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Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of tax updates, seeking strategic advice to propel your business forward, or exploring financial best practices for your investment property, our curated content is designed to empower and inform. Dive into our comprehensive collection of articles and equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate the financial landscape with confidence.
Refinancing your home loan – Is the cash back offer worth it?
Unprecedented levels of interest rate increases have led to a declining lending market for banks and other lenders. So, what do you do as a business that is struggling to bring in new customers? You offer incentives of course. But are these incentives worthwhile to us...
Should I invest in a House or Apartment?
Property Investors have always asked the age-old question: House or Apartment, which is the better investment? Let’s take a closer look. Capital Growth Land is the most valuable asset and a rare commodity. If you own a substantial plot of land in a highly...
What’s all the fuss about a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF)?
Despite recently proposed changes announced by the Government, your superannuation (super) fund will most likely be the primary vehicle for achieving your retirement goals and if managed properly, it should end up being one of your largest assets – more than enough to...
Public Super or Self Managed Super Fund – It Is All About Performance
The whys of poor super funds performance always boil down to one reason and mostly one reason alone: the fees are too high. While it's a good idea to have your super managed by a fund if you don't have the time nor the expertise to manage it, staying in control of...
New paid family and domestic violence leave
Employees will soon be able to access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a 12-month period. All employees in the Fair Work system (including part-time and casual employees) will be entitled to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a...
How to Buy Christmas Gifts for Employees and Customers Without Falling Into Tax Traps
Tax on Christmas Party / Should you pay tax if you get a cash gift? Christmas is a busy time for small businesses - amongst other things, many may be thinking about giving gifts to employees to boost morale for a successful start to the New Year. Perhaps a loud and...
Rate rises, when will they end?!
On the first Tuesday in December Phillip Lowe and the RBA announced their 8th consecutive increase to the Reserve Bank Cash Rate. This takes us to the highest cash rate (3.1%) in over 10 years, and this has and will have, a significant impact on the housing and...
Unwrapping the joys and pitfalls of giving
Christmas is a time of giving, when thoughts turn to family and to helping those less fortunate. To gift in a meaningful way that maximises the benefits, it’s important to consider tax. While Australia doesn’t have a gift tax, there are tax considerations...
PROPERTY INVESTORS ALERT
PROPERTY INVESTMENT ALERTS | House Prices Falling as Interest Rates continue Jump so is the time right for property investors to invest.
How to deal with interest rate rises | Chan & Naylor
Whether it’s a mortgage against the house you live in or the money you borrowed to acquire your first/second/tenth investment property, you’re probably starting to wonder, “when will my interest rate stop going up???” Unfortunately, I don’t have the answer, but it...
Tax Tips for Small Business owners
Small business owners often interact with the ATO and their tax agent throughout the year. Tax time provides an added opportunity to ensure your tax affairs are in order, obtain essential tax advice and see if you can improve your tax position. You should speak to you...
Tax Tips for Investors – Tax Accountants
Many Australians invest in property, financial markets and other assets, both in Australia and overseas. Managing the tax on your investments can help you increase your wealth. The ATO’s data matching and information-gathering capabilities are significant and cover...
Federal Budget 2020 | Business Tax Changes
The Budget has introduced temporary measures intending to stimulate business investment and deliver further cash flow benefits. Key insights To assist eligible businesses impacted by COVID-19, temporary tax loss carry-back measures have been introduced to offset...
Business Survival & Adaptation Package
Welcome to Part Three of The Business Support Fund – Expansion. If small business has a choice, I am sure that they would prefer to have not been affected over the past six months by COVID-19 and would like to operate under normal circumstances like many other small...
Has your business made a tax loss this year?
An understatement is that this has certainly been a difficult year, and we are certainly seeing that many businesses have made a tax loss. A tax loss is when the total deductions you can claim, excluding gifts and donations, are greater than your total income for any...
Have you received a government payment or grant?
IF your business has received a grant or payment from the Australian Government or a State or Territory Government, you may need to include it in your tax return. Some grants and payments are assessable income and so need to be included in your tax return. Grants and...
Marketing vs Selling – What is the Difference?
During these unprecedented times, I have had many questions from small business owners around what they can or should be doing? My answer to that is to do marketing, and then do more marketing. It will pay massive dividends down the track. It’s a bit like planting...
JobKeeper Extension: What this means to business and employees
JobKeeper extension has been announced by the government. Payment for JobKeeper is now extended until 28 March 2021 for businesses and not-for-profit organisations severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The payment extension, however, will be reduced and paid at...
ATO Employer Reminder – STP Data Needs to Be Finalized for 2020
A reminder has been issued by the ATO to employers reporting through STP (Single Touch Payroll). That applies to just about every employer, assuming that deferral or exemption isn’t involved. Employers need to have payroll information finalized for the income year of...
3 Smart Ways To Manage Personal and Business Cash Flow
Managing your personal or business cash flow is the cornerstone of any financial plan. Even without COVID-19, poor cash flow management can lead to expensive failure not just in business but also in your personal wealth creation journey. Now that we’re all facing...
ASIC Company Fees From 1 July 2020
Each year, ASIC Company Fees, consistent with the value of Consumer Price Index (CPI), increase effective 1 July. This year, the ASIC has advised of the increase. Below is the comparison of current ASIC Company Fees and the fees that will apply from 1 July 2020. ASIC...
