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02 Dec 2023

The taxation of super death benefits

Wondering if your beneficiaries will pay tax on your superannuation death benefits? The answer is it depends on a number of important factors.  Most people will have heard of Benjamin Franklin’s quote “in this world, nothing is certain except … Read Full Story

02 Dec 2023

Don’t ignore those tax debts: the ATO won’t!

Whilst the ATO went out of its way to assist businesses doing it tough during the COVID lockdowns, a more robust approach to collecting outstanding tax debts now seems to be the order of the day. Other people’s money … Read Full Story

02 Dec 2023

Taken goods for private use? Here’s the latest values

The ATO knows that many business owners naturally help themselves to their trading stock and use it for their own purposes. This common practice can occur in businesses such as butchers, bakers, corner stores, cafes and more. The ATO … Read Full Story

02 Dec 2023

Lost or destroyed tax records? Don’t panic!

Now and then, taxpayers may find themselves in a situation where they simply have no records to back up a tax claim. There can be many reasons for this, such as losing documents (either paper or electronic) when moving … Read Full Story

02 Dec 2023

Give yourself a super gift this Christmas

Give yourself the ultimate gift that doesn’t cost a thing – a super to-do list which is a gift that will benefit you now and in the future.  Consolidate your super With over 10 million unintended multiple superannuation accounts, … Read Full Story

02 Nov 2023

How to nominate a super beneficiary

There are many types of nominations offered by different funds. Knowing which one suits your circumstances is key to ensure your superannuation ends up in the right hands.   Types of nominations  Individuals can direct or influence their superannuation fund … Read Full Story

02 Nov 2023

Qualifying as an interdependent or financial dependant

A question that often gets asked when dealing with death benefit nominations is whether a person will qualify under the interdependency or financial dependency definitions. This is an important consideration as meeting the dependency criteria will enable potential beneficiaries … Read Full Story

02 Nov 2023

When two bonuses are not enough: introducing the Energy Incentive!

If you’ve been putting off upgrading the inefficient office air-conditioner, a new 20% bonus deduction might just be the incentive you need to help beat the heat before it arrives with a vengeance! Whilst the small business Technology Investment … Read Full Story

02 Nov 2023

Who is a resident for tax purposes?

A person’s residency for tax purposes can be one of the most difficult issues to determine in Australian tax law. And it is not just a question of whether a person is a “citizen” of Australia. Moreover, it is … Read Full Story

02 Nov 2023

Who can I nominate as my super beneficiary?

Your superannuation death benefits must be paid to someone when you die. That somebody will usually be your estate or your nominated beneficiary (also known as your dependants).  Paying death benefits to your estate Unlike other assets such as … Read Full Story