NEWS

12 December, 2018

Super Changes To Help Women

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 […]
10 December, 2018

Labor’s Election Policies: Part 2

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 […]
7 December, 2018

Franking Rules And Company Tax Rates

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 […]
5 December, 2018

Labor’s Election Policies: Part 1

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 […]
3 December, 2018

Lifting Standards In The Financial Advisory Industry

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 […]
1 December, 2018

Bitcoin: Personal Investors

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 […]
30 November, 2018

Borrowing Money In An SMSF

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 […]
28 November, 2018

Setting Up Your SMSF

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 […]
25 November, 2018

ASIC Enforcement Action On SMSF Auditors

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 […]
23 November, 2018

FBT On Work Christmas Parties And Gifts

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 […]