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Divorce, You, and Your Business
Going through a divorce is tough, and it’s not just the emotional and financial strain you need to think about. Plenty of issues need sorting out, especially if you’re running a business. What Happens When There’s a Family Company? Suppose you and your partner have...
Divorce, You, and Your Business
Going through a divorce is tough, and it’s not just the emotional and financial strain you need to think about. Plenty of issues need sorting out, especially if you’re running a business. What Happens When There’s a Family Company? Suppose you and your partner have...
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When is a Gift Not a Gift?
Imagine receiving over $1.6 million in your bank account and thinking it’s a generous gift. But what happens when the Tax Commissioner decides it’s actually income, and you’re suddenly facing a hefty tax bill? That’s exactly what happened in the intriguing case of...
Will 2024-25 be another year of ups and downs or a return to calm
Personal tax & super As you may be aware (thanks to the $40 million public education campaign), personal income tax cuts became effective on 1 July 2024. At the same time, the superannuation guarantee (SG) rate jumped by 0.5% to 11.5%. For employers, it's crucial...
ASIC fees for 2024-25
In line with an increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the March quarter, some of ASIC's fees are increased each year from 1 July. Below is a list of fees for some of our ASIC's frequent lodgements. GST does not apply to ASIC fees. Company fees Company...
Is your family home really tax-free?
When it comes to capital gains tax (CGT), the main residence exemption can help keep your family home tax-free when you sell it. However, like most tax matters, it can sometimes be complicated. As Darryl Kerrigan famously said in *The Castle*, "It's not a house. It's...
The Essential 30 June 2024 Guide
The end of the financial year is just around the corner. Here's a rundown of areas likely to catch the ATO's eye and ways to maximise your deductions. For You Opportunities With the 1 July 2024 tax cuts on the horizon, consider bringing forward your deductible...
Should You Be the ‘Bank of Mum & Dad’?
The transfer of wealth from the baby boomer generation has kicked off, with home ownership at the heart of it. In NSW, the average home price is a staggering $1,184,500—the highest in the country. Following are Canberra at $948,500 and Victoria at $895,000, with the...
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