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Are you on track to retire well? Do you have enough insurance in place to protect your loved ones, but not too much which could be costing you unnecessarily? Is your superannuation invested appropriately for your needs and stage of life? Are you

Whilst the Banking Royal Commission has diminished in the new headlines its affects are still being felt in the lending sector. We have had several clients comment over the past 12 months about how difficult it is to borrow money. In actual

We have been contacted this week by a client who searched online for ATO credit card payment details. The client was directed to a replica site. Whilst the site looked real, it unfortunately was a scam. The client only picked up the scam, as the

From 1 July 2019, the taxable payments annual reporting scheme was expanded to include road freight services, information technology services and security, investigation or surveillance services. It already covers building and construction,

Small businesses with greater than 4 employees need to be ready to start reporting through single touch payroll by 30 September 2019. Reports need to be lodged following each pay run. If you have less than 4 employees, there is an exemption

All businesses operate in an ever-changing world and need to continually assess the potential risks to their business and what measures they have in place to mitigate these risks. Your accountant is perfectly placed to assist you in reviewing

The ATO has estimated the Small Business Tax Gap at $11.1 billion and the Government has given them an extra $10 million to combat the black economy. The tax gap for small business is significantly greater than the corporate tax gap (estimated

The ATO has advised they have contacted approximately 17,000 SMSF trustees and their auditors at the end of August regarding the diversification of their fund’s investments. Funds which, according to the ATOs records, hold 90% of more of the

Do you have some extra cash and are not sure how you can make the most of it? The fact that most financial advisors will suggest you put it all in superannuation or pay down your home loan doesn’t mean it’s always the best option. Your

So, you’re thinking of getting a new car. Exciting. You’ve given it some thought and decided that you don’t really want to pay it all up front. There are many car finance options available to you, which is why we recommend you go through our