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5 super changes – and how to prepare for them
April 18th, 2017The countdown to super reform has begun, with new rules set to take effect from 1 July. If you haven’t thought about how your super might be impacted by the changes, now’s the time to get ready. In last year’s Federal Budget, the government proposed a wide range of reforms to Australia’s superannuation system, theread more
Fast Growing And Start-Up Businesses – What Are You Missing Out On?
April 12th, 2017It’s always difficult for Governments and regulators to keep pace with changing business models, funding approaches, and technology. But, recent reforms and a series of new initiatives seek to free up entrepreneurs from excessive regulation, inflexible tax regimes, and unintended outcomes. Unfortunately, few entrepreneurs are aware of what is available to them and risk limitingread more
Getting the right financing for business growth
April 1st, 2017It is inevitable for a growing business to invest in new equipment that is necessary for its expansion. However, some of these investments are costly and can require serious planning. For example, a Bakery that wants to expand its product range and services may need to invest in larger mixers, ovens, and even a vehicleread more
Car fringe benefits and your liabilities
March 31st, 2017Another Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year has ended and businesses are now getting their annual FBT returns lodged before the deadline. Unfortunately, some grey areas remain on FBT for business tax payers, particularly in the situation where an employer fails to identify that a car fringe benefit has been provided to an employee. One commonread more
Important Changes on QROPS Rules
March 16th, 2017If you are in the process or planning to transfer your UK pension to Australia, it is important that you stay informed on the latest rule changes on Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS). Early in March, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) announced that payments made to QROPS may be subject to 25% UKread more
SMSF Updates Seminar — Thursday, 30 March 2017 6pm
March 16th, 2017Date – 30 March 2017, Thursday Time – 6:00pm – 8:00pm Venue – 5 Davidson Terrace, Joondalup Join us for an interesting evening as we discuss the recent changes that have taken effect with regard to superannuation legislation and what impact it has on you. The speaker of this event is McKinley Plowman’s Ian Gath.read more
Managing the Debt Drain – the Critical Issues for Small Business
March 5th, 2017February and March are traditionally the worst cashflow months for small business – the Christmas rush is over, the Business Activity Statement is due, and payments slow down with a dip in consumer spending. You might be ok but your customers could be under pressure and often whoever wields the most influence gets paid first.read more
Penalty Rates and the Impact of Change
March 4th, 2017The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has moved to cut Sunday and public holiday penalty rates. Flagged back in 2014, the review into penalty rates was part of the FWC’s four yearly review of all Modern Awards. Hearings, submissions and reviews have been ongoing since 2015. The outcome of that process (see AM2014/305 Penalty rates case)read more
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