In the dynamic landscape of business, owners frequently face challenges that require them to adapt and evolve. It is crucial to recognise the trigger points that indicate the need for a review of the business structure, and to be proactive in seeking professional guidance. By engaging in such discussions, business owners can understand the potential […]
READ MOREMinimise your Tax Liability with Smart Tax Planning Strategies
Let’s be honest, no one enjoys paying tax – and you should never pay more than you have to. This is why smart tax planning strategies are so important! As we approach the end of another tax year, it’s time to take a proactive approach to managing your taxes. In this article we will share […]
READ MOREThe ATO’s final position on risky trust distributions
The ATO has released its final position on how it will apply some integrity rules dealing with trust distributions – changing the goal posts for trusts distributing to adult children, corporate beneficiaries, and entities with losses. As a result, many family groups will pay higher taxes because of the ATO’s more aggressive approach. For reference, […]
READ MOREIndexation of SMSF transfer balance cap
The high level of inflation has meant that the transfer balance cap (TBC) will rise from July 2023. The Transfer Balance Cap (TBC) is the maximum amount allowed to be used to pay a member a pension. From July 2023, this will rise from $1.7 million to $1.9 million. This means that members that have […]
READ MOREBusiness restructure not so taxing with Qld small business duty relief
Thanks to new amendments and legislation passed in October 2022, Queensland small businesses looking to restructure by transferring assets from a sole trader, partnership or discretionary trust structure to a company structure can continue to access either a full or partial duty exemption on the transfer. This makes business restructures not so taxing on business […]
READ MOREAre you a company director? Do you have your director ID?
If you’re a company director, you must apply for your Director Identification Number (director ID) before 30th November 2022. What is a director ID? The director ID is a unique 15-digit identifier that directors apply for once and keep forever. It is aimed at preventing the use of false or fraudulent director identities. As a […]
READ MOREThe 12 golden rules for asset protection
To protect personal assets, it’s important that business owners operate and structure deliberately, and in a way to remove asset ownership from ‘at risk’ individuals. Why? Because everyone in business is carrying a level of risk as things can, and often do go wrong. There are a number of options that can be taken to […]
READ MOREMore ways to boost your wealth with super contributions
Now more than ever there, there are more ways to boost your wealth with super contributions and the recent relaxing of the rules gives you scope to put money into your retirement fund, at a time that suits your circumstances and stage in life. Superannuation – the most tax-effective investment vehicle Since it became compulsory […]
READ MORETax time toolkit for investors
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) investor toolkit is a great resource for anyone earning money from their investments – whether you invest in property, shares, and/or cryptocurrency. The resources in the toolkit provide information to help investors keep the records they need to prepare their returns this financial year, and in the future. This year, […]
READ MOREATO ramps up debt collection
After easing off on its debt collection activities during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is now ramping up debt collection, actively pursuing the recovery of billions of dollars in outstanding tax liabilities. As a key part of the recovery program, the ATO has been writing to individuals and businesses […]
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