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ARE YOU EMPLOYING 20 OR MORE EMPLOYEES? MAJOR CHANGES TO YOUR REPORTING STARTING FROM 1 JULY 2018   Single Touch Payroll (STP) is a reporting regime whereby your payroll software reports directly to the Australian Taxation Office. Each pay period, the details of each employees gross payments, tax and superannuation will be provided electronically to the...

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The sustained cooling of house price growth has seen first-home buyers flocking back to the market. Prices are no longer rising thanks to a number of factors including improved supply, and clampdowns on investor lending. A significant outcome of overheated property prices has been that a crucial toe-hold in the property market has been elusive...

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Further ‘affordable housing’ measures passed Parliament has passed the legislation allowing first home buyers to save for a deposit inside superannuation through the First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS), and also allowing older Australians to ‘downsize’ and then contribute the proceeds of the sale of their family home into superannuation. From 1 July 2018, a...

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December 2017 – Practice Update Tax legislation passed The Government has passed changes to the tax legislation that will limit, or deny, deductions for travel expenses and depreciation claims for certain residential premises. Legislation to impose vacancy fees on foreign acquisitions of residential land has also been passed. ATO relief for SMSFs reporting ‘transfer balance...

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Property investment is often seen as less risky than other types of investment, but there’s still plenty to consider. A diversified investment portfolio is a good way to maximise returns and balance risk exposure. Once you have a property in mind, consider what income you expect to receive from it, as well as what your...

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SMSFs give you more control over how you manage your super, by allowing you to choose where you invest your super benefit. They can be a great vehicle to take back control of your Super, but may not be right for everyone: SMSFs are best-suited to people with extensive knowledge of financial as well as legal matters....

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