March

27 March, 2019

Getting Help With A Financial Services Complaint

Do you need help resolving a problem with a bank, credit provider or superannuation fund? In a timely move following the royal commission into the banking, superannuation and financial services […]
24 March, 2019

Three Common CGT Obstacles For Homeowners

Many homeowners are not aware that the “main residence” rules exempting the family home from capital gains tax (CGT) are in fact quite complex and contain many traps. Here we […]
20 March, 2019

Increased Super Thresholds For 2019-20

Certain superannuation thresholds are set for a small boost from 1 July 2019 thanks to the latest indexation factors published by the Bureau of Statistics. While the concessional and non-concessional […]
18 March, 2019

Are You Declaring Personal Use Of Business Trading Stock?

Have you ever taken home an item of your business’ trading stock for your own personal use, or use by your family members? This is common in many businesses such […]
15 March, 2019

SMSF Trustees Must Watch Their Related Party Expenses

Among the key investment rules that SMSF trustees must be familiar with are the laws restricting “non-arm’s length” dealings. In essence, SMSFs are prohibited from dealing with a related party […]
12 March, 2019

How Does Listing My Home On Airbnb Affect My Tax?

Millions of Australians are now using the “sharing” economy to earn some extra money on the side. Thanks to smartphones and user-friendly apps, people can easily access sharing services like […]
8 March, 2019

Bad Trustee Behaviour Can Lead To Disqualification

For many Australians, the control and flexibility offered by an SMSF makes this an attractive option for managing their superannuation. However, being an SMSF trustee carries significant responsibilities. In a […]
6 March, 2019

ATO Impersonation Scams On The Rise

The ATO has recently warned taxpayers to be alert to malicious scammers who are using increasingly sophisticated methods and technology to impersonate the ATO. A new tactic on the rise […]