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Business Matters – July 2014

Thank you Firstly a big thank you to everyone that supported our 100km Oxfam trail team. The race day started off cold and wet but the rest of the day cleared nicely. Thanks to your support our team raised enough money to build flushing toilets in a Cambodian primary school. Below is a photo taken Read more about Business Matters – July 2014[…]

Tax Planning – 2014

Last Minute Tax Planning Tax planning isn’t limited to the last few weeks of the tax year.  The best tax planning forms part of your business structuring and is incorporated into decisions throughout the year.  Having said that we appreciate that most business owners are very busy so we have listed a few last minute Read more about Tax Planning – 2014[…]

Financial Fitness

Next week Kevin Smith is presenting at a Green Dot Financial function “Financial and Physical Health Check”. Come along to hear the latest in: Year end tax planning tips Using superannuation as a powerful wealth preservation tool Health and Nutrition tips Innovative health insurance policies   When : Wednesday 11th June 2014, 12:30 – 2.00pm Read more about Financial Fitness[…]

Business Matters – May 2014

How to avoid the 45% tax rate? Did you know that income remaining in a trust is taxed at 45%? It is imperative that any trust income is correctly allocated before 30 June 2014 to avoid horrible tax outcomes. To achieve the best outcome you should: understand your tax position for the year ended 30 June Read more about Business Matters – May 2014[…]

Profit Improver – April 2014

Tax planning The end of the financial year is fast approaching. Please contact our offices if you are interested in tax planning. Tax planning includes but is not limited to: Deferring assessable income Accelerating deductions Capital Gains Tax Debt & Equity implications Salary sacrificing Low income tax offsets Superannuation Non commercial losses Trust distribution calculations Read more about Profit Improver – April 2014[…]

Business Matters – January 2014

Newsletter This newsletter includes the following interesting articles: Protecting personal information Be wary of GST clauses in contracts PPSA deadline looms Update on employment laws New Year’s resolutions for 2014 Planning for the Super Guarantee rate rise ATO reminder about RFB Record keeping for businesses Important tax dates

Christmas 2013 + extras!

MySuper A reminder that from 1 January 2014, employers have an obligation to pay superannuation contributions into a default fund that offers a MySuper investment option unless the employee has exercised choice of fund. Please contact our office if you would like to discuss how this may effect your superannuation obligations. Asset Security Are you Read more about Christmas 2013 + extras![…]

Business Matters – November 2013

We have included a few interesting articles to help your business improve and succeed. The articles include: What to consider when giving a holiday bonus Fair Work Amendment Act 2013 Tips on getting fuel tax credits New protocol to tackle late payments Keeping employee records Personal Property Securities Act 2009 Changes to Privacy Act 1988 Read more about Business Matters – November 2013[…]