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Everything you need to know about Single Touch Payroll

Everything you need to know about Single Touch Payroll

11 March 2019 From 1 July 2019, single touch payroll – the direct reporting of salary and wages, PAYG withholding and superannuation contribution information to the ATO – will apply to all employers. What employers need to report will also be extended to include...

Tax laws and the upcoming election

Tax laws and the upcoming election

20 February 2019 There are a huge number of tax laws that may change this year as a result of the upcoming 2019 Federal Election. Individuals could be affected by: Losing franking credit refunds to their Self-Managed Super Funds and to themselvesPaying higher capital...

Is your SMSF adequately diversified?

Is your SMSF adequately diversified?

18 February 2019 SMSF trustees need to truly understand diversification and better diversify their portfolios. The benefits of a well-diversified portfolio are numerous but the key ones that SMSF trustees should focus on are the benefits of mitigating volatility and...

The importance of estate planning

The importance of estate planning

7 February 2019 Life does not always go to plan. While we logically know that, most of us don’t plan for the worst - it’s all a bit morbid and time consuming. That's why estate planning is so important. The downside of not planning is the potential for hard earned...

Tax and foreign income

Tax and foreign income

6 February 2019 Do you earn income overseas? A recent case highlights why you might pay more tax than you thought on foreign income. If you are an Australian resident and earn income from overseas, such as income from investments, sale of assets such as property,...

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