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On April 3, 2018

Date: March 31st 2018 (sent 3rd April 2018) March is the end of the FBT year so this edition of Newsflash is devoted to those FBT issues that effect small business. The first point that we can’t stress strongly enough is record the speedo reading on any vehicles owned by your business as at 31st March.

Newsflash 332

On March 8, 2018

Date: March 8th 2018 (sent 8th March 2018) In this edition of Newsflash, we have some more interesting tax cases – these ones relating to superannuation. In particular, the Aussiegolfa case is a must read for anyone with property in a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF). Askbantacs is about getting money into your SMSF when you want […]

Newsflash 331

On February 23, 2018

Date: February 21st 2018 (sent 23rd February 2018) This edition of Newsflash shows just how interesting tax law can be. In Icehot’s case when the bank sells you up they are liable for the GST but they can take it out of your money and you can’t challenge whether GST was actually applicable in the first […]

Newsflash 330

On February 8, 2018

Date: February 9th 2018 (sent 8th February 2018) This edition of newsflash covers all things depreciation, both for small businesses and investment properties. But not too long, the new short 7 minute read format that still gives you the detail that you need to know. The askbantacs question featured in this edition is about refinancing a […]

Newsflash 329

On January 30, 2018

Date: January 30th 2018 (sent 30th January 2018) Two important points here about traps that the average Mum and Dad can fall into. The short version is: Estate planning should consider whether holding the family home as tenants in common is a better option It is important to have the receipt in the name of the […]

Newsflash 328

On January 24, 2018

Date: January 23rd 2018 (sent 24th January 2018) Yes, we are back again so soon! Part of our plan to help our clients keep abreast of the tax issues that affect them. Newsflash is now smaller but more frequent. This edition is of particular importance to anyone with housing debt. Interest rates are now so low […]

Newsflash 327

On January 15, 2018

Date: December 26th 2017 (sent 15th January 2018) The first of our more frequent and shorter version of Newsflash is now available on our website Discussion Piece – Transferring Residential Houses to your SMSF Do you have enough houses to be allowed to transfer them to your SMSF? It can be done if you have quite […]

Newsflash 326

On December 26, 2017

Date: December 26th 2017 (sent 26th December 2017) Dates we Re Open in the New Year Newsflash Changes for 2018 Exactly When Does the Reset and the 6 Year Rule Start? Owner Occupied Interest Rates on Investments Working Overseas for An Australian Company Must Do Before Going Into Business Claiming Franking Credits Back for Low Income […]

Newsflash 325

On October 17, 2017

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 […]

Newsflash 324

On September 19, 2017

Date: September 15th 2017 (sent 19th September 2017) A quick tip to make sure you are calculating the interest deduction correctly for you rental property Find out what you can and can’t claim if your spouse accompanies you on work travel Contributing to super just got a lot easier, you don’t need to salary sacrifice Traveling […]