BUDGET PLANNER TOOL
It’s important to know where you spend your money. Through efficient management of your finances you will be able to plan for your future with confidence. Spending the time to complete a budget planner will help you to take control of your financial situation.
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SMSFs AND YOUR RETIREMENT HORIZON
What should my SMSF look like if I need it for 40 years? 30 years? Or 20 years?
Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) trustees often ask themselves, “What is the right mix of investments for my SMSF?” It’s a very common question, and one that will need to consider individual preference and the time until retirement. The answer will not be the same for everyone, even for members within the same SMSF.
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WATCH OUT - FAKE myGOV TAX REFUND EMAIL
It’s tax time and the common scam email informing that you’re eligible for a tax refund is doing the rounds again! Scammers have long used the promise of a tax refund to trick people into sharing their personal information or to download malware.
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TAX SCAMS - DON'T BE A VICTIM
Tax scams are real and taxpayers need to be vigilant about bogus calls, text messages and emails from scammers. Some scammers go to great lengths to deceive taxpayers, including impersonating government representatives on the phone, sending fraudulent emails and even creating fake websites. It’s important to stay informed about what the latest scams look like, and know what questions to ask so you can avoid being scammed.
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JUNE MONTHLY COMMENTARY
Our team weighs in on developments from last month in the global economy and financial markets.
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DOWNSIZE TO BOOST YOUR SUPER
From 1 July 2018, people aged 65 or over will be able to make additional non-concessional contributions of up to $300,000 from downsizing their home subject to certain conditions. This is in addition to the concessional and non-concessional contribution caps. However, this measure may have unintended consequences if …
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PROTECT YOUR SMALL BUSINESS CASH FLOW BY BY GETTING DEBTORS TO PAY UP
Good cash flow is the lifeblood of a business. However, large enterprises and even government departments can be guilty of missing payment deadlines. What’s the most effective way to get debtors to pay up?
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SUPER GUARANTEE UNDERPAYMENTS: EMPLOYER AMNESTY
re you an employer that’s fallen a little behind on super guarantee (SG) payments for your employees? Don’t despair, the Government has announced a one-off amnesty to run until 24 May 2019, to allow employers to self-correct historical underpayments of SG amounts without incurring the penalties that would normally apply …
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RETIREES ARE DENIED $1 BN SUPER TAX BREAK
Analysis of 20 of the biggest super investment options reveals that, on average, retired investors in “retail”, or for-profit, super funds are seeing their returns rise by less than half the amount expected.
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