Are you ready for June 30? The last few months have seen everyone’s attention focused on their personal and professional wellbeing. It’s certainly been a time like no other for many of us. As we return to a level of normalcy, the usual...
Read moreThe Federal Government JobKeeper Package
q4 financial | The Federal Government JobKeeper Package Just in case you missed it, the Federal Government has announced a JobKeeper package with the hope of saving up to 6 million jobs in Australia.HEADLINE DETAILS A $1,500 per fortnight flat...
Read moreThe Second Federal Government Stimulus Package
q4 financial | COVID-19 Stimulus Update We know many of you will be studying the events and updates of COVID-19 very closely. All of us remain uncertain about how the coming weeks will unfold and what the exact implications are for each...
Read moreCOVID-19 & Government Stimulus Packages
q4 financial | COVID-19 Update Today, we are all facing the challenges of responding to the unprecedented event of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) which the World Health Organisation has officially declared a pandemic. The spread of COVID-19 will not...
Read moreHow to leave your assets with your family, rather than to chance
Let’s face it: no-one likes to think of death, especially their own. It’s not exactly a great conversation starter, is it? This might explain why so many people end up “dying Intestate” which means they die without a will and, as a consequence...
Read moreSleep better at night, knowing your numbers are right!
A lack of accurate financial information is a major cause of stress and concern for business owners and their families, especially when it affects visibility over cash flow, not only in the business, but the flow on effect at home. There’s a...
Read morePersonal Cash Flow Management: q4 SmartMoney
Do you often wonder where your money goes? Despite their best intentions, many individuals and business owners find that their high incomes are accompanied by only limited savings. If you want to save or invest more effectively but don’t...
Read moreSuper / SMSF #2 of 2. No Time to Lose to take Advantage of Current Super Caps
My first article on superannuation and SMSF highlighted the fact that two significant changes have occurred. Firstly, since July 2016 legislation now dictates that advice on super/SMSF must be formalised and this involves a process that...
Read moreSuper / SMSF Series #1 of 2. The Perfect Storm: Why you need to take action now
Last year the Government introduced legislation that changed the way accountants can deliver superannuation and SMSF advice. At the same time, significant changes were made to superannuation rules, making it important for clients to seek...
Read moreImportant Changes to Contributions Caps – What you need to know
The superannuation rules have changed. These amendments affect both concessional (pre-tax) and non-concessional (after-tax) contribution caps. What’s more, this year your planning needs to consider the ‘existing’ caps to June 30 while...
Read moreFormalising Super Advice Delivery: Act now so you’re not caught out later
The recent superannuation reforms are far-reaching, complex and relevant for all members of a super fund, whether that is an industry fund, retail fund or your own self-managed superannuation fund. It’s clear that making the most of...
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