Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg has delivered the Coalition Government’s Federal Budget 2020-21. Rather than focusing on bringing the budget back to surplus which has been the case in previous years, this year it is focused on rebooting the economy and creating jobs. Taxation JobMaker Hiring Credit Economy 2020/21 Federal Budget Highlights Taxation The Morrison Government will […]
READ MOREHow can your SMSF borrow to purchase property?
You want to invest in property with your Superannuation Fund? As with any significant purchase, it’s likely you will have to borrow funds to purchase your property. SMSF borrowing involves obtaining a loan from a bank or a related party, and together with the SMSF’s existing funds purchasing a property, either commercial or residential. It’s […]
READ MOREHomeBuilder Grant: What is it and how do you access it?
The Government has announced grants of $25,000 to encourage people to build a new home or substantially renovate their existing home. The HomeBuilder scheme targets the residential construction market by providing tax-free grants of $25,000 to eligible owner-occupiers, including first home buyers, to build a new home or substantially renovate their existing home. The grants […]
READ MORECOVID-19: What Residential Property Investors need to know
COVID-19 and the subsequent economic shut down has led to a substantial drop in the take home earnings of large segments of the Australian population. This is putting extreme pressure on the everyday Australians. The state government is asking property owner to work together with their tenants so all get to the other side of […]
READ MORECommercial Landlords – COVID-19 Code of Conduct
The impact coronavirus’ has had on Australian small to medium businesses has been severe. Social distancing and reducing non-essential travel has resulted in little to no patronage and reduced revenue for many businesses. Businesses are experiencing reduced cash flow and is impacting their ability to remain viable and pay fixed costs; such as rent. Commercial […]
READ MORERent Relief – Properties owned via SMSF
As we all feel the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, we are very fortunate that the Australian government has provided numerous stimulus packages aimed at helping businesses weather this storm. Along with other measures, loan holidays and rental reductions negotiated with banks and landlords will help and provide much needed cash flow. This includes rent […]
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, […]
READ MOREThe ATO are taking their ‘gloves off’ on overseas income
In 2014, the ATO offered a penalty amnesty on undisclosed foreign income. Five years on, the ATO has again flagged that underreporting of foreign income is an issue but this time there is no amnesty – the gloves are off. How and what you are taxed depends on your residency status. The residency tests don’t […]
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