“The cloud” is a phrase that means something very different these days, due to the increasing use of cloud computing. But what exactly is cloud computing? And is it a good option for small businesses? In this, Part 1, of our two part series we will look at the 5 main reasons to move your […]
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Are you buying or selling new residential property or land? Make sure you are aware of the new GST requirements to avoid unintended consequences. Currently some developers are making taxable sales of residential property & land and are failing to pay the GST collected from purchasers to the tax office. From 1 July 2018, purchasers […]
Are you worried that your hard-earned money is not working hard enough for you? That your dream of your golden years spent on the golf course or with loved ones on the beach is fading fast? Think you can do a better job yourself – by managing your own super? You may be right. A […]
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Are you worried about unpaid staff super and potential penalties? If the answer is yes, then the recently announced Amnesty from the tax office may be your chance to get back on track. On 24 May 2018 the Government announced a 12 month superannuation guarantee Amnesty. The aim of this Amnesty is to encourage […]
A: “My goal is for my business to win more new clients.” B: “My goal is for my business to take on 12 new clients by 30 June next year.” Which of the above goals is more likely to be achieved? If you chose B, you’d be right. It shows serious intent about achieving a goal […]
Two things first up: (1) If you want to (or have to) work past the age of 55, you need to read this article; or (2) If you know someone else who that applies to, please forward them this article or a link to it.
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Time is running out. If you want to take a few simple preventative measures to minimise or defer how much tax you will pay for this Financial Year, you need to do these two things.
Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) have new reporting obligations from 1 July 2018 due to the new transfer balance cap measure and the event-based reporting framework. The transfer balance account report (TBAR) is a separate form to be lodged with the Australian Taxation Office, and is used to record and track an individual’s transfer balance cap. […]
In this our 30th year, and with our focus firmly on the future we are delighted to announce two appointments to our Director team that will help shape the future of DLA in the long term: Mr Simon Crease Associate Director Mr Neill Reilly Associate Director Simon and Neill are both well respected […]
by David Buchanan, Director My first article in this series drew attention to the fact that accountants must now be licensed to be able to provide advice about superannuation and SMSF. I also highlighted a second, and equally important, matter of the formal documentation required for the delivery of that advice, and how extra time both […]