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Thinking of subdividing? The tax implications and pitfalls of small-scale subdivisions

You’ve got a block of land that’s perfect for a subdivision. The details have all been worked out with Council, the builders, and the bank. But, one important aspect has been left out; the tax implications.

Many small-scale developers often assume that their tax exposure is minimal – but this is […]

By |29 August, 2023|Property|Comments Off on Thinking of subdividing? The tax implications and pitfalls of small-scale subdivisions

Succession: What does it take to and your business to the next generation?

What is the end game for your business? Succession is not just a topic for a TV series or billionaire families, it’s about successfully transitioning your business and maximising its capital value for you, the owners.

When it comes to generational succession of a family business, there are a few important […]

By |24 August, 2023|Finances|Comments Off on Succession: What does it take to and your business to the next generation?

Why is my tax refund so small?

The tax refund many Australians expect has dramatically reduced. We show you why.

There is a psychology to tax refunds that successive Governments have been reticent to tamper with. As a nation, Australia relies heavily on personal and corporate income tax, with personal income tax including taxes on capital gains representing […]

By |23 August, 2023|Tax|Comments Off on Why is my tax refund so small?

Important: 1 July 2023 wage increases

For employers, incorrectly calculating wages is not portrayed as a mistake, it’s “wage theft.” Beyond the reputational issues of getting it wrong, the Fair Work Commission backs it up with fines of $9,390per breach for a corporation. In 2021-22 alone, the Fair Work Ombudsman recovered $532 million in unpaid wages […]

By |15 August, 2023|Finances|Comments Off on Important: 1 July 2023 wage increases

What changed on 1 July 2023

Employers & business

Superannuation guarantee increases to 11% from 10.5%National and Award minimum wage increases take effect.The minimum salary that must be paid to a sponsored employee – the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold – increased to $70,000 from$53,900.Work restrictions for student visa holders reintroduced to 48 hours per fortnight.The cap […]

By |11 August, 2023|Superannuation, Tax|Comments Off on What changed on 1 July 2023

Backing a winner: Digital games tax

The digital games and interactive entertainment sector is the largest creative sector in the world and one of the fastest growing industries worldwide. The global digital games industry is worth around $250 billion and in Australia, grew 22% between 2020 and 2021 generating $226.5 million in income and employing over […]

By |10 August, 2023|Tax, Technology|Comments Off on Backing a winner: Digital games tax

The 120% technology and skills ‘boost’ deduction

The 120% skills and training, and technology costs deduction for small and medium business have passed Parliament. We’ll show you how to take maximise your deductions.

Almost a year after the 2022-23 Federal Budget announcement, the 120% tax deduction for expenditure by small and medium businesses (SME) on technology, or skills […]

By |8 August, 2023|Business, Technology|Comments Off on The 120% technology and skills ‘boost’ deduction

Super savings and strategies

Tax deductions for topping up super

You can make up to $27,500 in concessional contributions each year assuming your super balance has not reached its limit. If the contributions made by your employer or under a salary sacrifice agreement have not reached this $27,500 limit, you can make a personal contribution […]

By |15 June, 2023|Superannuation|Comments Off on Super savings and strategies

Tax Savings For the Taking!

It’s that time of year when we all look at what last minute things we can do to maximise tax savings. 

Tax savings for youTax savings for your businessTax Time Targets for Individuals

In the wise words of the late Kerry Packer to a Senate estimates committee, “Of course I am minimising […]

By |14 June, 2023|Tax|Comments Off on Tax Savings For the Taking!

Right to super to be enshrined in National Employment Standards

The Government has announced that it will enshrine a right to superannuation payments in the National Employment Standards (NES).

Currently, workers not covered by a modern award or an enterprise agreement containing a term requiring an employer to make superannuation contributions have to rely on the ATO to recover their lost superannuation entitlements.

By […]

By |12 May, 2023|Superannuation|Comments Off on Right to super to be enshrined in National Employment Standards
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