Fewer than one-in-10 Australians view share market volatility as a major monetary worry heading into 2019, according to a new report. Despite a mixed year across the markets – headlined by rising international tensions, a cooling pr …
Depending on where you reside in Australia, there is a wide variety of cards and concessions on offer to people over the age of 60 or 65. But working out what card is right for you can cause a degree of confusion - do I automatic …
The sole purpose test is one the fundamental requirements for Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) to obtain tax concessions. It requires that the SMSF be maintained for the sole purpose of providing retirement benefits to its members – …
When saving for a long-term goal, such as retirement, is it better to save small amounts for a long time, perhaps saving when we can ill-afford to, or waiting until later in life and putting larger amounts aside when it is more affo …
It's 2017-2018 FY tax time and that means a lot of people will be confused about what they can and can't claim as legitimate expenses on their tax returns. So as an industry leader in the area of tax and compliance, we thought we'd …
If you’re a trustee of one of the approximately 577,000 self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) in Australia at the moment, there are some areas the Australian Tax Office wants you to pay particular attention to …
Being an intelligent spender is crucial for small business owners. You have to watch every dollar in order to manage cash flow, pay staff (and yourself), and generally stay in business. But being cash-conscious shouldn't mean spendi …
Insolvent trading. If you’re a company director you know only too well that those two words are bad news. …
Electronic communications have long been dogged by a technique called “spear-phishing”, where cybercriminals target an individual using personal information about them. Now “CEO scamming” has quickly turned into a billion-dollar lin …
The festive season is in full swing and if you are an employer you may be about to host – or you may already have hosted – a Christmas party for staff to celebrate the year’s achievements. If so, it is a good idea to know about your …