SMSF Investment Strategy
SMSF Investment Strategies – Dealing with increased scrutiny With the 2020/21 financial year entering the last quarter, it is timely for SMSF Trustees to consider the currency of the Fund investment strategy, in light of the increased scrutiny being applied to the...
Housing Prices – Where To next?
Expecting the government to cool house prices? Don’t hold your breath Last month saw bumper returns in the housing market, prompting some to ask whether the government will intervene to cool things down as has recently happened in NZ? But those who are expecting a...
Rental Tips for Property Investors
Six Things To Do Before Renting Out Your Home Are you thinking about moving to a new house but want to hold onto your current property? Turning it into an investment for the short or long-term can be a good option while increasing your cash flow. But before you do,...
Depreciation Terms every residential investor needs to know
Depreciation terms every residential investor needs to know Residential investors don’t need to be depreciation experts but understanding some of the key concepts surrounding this complex topic can help your ongoing investment strategy. Capital works deduction This is...
Top 10 Aussie cities foreign buyers are enquiring about.
The Top 10 Australian cities foreign property buyers have their eye on. According to JUWAI IQI’s Top Countries 2020 report, the Australian market is the second most popular destination for Asian property buyers, accounting for 13.7 per cent of buyer activity. “Asian...
To TRUST or not to TRUST for Property Investments
There are a lot of comments made that are either untrue or wrong or made due to a misunderstanding but they evolve into rumours that confuse. Just as its wrong to say that everyone needs a Trust it’s also wrong to say that no one needs a TRUST. There are many...
5 Ways to Minimise Land Tax
Land Tax is a state impost and different states have different rules and thresholds. For every property investor, it represents a significant cost to owning an investment property. But there are smart things you could do to legally minimise land tax (in conjunction...
5 Tips for Property Investors
As you start your property investing journey, you will find different opinions in every corner and an overwhelming amount of information. The secret to getting on the front foot is keeping it simple. Determine your investment strategy It’s important to establish your...
Rental property sale expenses – deduct or capitalise?
Are you a taxpayer buying or selling a rental property? When a taxpayer buys or sells a rental property the question that often arises is which expenses must be capitalised and which can be claimed immediately. Its important for an property investor to understand how...
When Is A Repair An Improvement?
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a number of warnings recently indicating that rental property owners should be careful when claiming deductions. Common errors made by rental property owners highlighted by the ATO include claiming rental deductions for...
COVID-19 – Post-recession: How house prices will rise in the next 5 years
COVID-19 - Post-recession: How house prices will rise in the next 5 years Real estate investment has proven its resilience once again as prices have risen over the past 12 months and forecasts point to further strengthening, the Property Investment Professionals of...
How to save $17,000 on your mortgage – It’s time to talk to your lender!
Australians who are on older loans & mortgages, are being advised that simply switching to a better rate could see them pocket thousands of dollars over the life of a loan. A report collated by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) found that,...
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Has your business made a tax loss this year?
An understatement is that this has certainly been a difficult year, and we are certainly seeing that many businesses have made a tax loss. A tax loss is when the total deductions you can claim, excluding gifts and donations, are greater than your total income for any...
JobKeeper Extension: What this means to business and employees
JobKeeper extension has been announced by the government. Payment for JobKeeper is now extended until 28 March 2021 for businesses and not-for-profit organisations severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The payment extension, however, will be reduced and paid at...
ATO Employer Reminder – STP Data Needs to Be Finalized for 2020
A reminder has been issued by the ATO to employers reporting through STP (Single Touch Payroll). That applies to just about every employer, assuming that deferral or exemption isn’t involved. Employers need to have payroll information finalized for the income year of...
Tax Depreciation and Covid-19 Reports – Will Physical Inspections Be Required?
Businesses and property investors will sometimes hire a professional quantity surveyor, who will put together an updated tax depreciation report. This will provide depreciation and capital works deductions for revenue-producing properties they own. These places may...
JobKeeper Reporting Guidance Via STP
Guidance is available from the ATO if employers require assistance reporting qualified employees and/or topping-up JobKeeper payments through STP (Single Touch Payroll). Employers need to inform the ATO for every employee that qualifies: when a qualified employee...
Free Download: 2021 Financial Year Tax Calendar
Need a Tax Calendar to help you keep track of tax deadlines and meet other tax compliance obligations for the next Financial Year? Get your FREE Tax Calendar for 2021 Financial Year here! This Tax Calendar highlights important dates that are applicable for the...
Income Tax Return Assistance
Preparation and lodgement of Income Tax Returns and Financial Statements take some form of urgency with the conclusion of the Financial Year. To help assist you with gathering the necessary documents and information, we have created a tailored checklist for your...
Fringe Benefits Tax Exemptions
Fringe Benefits Tax exemptions are now available for Australian businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. To provide certainty and relief to businesses at this time of pandemic, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has introduced various tax measures, and of these...
Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty, Act now! | Chan & Naylor
Have you applied for the Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty yet? Australian employers only have until 7 September 2020 to disclose, lodge, and pay to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) unpaid superannuation guarantee or they’ll face penalties for their shortfalls. So...
Home Office Running Expenses: The Busy Person’s Guide to Tax Deductions
Home office running expenses became one of the top concerns of many since work-from-home became the new normal for corporate Australia. With the COVID-19 threat and the global focus shifting to health and safety, a large number of the employee populace have been...
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