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Exploring the Government’s COVID-19 Stimulus Package

March 13th, 2020

Are you concerned about the effect Coronavirus (COVID-19) might have on your business? The Federal Government has announced plans to release a stimulus package, to the tune of tens of billions of dollars, with a view to reduce the impact on businesses and the broader economy. Small businesses with apprentices, and businesses who have, orread more

Your Investments in the Coronavirus Economy

March 4th, 2020

The recent outbreak and subsequent spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has thrown a spanner into the works when it comes to the global stock market. Concern from investors around the stability of global markets, the severe impact of COVID-19 on the Chinese economy, and what it all means for the value of their portfolio has ledread more

AUSKey Soon to be Cancelled – Are You Ready?

February 17th, 2020

In case you’ve missed it – the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will be retiring the AUSKey service on 27 March 2020, with a view to replacing it with myGovID and Relationship Authorisation Manager (RAM). This means if you’re currently using AUSKey to access the Business Portal, and you’re yet to sign up for MyGovID, youread more

Loan Health Checks – Helping you Find the Best Deal

February 13th, 2020

A competitive lending environment, and a universal desire to get the best deal has opened the door for homeowners, business owners and investors to a vast array of loan options to improve their financial health. Whether you’re looking to lower your repayments, pay off your mortgage sooner, or just see what else is out thereread more

Main Residence CGT Reforms for Expatriates

January 31st, 2020

In the constantly shifting landscape of Australian legislation and tax reforms, it can be tricky to keep up – even if you’re living here. But what if you move overseas? Aussie expats who sell their former family home are generally entitled to some or all of the Main Residence Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exemptions onread more

Getting Back on Financial Track Post-Christmas

January 17th, 2020

The big-spending overindulgence of the festive period can often leave people well and truly in the red. The financial ‘hangover’ associated with spending too much money on Christmas presents, family gatherings, and all the little bits in between may even linger beyond the first few weeks of the new year. Savings are down, credit cardread more

The Importance of a Will and Binding Nomination in your SMSF

January 10th, 2020

When it comes down to it, the morbid nature of estate planning can often lead to people burying their heads in the sand. It is far easier to simply avoid having to make decisions that surround your death, or the death of a loved one, rather than face up to it. However, the importance ofread more

Merry Christmas from MP+

December 19th, 2019

The festive season is here! As the year draws to a close, the whole team at McKinley Plowman would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and New Year, and we look forward to working with you in 2020. What a year it’s been! From the MP+ foundation to regular seminars; the developmentread more