Articles

11 Dec 2019

Peter Shields pedalled into the spirit of Christmas

What a privilege it was to be able to participate in the Great Victorian Bikeride last week to promote and raise funds for the amazing work undertaken by…

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11 Dec 2019

Extending our International Connections

Saward Dawson has been a member of Russell Bedford International network since 2007. The network now has firms in approximately 100 countries, with 350 offices, 700 partners and…

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11 Dec 2019

FBT-free gifts this Christmas

With Christmas spirits high, tax doesn't usually come to mind when employers are buying gifts for their staff. Employers can avoid FBT by providing employees with gifts that…

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11 Dec 2019

Returning to work after accessing your super

Retirement isn’t necessarily a permanent thing as even the best-laid plans can collapse when circumstances change. The Australian Bureau of Statistics has found the most common reasons retirees…

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11 Dec 2019

Labour hire arrangements

At our recent employer obligations seminar, our guest presenter reported how labour hire arrangements in Victoria must now be licensed in accordance with the Labour Hire Licensing Act…

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11 Sep 2019

ACNC External Conduct Standards

The ACNC’s External Conduct Standards are now in force. These standards set out the ACNC’s minimum requirements for a registered charity that conducts any activities offshore. It is…

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12 Jun 2019

GST Free Long-term Accommodation Supplies

Accommodation supplies by registered charities are GST free if the consideration received is less than 75% of the GST inclusive market value of the supply or less than…

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10 Jun 2019

DGR status

If an organisation has deductible gift recipient (DGR) status, the organisation can provide tax deductible receipts to its donors.  DGR status can also open the possibility of receiving…

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29 May 2019

Year end 2018/19 tax tips for the individual

Now is the time to review all your records to ensure you maximise your tax deductions in this year's tax return. Here are our top tax planning tips…

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