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We present articles here that are of interest to you, the individual. Of course many people are also involved in business and community organisations.
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3rd Feb 2014
Superannuation - Life after work
It is of course possible to go on working for as long as you like in some cases. However, most people will spend 20 years or more in retirement. In order to enjoy it by living a lifestyle that you... -
3rd Feb 2014
Superannuation - Salary sacrifice
Consider the option of salary sacrifice where you give up some pre-tax salary which gets transferred into superannuation, attracting tax at 15%. There are a few worthwhile advantages: It is automatic... -
3rd Feb 2014
Superannuation - MySuper
If you are receiving the compulsory employer contributions, your employer would have initially selected a MySuper fund for you. MySuper funds are licensed by the Australian Prudential Regulation... -
3rd Feb 2014
Superannuation - Limits and caps
There are annual limits placed on how much you can contribute to super -
3rd Feb 2014
Superannuation - Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF)
Greater control and the most flexible super options -
2nd Feb 2014
FocusOn - Investment properties
There are a number of issues to maximise the taxation benefits of holding an investment property. -
1st Feb 2014
FocusOn - Buying Your First Home
It may be the largest purchase you will make. There are many different issues to consider. -
21st Jan 2014
FocusOn - Testamentary Trusts
Used to retain some or all of the deceased’s estate in a trust, rather than paying it out to beneficiaries. -
18th Jan 2014
FocusOn - Self-education expenses
A course of education provided by a school, college, university, or other place of education. -
15th Jan 2014
FocusOn - Capital Gains Tax
CGT is applied to capital gains arising from the disposal of assets -
9th Jan 2014
FocusOn - Keeping records
Records must also be kept for all relevant income tax transactions -
8th Jan 2014
Investing - Diversifying your portfolio
Reduce and manage your investment risk by diversifying -
8th Jan 2014
Investing - Understanding your requirements
Everyone has different goals, attitudes, aspirations and what is actually achievable. Our first task, when helping you on your investment journey, is to determine your attitude to risk, timeframes... -
8th Jan 2014
Investing - Investment categories and timeframes
There are generally four categories of investments (asset classes): Cash: Cash investments provide stable and low risk income over the short term. It includes bank accounts and term deposits. Fixed... -
8th Jan 2014
Investing - Growth and defensive
Your attitude to risk will help determine growth or defensive investments -
11th Dec 2013
Your super and MySuper
MySuper - a simple, cost-effective product with a diversified portfolio of investments. -
28th Nov 2013
Record keeping - It might not sound exciting but...
We often talk about the need to keep records, particularly when claiming deductions in your tax return -
24th Nov 2013
Aged care - Rule #1 - Seek good advice
The time comes when aged care for a loved one, or eventually yourself, looms as a real possibility. This time of decision making can be highly emotional for all concerned. There are a host of options... -
24th Nov 2013
Time to take that overseas trip
Travel expenses can be claimed as a deduction if they relate to earning your income -
18th Nov 2013
Tax questions - Can I claim my car for work?
Maybe. There are 4 different methods of calculation.
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