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Should Share Investors Be Worried About A Bear Market?

It’s understandable that the recent sharp sell-off on financial markets has left investors feeling particularly nervous. The main concern has been the US Federal Reserve’s shift in monetary policy from low rates and printing money to rising rates and the withdrawal of that printing policy.

Cooling Your Jets On Impending Law Changes

Does your accountant get their undies tied in a knot over "potential" tax law changes? With us, you only need to worry about what IS law, not what MIGHT be law. 

Remarriage Means Revisiting Your Estate Plan

With one in three first marriages and one in two second marriages ending in divorce, perhaps the biggest risk to your estate is not a GFC, it is poor estate planning. This is exacerbated by the increase in the number of blended families with ex-spouses, step-children, half siblings, etc. that create a whole new financial picture.

Superannuation Requirements For Temporary Residents

Most people are unaware that temporary residents working in Australia are eligible for super guarantee (SG). It is vital that all businesses who employ temporary residents are aware of the relevant super requirements.

Single Touch Payroll (and all the surrounding panic) Is Here

Single Touch Payroll is here for those small businesses with 20 or more employees. It is due to come in for those Employers employing 19 people or less from the 1st July 2019.

Australians Pay $107,000 To Tax Scams

The ATO has been made aware of fake tax agents who are conning members of the public and making them believe that they owe debt.

The scam has taken the form of a cold-call, with fraudsters phoning victims and convincing them into giving information about their finances and current tax agent.

ATO Detects Over $53 Million Worth Of Tax Time Errors

The Australian public has lodged nearly six million tax returns already this year, with over $11.9 billion in refunds processed, which is $270 million more compared with the same time period last year.

Oligopolies and Monoliths Thrive Again

The first rule to bring up to international level is easy. Tax the multinational bastards! The second? Bring competition policy up to the international level.