There are many ways to give to worthy causes besides financial giving such as volunteering your time or pro bono services. Each method can deliver major benefits to the recipient and is appropriate depending on the circumstances. However, a well considered financial giving strategy not only benefits the recipient but can result in significant tax […]
The ATO reports that scammers take almost a billion dollars from more than 800,000 Australians every year. Scams involving tax are common, and victims will often find that their identities have been misused or sold to commit fraud. Tax scam example George received an email claiming to be from the ATO, stating that his income […]
The face of Blackburn has changed beyond recognition since the early 1920s when it looked more like a quiet country town. It is hard to imagine that photos from the time don’t show any traffic on the streets. The transformation to a modern business centre in the heart of Melbourne’s eastern suburbs could not be […]
As an employer you must provide a safe and healthy workplace for your workers and contractors. This includes: Providing safe premises Maintaining machinery and materials Having safe systems at work (such as controlling entry to high risk areas) Providing information, instruction, training and supervision of employees to ensure they work in a safe and healthy […]
The impact of an ageing population on the economy will be significant. Each productive worker will need to support a higher number of retirees and welfare recipients. Retirees will find that access to age pensions will become more difficult. Businesses will also feel the impact. For some, there will be opportunities for growth, but in […]
Your employer is paying 9% of your salary into super. Although you can’t use these funds until you retire, it is still your super. Taking an interest in your super now can have a big impact on your future lifestyle choices. There are some simple things you can do that will significantly improve your long […]
Avoiding common mistakes The ATO has identified some common mistakes being made in claiming rental property agent fees and commissions. What are property agent fees and commissions? These are fees such as regular management fees or commissions paid to a property agent or real estate agent for managing, inspecting or collecting rent on behalf of […]
How serious is your organisation about staff retention? Just a few years ago staff retention was all about providing challenging work opportunities and regular feedback to employees. While these are vital in a post-GFC era they are givens, employees are looking for more. Employers need to understand the drivers of staff retention and the things […]
Research shows that owners of most Australian small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and family businesses perceive the ‘fair value’ of their businesses to be much greater than the true market value. There are two main reasons for this: 1. Few owners make their business sale-ready by taking the time or trouble to invest in resources, or undertake […]
The last few years has seen a growing list of GST court cases; many between the ATO and the taxpayer. However, many cases have been between the parties to a contract. After more than nine years of GST, it is surprising how often there are disputes about the wording of GST clauses in contracts and […]
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