How to identify a scam
Nov 23 2021Naturally, people aspire to get the most out of their investments, especially if a great opportunity is presented by a ‘trusted’ organisation. However, investment scams occur more often than you may think, highlighting the risk both self-directed investors and SMSF trustees may potentially face when seeking new investment opportunities.
Market Snapshot: October 2021
Nov 18 2021In this month's market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for October 2021.
Renting in Retirement: Is it Possible?
Nov 18 2021This article compares the average incomes of Australian retirees and analyses how renting may impact their retirement lifestyle.
ATO Data Matching and Analysis
Nov 16 2021It was hard to miss the media splash about international tax evasion when the Pandora Papers were released, with local interest focussing on what Australian tax authorities would do with this massive trove of information.
Varying PAYG instalments due to COVID-19
Nov 15 2021Taxpayers can vary their pay as you go ('PAYG') instalments throughout the year if they think they will pay too much, compared with their estimated tax for the year.
Preparing for the new Director ID regime
Nov 15 2021As part of its Digital Business Plan, the Government announced the full implementation of the 'Modernising Business Registers' program. This included recently enacted legislation introducing the new director identification number ('director ID') regime.
Your SMSF: Wind it up or pass it on?
Oct 13 2021Now that new legislation allows a maximum of six members in an SMSF, some fund trustees may be wondering if this could be an easy way to ensure a smooth transfer of their super to the next generation.
Spotlight on super performance
Oct 13 2021Superannuation has provided most fund members with stellar returns since last year’s COVID lows. As always though, some funds performed better than others and recent government reforms make it easier to find out how your fund compares.
Market Snapshot: September 2021
Oct 13 2021In this month's market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for September 2021.
ATO support for employers with expansion of STP
Oct 6 2021As part of the expansion of Single Touch Payroll (known as STP Phase 2), from 1 January 2022, employers will need to report additional payroll information in their STP reports.
GST and the sale of your business property
Oct 6 2021Selling your business property is a big decision and it’s easy to focus on the sale price, but this can be a costly error.
Time running out to register for the JobMaker Hiring Credit
Sep 7 2021The JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme's third claim period is now open, so if a taxpayer has taken on additional eligible employees since 7 October 2020, they may be able to claim JobMaker Hiring Credit payments for their business.