The biggest changes to super in a decade – how to capitalise now! Major changes to tax and superannuation have just been approved by the Government in early December 2016. These are the biggest changes in the last 10 years. They are significant. Most of these changes will take place on 1 July 2017. That’s [...]
Top cyber security tips for business It is important you keep all your business and client information secure. If your data is lost or compromised, it can be very difficult or very costly to recover. The ATO has developed these tips in consultation with the Cyber Security Working Group (CSWG), a group of tax practitioner industry [...]
Would you buy a house with friends or relatives? It’s not uncommon for friends and relatives to band together to capitalise on the investment property market. But what happens when it all goes wrong? The Housing Industry Association shows that it now takes 2.04 average full time salaries to comfortably service a standard mortgage on [...]
Is A Contractor Really An Employee? There are so many myths about when a contractor really is an employee? Not understanding the differences could leave you in a lot of trouble with the ATO. Here’s a short video explaining more. There are a number of key determinants as to whether an employee is [...]
Christmas Party Fails Christmas….that time of year when the festivities not only bring joy but excessive expenses, potential harassment claims, and other employer headaches. As Phyllis Diller once said, “What I don't like about office Christmas parties is looking for a job the next day.” This month, we explore the top Christmas problem areas: Getting [...]
