It is possible to receive amounts that are not expected by the ATO to be included as income in your tax return. However, some of these amounts may be used in other calculations and may therefore need to be … Read Full Story
The personal services income (PSI) rules apply to income that is earned mainly from the personal efforts or skills of a person. It does not matter whether the income is earned by the individual in their name or through … Read Full Story
Superannuation is often a key source of income when you retire so it’s important to ensure your investment strategy makes your retirement savings last for as long as possible Shifting investment strategy objectives As you approach retirement, your investment … Read Full Story
The Federal Budget for 2024-25 was handed down on Tuesday 14 May 2024. It contains a range of proposed measures across the areas of income tax, superannuation, tax administration, and related cost of living measures. Some of these may … Read Full Story
Your total superannuation balance (TSB) is an important concept as it impacts your eligibility for up to six favorable superannuation-related measures, including the following: Bring forward the non-concessional contribution (NCC) cap. Carry forward concessional contributions. Superannuation spouse tax offset. … Read Full Story
For most family businesses as well as private groups, succession planning (sometimes known as transition planning) involves considerations around the eventual sale of your business, or the passing of control of it to other family members when you retire. … Read Full Story
Following the ATO’s claims that nine out of ten residential rental property investors who have been audited have been getting their returns wrong, it might be worth touching on some of the tax traps and pitfalls to be wary … Read Full Story
Are you planning to maximize your superannuation contribution caps this financial year? If so, it’s crucial to get the timing right so your contribution is received by your superannuation fund in the current financial year. Lessons from a recent … Read Full Story
With the temptation for homeowners to cash in on spiralling house prices around Australia, it is important to turn your mind to whether you may only have a partial capital gains tax (CGT) main residence exemption available to you, … Read Full Story
Many of us wonder about the best vehicle to use for our extra savings. Is it better to direct extra savings to your mortgage or superannuation? As with most financial decisions, there is no one-size-fits-all approach as it depends … Read Full Story
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