On the evening of Tuesday 25 October 2022, Australia’s Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, delivered the nation’s 2022-23 Budget, Labor’s first since taking office earlier this year. While the Budget features a couple of key proposals aimed at providing cost-of-living relief for young families, it had a fairly light touch in the areas of taxation, superannuation and
It is becoming increasingly popular for clients to buy property, subdivide and/or rebuild and then on-sell the property. The tax implications that result from these transactions can vary depending on the type of project undertaken, so careful consideration needs to be given to the factors that indicate the intention of the transaction/s. There are three
Buying into a Medical Practice partly or wholly can be a very daunting task which is generally capital intensive, but when performed correctly it can create a great investment vehicle which will continue to provide community health for future generations. The purpose of completing a due diligence is to confirm the facts provided by the
July 2022 saw a number of changes to the superannuation rules and many will have a positive outcome for members of superannuation funds. The changes were announced and legislated by the Morrison government so it’s important to note that the new government will be delivering its first Budget in October 2022. The superannuation tax concessions could be
If you are considering taking the plunge into the world of medical practice ownership, knowing where to start can be the biggest challenge. Whether you are looking to buy in, take over or start a medical practice from scratch, Walshs specialises in the medical accounting and financial planning space and can help you make sense
With fuel prices on the rise, along with a global environmental awareness, the electric vehicle market in Australia has seen an exponential growth. For small business owners where business vehicles are a common asset with sizable deductions, it is important to know the differences between what can be claimed for a motor vehicle (MV) and
Do you own an investment property or are you looking to acquire one? Have you considered what return this investment may yield? If you are considering property as an investment, or if you currently own one, you may have already wondered what returns you might expect from your investment. One simple way to measure
In the world of investing, you may hear various levels of investors referred to as wholesale, sophisticated investors or retail investors in relation to a particular financial product or service. But what does that mean, how can you determine which you are and what are the benefits of each? In this article, Carolyn Duffy, Investment
It’s Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) time again and this FBT year will end on 31 March 2022. If you provide your employees with a benefit other than salary, wages, bonuses and superannuation, it’s likely you are providing Fringe Benefits to your employees. You could also be providing benefits under tax law, to employees’ family and
