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The ‘Backpacker Tax’ and the High Court
The High Court has ruled that the ‘backpacker tax’ is discriminatory. We look at the impact.
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The Basics of Business Activity Statements (BAS)
Let's look at the basics of BAS. Depending on the size of your business, you will need to complete and lodge a BAS form between one and twelve times a year.
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If Santa was an Australian tax resident
A lighter look at the complexity of Australian taxation laws and the year that has been.
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ATO reminder regarding inactive ABNs
The ATO has advised that inactive Australian Business Number’s may soon be automatically cancelled in a current review. Those who are unsure if their ABN is still active or not should get in touch with their accountant or bookkeeper.
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The top Christmas tax questions
Every year, we are asked about the tax impact of various Christmas or holiday related gestures. In this article we take a look at some of the top issues.
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Business and personal expenses should not be mixed
There are certain things in life that blend well and others that absolutely don’t. Personal and business finances are the type of thing that shouldn’t be mixed.
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Retirees: How to beat Inflation before it beats you
Investors with long memories – or a good education – will recall the bad old days when inflation was the economic bogeyman. It broke Germany’s Weimar Republic in the 1930s and nearly cratered America’s economy in the 1970s.
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What alternative assets bring to your super investment mix
Most of us have heard of the main asset classes: shares, property, fixed interest and cash, but alternative assets are less well known. However, these types of assets can provide further diversification and enhanced returns for your super.
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