The big four Australian banks have not passed on the full RBA rate cut to customers and home-loan borrowers. The Reserve Bank of Australia has just cut the official cash rate by a further 25 basis points but this won’t all end in your pocket. A full 0.25% …
ReadAustralia’s current experimental monetary policy indicates the RBA is going to push the cash rate to 0.5 per cent by early next year. If you’re wondering why and if whether that means we’re facing economic crisis, the RBA …
ReadThe members of the parliament are headed for a major collision as talks of the proposed 12% increase in superannuation intensify. A growing number of MPs have openly expressed their frustrations on the legislated timetable and their dissent …
ReadAccording to Moody’s Analytics, Australian house prices, particularly in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, will continue their sharp falls in advance of a moderate rebound later this year or early 2020. Across the country, Moody’s anticipates home prices in …
ReadIn this article, we’ll discuss the latest Single Touch Payroll updates from the ATO as the STP go-live date approaches. Starting July 1 this year, small businesses with 19 or fewer employees will need to start reporting via …
ReadThere is a new scam circulating where scammers claiming to be from the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) are getting in touch with Registry customers requesting them to pay for fees and provide personal details to renew …
ReadLate last year, the government made a number of tax and superannuation announcements that may affect Chan & Naylor clients. Tax announcements Cash payment limit – the start date for the proposed 2018 Budget measure to put in …
ReadOnline shoppers could lose access to foreign retail sites who avoid GST and import costs under a crackdown being considered by the ATO and Border Force to deal with “unfair competitors” on local businesses. Local businesses are already …
ReadA trust is an asset-holding entity that is managed by an obligated person or entity (trustee) to maintain the assets for the benefit of its beneficiaries. Trusts can provide you with crucial asset protection, estate planning along with …
ReadThe tax return deadline is 31 of October 2018. Depending on when you’ve read this article, you may still have a bit of time left or the deadline has already passed. Here’s what you can do if you …
ReadTo help streamline the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) Single Touch Payroll system, the ATO will now allow business tax accountants to submit STP lodgments on behalf of small and medium businesses. This move should also help business owners …
ReadThe Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is heightening its data matching efforts to ensure tax compliance by property investors and to detect fraud against the Commonwealth. Rental bond data Through the ATO’s collection of rental bond data from the …
ReadThanks to state and territory incentives such as first home buyer grants and stamp duty concessions, first home owners across Australia are on the rise. Over the past few years, the numbers for first home buyer activity was …
ReadThere may be adverse consequences if you do not understand property investment rules relating to a Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF), particularly if the property is acquired from a fund member or a related party. Chan & Naylor …
ReadBusinesses that have an annual turnover of $10 million or less will have less tax to pay on their 2016-17 income tax return, according to business accountant Chan & Naylor. The Australian Taxation Office has lowered the company …
ReadThe global stock markets have recently experienced one of the largest falls in more recent times. While investors may have concerns property markets seem to have been unaffected despite the gyrations of the share markets. Will the volatility …
ReadAs a first home buyer, you should be aware that there are various types of residential real estate loans, which have different repayment terms and interest rates. You should first talk to a finance specialist to find out …
ReadProperty investment is all about location so when you have determined your budget, you often look for an attractive property ie. waterfront, school zones, proximity to infrastructure or but sometimes it’s all out of your price range. Properties …
ReadFirst time buyers and investors may not know the exact time when it’s best to buy a property. The best time often occurs when you plan, research and prepare well and you’re in the right place at the …
ReadNobody works harder than those running their own business, but quite often owners can be so busy that they don’t have the chance to see how their finances are really tracking. Fortunately, your small business accountant in Sydney …
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