By growing your superannuation you can take steps to make a positive difference to your lifestyle in retirement. If you are, or have been employed, you should make the most of employer’s contributions by: Checking that your employer’s super guarantee…
It is important to remember that whenever claiming business expenses in your tax return as a deduction, you must have the records to substantiate your claims. There must also be records as to how you worked out the business use…
How you spend your time and money after redundancy can make a difference to your future career and well-being. Find out how to plan for your best outcome. When your time at work comes to an end because of redundancy,…
The enormous pressure & uncertainty of the global COVID-19 crisis has sparked a financial crisis. Many Australians have had disruption to their income with major industries shutting down. For some, it has also meant job loss. You may be starting…
Small businesses located within the 36 Melbourne suburbs that will soon re-enter Stage 3 coronavirus restrictions will be eligible for one-off grants of $5000 from the state government, with applications due to open in coming days. On Tuesday, Victorian Premier…
1. In order to claim a deduction for a personal contribution, a member must give their notice (or variation) by the following dates, whichever occurs first: a. the day they lodge their income tax return for the income year in…
Did you know that while almost half of all retirees agree that hiring a financial advisor could make a huge difference when it comes to planning their retirement, only 24% actually have one? Compared to the 47% in the US…
If you want to rent out your home, or even a part of it, the rent you charge will be considered as assessable income for your tax return. This means that the money earned will need to be declared just…
The two variants of small business benchmarks that have been developed include: Performance benchmarks – which apply to all different industries across the country. Input benchmarks – which only apply to tradesmen and women undertaking domestic tasks and buying their own resources…
A good Financial Planner will typically offer an initial meeting and this is your opportunity to understand what they could do for you. From learning about their professional experience, right through to exploring their credentials, gauging how well you might…