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Federal Budget 2019-20 key highlights

Federal Budget 2019-20 key highlights

3 April 2019 With an election soon to be called, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced the 2019-20 federal budget. Most notably, personal income tax cuts and energy assistance payments are on offer for individuals, while small/medium businesses are set to benefit...
How super contributions could minimise your tax

How super contributions could minimise your tax

2 April 2019 In the lead-up to 30 June 2019, we want you to be aware of opportunities to save tax with super contributions. This is tax planning advice, not financial advice, so if you are interested in this strategy, please contact our office to speak with one of our...
Tax Minimisation Before June 30

Tax Minimisation Before June 30

21 March 2019 With the end of financial year (EOFY) approaching quickly, NOW is the time to discuss with us the actions you can take before 30 June to reduce your tax and grow your wealth. For 2019, key tax minimisation priorities are likely to be: Maximising...
April ATO deadlines

April ATO deadlines

13 March 2019 BAS and super and PAYG – oh my! It’s all happening as we round out quarter 3 of the 2018-2019 financial year – make sure you note the ATO deadlines. Make sure you’ve got all your ATO ducks in a row to maintain a year of smooth...
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...
STP will be mandatory for all Australian businesses by 1 July

STP will be mandatory for all Australian businesses by 1 July

18 February 2019 Australian businesses who employ 19 or fewer employees will have until 1 July 2019 to get ready for mandatory Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting. The requirement is already in place for businesses who employ 20 or more staff, which became mandatory...