Client Alert Explanatory Memorandum (September 2015)

Small business tax discount on the way The Tax Laws Amendment (Small Business Measures No 3) Bill 2015 (No 3 Bill) was introduced in the House of Representatives on 24 June 2015. The No 3 Bill proposes to provide a tax offset (the small…

Client Alert (September 2015)

Small business tax discount on the way In a surprise – but welcome – move in the 2015 Federal Budget, the Government announced a small business tax discount. The Government said that, with effect from 1 July 2015, individual taxpayers with…

What Sort of Accounting Software Product Should I Use?

Do you find it challenging to decide on the one accounting software product that works the best for you and your business? Should you use spreadsheets, purchase your own software or use subscription cloud based software? These are common questions…

Client Alert (August 2015)

Work-related and rental property claims on ATO’s watch list Tax time is in full swing and the ATO has highlighted areas of concern for individuals ahead of tax return lodgment time. High on the ATO’s watch list is work-related expense claims…

The main reason of period of absence concession

Tax Counsel Pty Ltd. 'Going Away? The Main Residence Exemption Absence Concession'. Taxation in Australia 49.10 (2015): 594 -596. Print. The main reason of period of absence concession The absence concession that is available when applying…

Essentials SMSF Planning Tips Pre 30 June 2015

The Australian Tax Office make changes every year and we have provided you with the most recent updates. The following SMSF planning tips and information will assist you with your tax return for the 2015 financial year. Exceeding contribution…

General Tax Planning - Pre 30 June 2015

Another financial year has almost come to an end and we provide you with the general tax planning for the 2015 financial year. Defer Assessable Income To utilise this strategy of delaying income, you should check the items of income that are…

Client Alert Explanatory Memorandum (July 2015)

CURRENCY: This issue of Client Alert Explanatory Memorandum takes into account all developments up to and including 15 June 2015. Small business company tax rate cut The Tax Laws Amendment (Small Business Measures No 1) Bill 2015 has been…

Client Alert (July 2015)

Small business company tax rate cut Parliament has passed legislation which will implement a 2015 Budget measure to reduce the company tax rate from 30% to 28.5% for companies that are small business entities with an aggregated turnover of…

Things that shape us

Watson, Aaron. 'Things That Shape Us'. Acuity 2.5 (2015): 58-59. Print. Alberto Saiz has learned lessons from the world’s most inspiring business leaders, in his role as MD of the World Business Forum in Asia Pacific. Acuity quizzes him…