation if it wins government next year. If you hold any investments […]
The progressive lowering of company tax rates may have the effect of locking the benefit of any tax paid at a higher rate in the franking account. A company pays […]
With the next Federal election inevitably occurring sometime next year (possibly in May), it might be a wise time to examine the tax policies that Labor is likely to introduce […]
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released proposed updates to organisational competence requirements for financial advice licensees, in a bid to lift education, training, and ethical standards in […]
There has been plenty of press coverage on bitcoin, but what are the tax consequences if you decide to join the craze? Here we examine the tax effects if you […]
Do you have an SMSF and want to grow the assets with borrowings to fund your retirement? An SMSF, or more specifically, the trustees of an SMSF can borrow money […]
If you’re thinking of setting up your own self-managed super fund (SMSF), to take charge of your retirement and be able to make investment decisions, there are some important steps […]
ASIC, as co-regulators of SMSF auditors with the ATO, has provided details of its enforcement actions against over 100 SMSF auditors to protect consumers and the integrity of the superannuation […]
Ahead of the holiday season, the ATO has reminded employers about the potential FBT implications of providing Christmas parties and gifts. When planning Christmas parties, the ATO says employers need […]