The ongoing devastating bushfires that has ravaged south eastern Australia will leave an everlasting scar on the Australian landscape. Below is a brief summary of initiatives that could help address some of the tax issues that the fires have caused. Australian Bushfires – Kangaroo hopping in front of flames in NSW. Photo credit: news.com.au Tax […]
READ MOREQLD Govt. Highly Specialized Equipment Grant
This program provides targeted assistance for small and medium business that demonstrate high-growth and employment aspirations. The fund will enable successful applicants to purchase and implement specialized equipment to help them seize growth opportunities. Funding of up to $50,000 (excluding GST) is available for eligible businesses to purchase and implement highly specialized equipment. These purchases […]
READ MORERise of the Middle Class
What opportunities will this present to your business? In 2019, I attended the annual Family Business Australia conference in Melbourne. I was fortunate to hear a presentation by Vaughan Scott, Professor in practice (MBA Programs) at University of Louisville College of Business. Vaughan highlighted some interesting statistical trends that as a business owner; peaked my […]
READ MOREGuide to Increasing Sales & Growing your Business
As we begin the New Year, many people set themselves to the task of making New Year’s resolutions for themselves. If you are a business owner and you want to continue to grow your business, then perhaps you should consider making resolutions and setting some goals for your business? By setting goals for your […]
READ MOREWalsh’s Top 3 Productivity Tips
A quick google of ‘Productivity’ will lead you to an overwhelming avalanche of tips, tricks, hacks, and methods. But what really works? What methods are tried and tested? What small details, the 1 percenters that you could implement to improve your day to save out some extra time? To answer this I have looked to […]
READ MOREWhy go Corporate? Special Purpose Corporate Trustee for your SMSF
There are two main reasons why you should have a special purpose corporate trustee for your self-managed superannuation fund. Number 1: The 3 Ds – Death, Divorce and Dementia The future is uncertain but one thing that is certain is the avoidable impact of death, divorce and dementia or loss of capacity on a SMSF. […]
READ MORERelief from Excess Super Contributions
Protection from Superannuation Guarantee Charge for high income earners with multiple employees The government has introduced legislation which will prevent high income taxpayers with multiple employers from overpaying their superannuation contributions which results in an Excess Contributions Charge each year. This will be especially welcome for medical practitioners who often fall victim of this system. […]
READ MOREDo you have a Trust that holds Residential Property in NSW?
ALERT – TRUSTS HOLDING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN NSW MAY NEED TO CHANGE TRUST DEEDS BEFORE 31 DECEMBER OR PAY FOREIGN SURCHARGES ON STAMP DUTY AND LAND TAX For Stamp Duty and Land Tax purposes, any residential land owned by a foreign resident in NSW will be subject to higher rates. An additional 8% for Stamp […]
READ MOREAustralian Financial Review Top 100 Accounting Firm 2018 AND 2019
We are very proud to announce that Walsh Accountants have been named on the Australian Financial Review Top 100 Accounting Firms for 2019 The second year since making our debut in 2018. Thanks to the Team at Walsh Accountants To say we are proud to be included on the Australian Financial Review Top 100 Accounting […]
READ MOREThe Gold Coast Women in Business Awards
The Gold Coast Women in Business awards was held on Friday 18th October at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre A powerful platform for Women in Business The Awards is a very powerful platform that celebrates the achievements of women and female leaders across the Gold Coast region. Being an award category sponsor for the past four years, […]
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