Tax on superannuation contributions

Tax on superannuation contributions

I was most surprised at a recent meeting with SMSF professionals, to be told that a lot of their clients are complaining about this law and were unaware it affected them.  These clients received a “surprise” tax assessment from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)...
CEOs in the dark about cyber-attacks

CEOs in the dark about cyber-attacks

Commissioned by Lancope, the Ponemon Institute research surveyed 674 IT and IT security professionals in the United States and the United Kingdom who are involved in their organisation’s CSIRT activities. The study concludes with key recommendations for organisations...
It’s not just about age limits

It’s not just about age limits

The suggestion has come in response to the fact Australians are living longer and will still struggle to have adequate retirement savings to last the rest of their lives. We can talk all we like about the shift from 65 to 70, but really they are just numbers. What’s...
Equal in the race

Equal in the race

The Minister for Small Business, The Hon Bruce Billson, wants to redress that. He is flagging tougher penalties for dominant players who abuse their market power against small businesses, as part of the Government’s 2014 review of Australia’s competition laws. And in...