Federal Budget 2018 – Overview
May 29, 2018

Federal Budget 2018 – Overview

          The Australian economy in its 27th year of consecutive growth. Business conditions are at the highest level since the global financial crisis. 1,000 jobs a day on average over the past year. Global growth at fastest pace in six years. The budget focuses on 5 main areas: Tax relief to … Read More

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Your Budget
May 28, 2018

Your Budget

          How the 2018 budget applies to you can be found via the following links.   Individuals Families Business   Australian Federal Government

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4 components of our 2018 Federal Budget
May 27, 2018

4 components of our 2018 Federal Budget

            Click on the following links for more detail on the main components of the 2018 Federal budget. Stronger growth to create more jobs Guaranteeing the essential services Australians rely on Ensuring the Government lives within its means Budget documents     Australian Federal Government

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New rules capture SMSFs trading big with cryptocurrency
May 23, 2018

New rules capture SMSFs trading big with cryptocurrency

Sizeable cryptocurrency transactions will “come to the attention of the ATO” under new rules that came into effect this week, so a mid-tier firm has put together a checklist of key considerations to keep SMSF investors compliant.

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Common EOFY slip-ups flagged for SMSFs
May 19, 2018

Common EOFY slip-ups flagged for SMSFs

In a bid to avoid common basic errors in the lead up to June 30, BDO has released a checklist for SMSF professionals to be wary of.

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Beware residency rules if moving overseas
May 16, 2018

Beware residency rules if moving overseas

SMSF trustees are often unaware that if they move overseas for an extended period of time, their SMSF may fall foul of the ATO’s residency rules and they may face a heavy tax bill.

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How to plan for a better retirement
May 10, 2018

How to plan for a better retirement

Many investors concentrate on accumulating wealth during their working lives to pay or help pay for their retirement, yet don't give enough attention to planning for a retirement that may last 25 years or longer.

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