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GST On Property - Will It Affect You?
There have been some changes to how GST on new properties is accounted for. These changes are now law, coming in as of 1 July 2018. We are now seeing a number of clients asking how this will actually work.
... read moreWhat Do You Need to Know About Airbnb?
So there are extra rooms that you don’t use and it’s just occurred to you that the extra cash that could come in from renting a room or two on Airbnb outweighs the negatives of having a complete stranger in your home... OK, what do you need to be aware of?
... read moreEstate Planning for Rental Property Investors
Good tax planning should involve the inclusion of a testamentary trust as part of the estate plan. There are some little known tax concessions which executors should be aware of when it comes to these trusts and your principle place of residence which I have explained below.
... read more2018 Tax Checklists
We have taken the time to prepare comprehensive Tax Checklists for 2018, designed to guide you in providing all the correct and relevant information to maximise your tax return.
... read moreATO Changes for Building and Construction Service Clients
If you are running a business primarily in the building and construction industry and you make payments to contractors for building and construction services, you will need to lodge a Tax Payments Annual Report.
... read moreIt's All Your Fault - Part 2
I LOST ALL OF MY LIFE SAVINGS. The truth: it was all my fault and I had to take full responsibility because it was small business.
... read moreWhat Will The ATO Audit This Year?
It can often be difficult to know where exactly the tax office are going to be focusing their audits. As it is the start of a new financial year, I thought I would provide some insight into where the ATO will be pointing their guns in 2018/19.
... read moreRBA Decision - No Change To Interest Rates
The RBA has kept the cash rate on hold for the 22nd consecutive board meeting at a historical low of 1.5 per cent. At this point in time it is expected interest rates will remain on hold well into 2019.
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