May 2015 Budget

  Highlights: –        Child care subsidy changes from 1 July 2017 –        1.5% reduction in company tax rate for small businesses  ...

Digital Disruption v May 2015 Budget?

We can talk about the budget soon… Digital disruption is and will continue to have a much larger affect on your business life and personal life! If you are in business you should be on the look out for how it will affect your business and how you can take up...

Tax Advantages of SME Businesses – Number 1

  A SME is a Small or Medium Enterprise (business)! The CAPITAL GAINS TAX concessions on selling a business or business asset for an SME owner are compelling! They include: –       The 50% general CGT Discount for owning an...

Can I pay of my Tax Payable over time?

Yes! You or your business can indeed enter into a payment arrangement with the ATO to pay after the due date and/or pay by instalments over a period of time. During this period you will be charged interest though if you stick to your payment plan you have a good...

Tax Deadlines and Penalties – 2014 Return Lodgement

It is mid March 2015 and many businesses, trusts and individuals have not lodged their tax returns for the year ended 30 June 2014 – which is more than 8 months since the financial year ended! The good news is that this is legal and that the deadline is 15 May...

SMSF Related Party Loans

Related party loans to SMSF’s have been a hot topic over the last few years with the ATO expressing differing and often confusing views. Recent ATO releases confirm that the ATO will consider non-arms length related party loans would be taxed at the top marginal...