Are you on track or Off Track in 2015
If you ask anyone who hasn’t had the success they desired in 2014 what they would do differently, most people would say that they wished they took positive action. It is now 2015 and we can’t erase the past but…
October Newsletter
It's not even Christmas yet, but like Scrooge the government are tightening up their belts and counting their "pennies". The government have hit the retired and semi- retired with potentially reduced benefits. Read the article here to get the full…
Will you lose your Low Income Health Care Card?
The government have just confirmed the details surrounding what most retirees feared, the application of deeming rates to retirement income streams including allocated pensions. Currently, retirement income stream balances are not deemed, and a deductible amount is applied to the…
Latest ATO target
Are you really using your laptop or smart phone or tablet for business or work?[/col_2] The ATO has advised they are not as focused on individual occupations at the moment but on specific work related expenses. This year, its watch…
August Newsletter
It is almost spring cleaning time and time to get your tax prepared. Have you been putting it off because it feels too difficult or you're worried about doing it. Let our tax specialist take the worry away and deal…
Are You A Target For The ATO?
The ATO Are Like A Dog With A Bone. They are looking very closely at what you are claiming. We are suggesting as a priority you speak to one of our experienced accountants in our office. With tax avoidance costing…
July 2014 Newsletter
What have you put off lately? Cleaning the gutters? Having your car serviced? The reasons for putting these and many other tasks off are wide and varied. Unfortunately, the risks associated with putting off what may seem simple tasks can…
SNAP- The ATO is Watching you…AGAIN!
ATO steps up data mining program. The Australian Taxation Office is mining data to identify individuals with undisclosed offshore income and assets. If you used to live overseas or have investment or income from overseas now is the time to…
Are you off track or on track?
What would you like to accomplish in the new financial year 2015? Half the year is gone, and for some people, their dream of owning their own home, getting out of debt or traveling abroad, hasn’t even begun. Whatever…
Tax Planning Tips
"...I am just sick of having no money left at the end of the month. Roy A. McDonald helped relieve my stress, worry and they dealt with the ATO for me. I am so glad they are on my side..."…