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Tax treatment of buying and selling ETFs
The ATO has released new guidance on the tax treatment of buying and selling exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In broad terms, ETFs are managed (investment) funds that trade on the ASX or another registered exchange. Generally, when you invest in an ETF, you are...
Tax treatment of buying and selling ETFs
The ATO has released new guidance on the tax treatment of buying and selling exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In broad terms, ETFs are managed (investment) funds that trade on the ASX or another registered exchange. Generally, when you invest in an ETF, you are...
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A Guide to Stamp Duty and Land Tax
Stamp Duty and Land Tax Calculator We would like to remind all our clients with investment properties about their land tax obligations. It can be very confusing as each state varies in terms of threshold, rate applicable depending on ownership structure and the date...
Are you Thinking about Building a New Investment Property?
Are you thinking about building a new investment property? With the numbers proving that new properties hold the most depreciation deductions, building new is a popular choice. Understanding construction costs can provide a ballpark figure of what to expect when...
This Renovation Tip can Save you Thousands
This renovation tip can save you thousands Renovating an investment property is different to renovating your own home. Whether the renovation is big or small, you will be taking a head over heart approach and doing what will help you improve your return on investment....
Perth Property Outlook 2020
The Perth Property Market Outlook - Update It’s been a unique year for Perth’s property market as WA has navigated the impacts of COVID-19. While garnering national attention in early 2020 when four consecutive months of price growth indicated the progression of...
Small Business Loan Guarantee: Now more than just a cash flow help
If you haven’t heard yet, changes in the small business loan guarantee by the government now allow small businesses to not just survive through the COVID-19 pandemic but to also grow the business. The $40bn small business loan guarantee, which forms part of the...
How Comprehensive Credit Reporting Will Boost Your Credit Score
The Comprehensive Credit Reporting has improved credit scores of many Australians since 1 July 2018. In fact, recent data show that almost half of Australians have improved their credit scores with the new reporting scheme. But what is Comprehensive Credit Reporting...
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