Date: October 15th 2017 (sent 17th October 2017)

• Important FBT considerations re Christmas parties
• Warning to rethink your transition to retirement pension if you are under 60 years of age
• For rental property investors
  • Getting a lower interest rate
  • Claiming interest before earning income
  • Find out the vacancy rate before you buy
  • Depreciation on holiday rentals
• Claiming a deduction for work travel
• Employers need to keep good records and issue payslips
• Financial Counselling
• Ask Bantacs
  • Non-residents and clearance certificates
  • GST on Body corporate levies to cover interest