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
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
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
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
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
Personal deductible contributions can allow individuals to claim a tax deduction for contributions they have made to superannuation provided they meet certain requirements. So what are these requirements and what should you look out for? Eligibility requirements You will … Read Full Story
The CGT small business concessions are invaluable to those who make a capital gain from a small business. They can eliminate a gain entirely; they can reduce a gain; and they can allow for the gain to be CGT-free … Read Full Story
Looking to boost your employees’ skills and your tax deductions at the same time ? Then keep reading to see if you could be eligible for the small business skills and training boost! If you run a small or … Read Full Story
For property developers – or would-be property developers – a recent decision of the Federal Court may be of interest. In Makrylos v FCT [2023] FCA 971, land acquired by a property developer was treated as trading stock from … Read Full Story
Soon to be implemented changes to the Australian Consumer Law will provide additional protection to consumers and small businesses prohibiting the proposal, use or reliance on unfair contract terms in standard form contracts. The ACCC recognises that “standard form … Read Full Story