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Salary sacrificing and the superannuation guarantee

December 14, 2019 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Salary sacrificing and the superannuation guarantee

Employers should take note of the new rules that became law on 28 October 2019, regarding the application of compulsory superannuation guarantee to salary sacrificed superannuation amounts.


Why so much super “stuff” this year?

December 11, 2019 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Why so much super “stuff” this year?

New rules mean that insurance coverage will be cancelled on “inactive” superannuation accounts from 1 July 2019, unless the fund member informs the fund in writing that they want to keep the insurance.


Reverse Mortgage?

December 8, 2019 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Reverse Mortgage?

Some elderly Australians are trapped asset rich, income poor.  Whilst downsizing might be the smartest solution, another option is a reverse mortgage.


15,000 tip-offs as ATO black economy hotline rings hot

November 30, 2019 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on 15,000 tip-offs as ATO black economy hotline rings hot

Black economy tip-off calls to the ATO have breached the 15,000 mark in the three months since it launched its new tax integrity centre, with cash payments and income declaration among the biggest gripes.


What happens when interest rates hit the floor?

November 28, 2019 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on What happens when interest rates hit the floor?

Amid challenges facing central banks in keeping the economy open for business, zero or negative benchmark interest rates are a real possibility. Let’s consider what that means for business.


Director Penalty Notices (DPN)

November 25, 2019 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Director Penalty Notices (DPN)

Directors need to be more aware of the increased ATO scrutiny of company reporting and payment obligations.


Synchronised global economic slowdown

November 23, 2019 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Synchronised global economic slowdown

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) grabbed headlines this month on releasing its latest World Economic Outlook report, downgrading its global growth forecasts to the lowest levels since the 2008-09 financial crisis.


STP to be increasingly monitored

November 20, 2019 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on STP to be increasingly monitored

The ATO’s “softly softly” approach to Single Touch Payroll will not last long, warns a tax expert, as clients are urged to revisit historical data before the Tax Office catches up to them.