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Tax traps the ATO is watching

The ATO often focuses on specific behaviours, characteristics and tax issues that are suspicious and can lead to investigations. Due to enhancements in technology, the ATO has expanded its data matching capabilities which have improved the ability to identify incorrect reporting in tax returns. The ATO has released a list of behaviours and characteristics that

Instant asset write-off for small businesses to be extended and increased

The Instant Asset Write-Off Scheme will be extended to 30 June 2020 for assets purchased under $25,000. The Instant Asset Write-Off affects small businesses with a turnover of up to $10 million a year. It allows business owners to immediately deduct assets costing up to $25,000 which can then be claimed for tax return in

Making the most of your depreciation claims

Depreciation schedules greatly aid your investment in property by helping to maximise on your tax deductions.o receive legitimate deductions, you will need a qualified person such as a quantity surveyor, project organiser or supervising architect to undertake an onsite inspection of the property and compile a depreciation schedule based on this visit. Estimates of tax
Walk with Walshs

Walk with Walshs 2019 registrations are now open

Walk with Walshs 2019 registrations are open. Join Walshs Practice in supporting the Leukaemia Foundation on a two-day 55km guided hike through the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. You can register, donate or find out more about Walk with Walshs 2019 here.  Walshs’ CEO Michael Walsh said last year the Walk with Walshs team raised more than $20,000
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Splitting super contributions

Splitting super contributions

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][heading]Splitting super contributions between spouses can result in tax advantages that will help you grow your joint retirement nest egg.[/heading][vc_column_text]You must meet the eligibility requirements and follow tax rules to avoid incurring penalties from the ATO. Advantages of splitting super contributions Some advantages
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Super health check

Time for a super health check

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][heading] Retirement may seem like a far-off event, but your decisions now will determine how comfortable you are when you stop working.[/heading][vc_column_text]Checking that your finances are on track is vital to maximising your super, reaping tax benefits and giving your future certainty. At
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System overhauls for secure data

A breach in your security systems or failure to backup could jeopardise your business’ productivity and profitability. Every year you should take time to secure your data to prevent panic should your computer systems fail. The effectiveness of backups relies on frequency and the type of technology used. For long-term solutions, avoid using USB and
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Renewing your lease

Renewing your lease

Avoid leaving your business’ future in the dark by understanding your rights when your lease is up for renewal. A retail or commercial lease is a legally binding contract between a landlord and a tenant of a retail shop that allows the tenant to use the landlord’s property in return for rental payments. The process of
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Small Business Superannuation Clearing House

ATO issues Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) reminder

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) is reminding employers using Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) to check their employee details are accurate when making payment. Submitting incorrect employee details can risk their super fund rejecting your payment and returning the amount to the ATO. Once the ATO receives your payment, they will contact you and require
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Super death benefit

How is the super death benefit taxed?

When it comes to how the super death benefit is paid out, there are specific tax implications involved which affect the amount a nominated beneficiary will receive. In a situation where super is paid out after an individual has passed, it is generally split up into two components; taxable and tax-free. The tax-free portion of a super
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Family trusts and SMSFs

How to choose between a family trust and SMSFs

Family trusts and self-managed super funds (SMSFs) have a lot to offer Australians as wealth transfer and management tools. Family trusts and SMSFs carry their own benefits and disadvantages in providing a way to transfer and manage your family’s wealth. By weighing up the points of difference, you can choose the most appropriate option for
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Self-managed super funds

Acquiring assets legally in a self-managed super fund

Strict investment rules govern how trustees can acquire assets through self-managed super funds (SMSF) from related parties. When it comes to acquiring an asset from a related party, a trustee must ensure it is an ‘arm’s length transaction’, in other words, the asset is purchased at market value. This means ensuring it is also: •
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