Articles

24 Mar 2020

Charity and DGR reviews – is your PBI status at risk?

The ACNC has announced they it will begin reviewing charities to check their entitlement to charity registration and for deductible gift recipient (DGR) status. The reviews will commence…

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14 Feb 2020

Deceased Estate

Managing the administration of a deceased estate during a time of grieving can be overwhelming. As the executor of the estate you may be wondering where to begin.…

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23 Jan 2020

Superannuation on annual leave loading

One issue that is creating discussion for many schools is the requirement for employers to pay superannuation guarantee contributions on annual leave loading amounts. The ATO recently reiterated…

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23 Jan 2020

New Whistle Blower Policy requirements

The Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Act 2019, which received Royal Assent in March 2019, aims to encourage appropriate whistleblowing, improve the protections for whistleblowers and make…

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22 Jan 2020

‘In Australia’ Requirements for DGRs and Tax Exempt Entities

The Australian Taxation Office has now released the final version of its ruling on the ‘in Australia’ tests for DGRs and tax exempt entities. There is a different…

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22 Jan 2020

Gifts and Honorariums

The ACNC has issued some guidance for charities who provide gifts or honorariums to individuals. The ACNC is concerned that charities may not be complying with the ACNC…

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12 Dec 2019

Capital Gains Tax – Main Residence exemption lost for Foreign Residents

New legislation has just been passed by the Government that affects tax on your home if you live at the time of the sale overseas. If you sell…

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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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