Will we get a visit from Santa Claus Morrison?

Will we get a visit from Santa Claus Morrison?

Over the last few weeks, various media outlets have been predicting that the upcoming Federal Budget will see Treasurer Scott Morrison playing Santa Claus and handing out tax cuts and generous infrastructure project expenditure to keep businesses and individuals...
More support for regional VET needed

More support for regional VET needed

I recently wrote about the impact of falling VET student numbers on Australia’s skilled labour force (see: Student Exodus Not Slowing). The Government’s continued diversion of education funding towards universities and away from skills-based training has led to an...
Company tax cuts – are they a big deal?

Company tax cuts – are they a big deal?

In the wake of Donald Trump’s cuts to US tax rates, which will see the corporate tax rate fall from 35% to 21%, there has been significant interest in whether the Australian Government should similarly reduce rates for businesses operating here. Australia’s company...

Tax Deadlines

Tax Deadlines and Penalties – 2016 Return Lodgement We have been busy, like most accountants this time of year. It is May 2017 and many businesses, trusts and individuals have not or only just lodged their tax returns for the year ended 30 June 2016, via a tax...