by Staff Reporter | Jun 16, 2016 | News
Topdocs director Michael Spakman said every time a new SMSF, company or trust is required to register with the ATO, someone has to manually enter this information online, which can be a time-consuming process, taking up to 30 minutes depending on the person....
by Staff Reporter | Jun 15, 2016 | News
BDO tax partner Leisa Rafter said one of the most significant missed opportunities from this budget was the lack of commitment to repeal transfer duty on business assets. “With the announcement of the $40 million Industry Attraction Fund to bring new business to...
by Staff Reporter | Jun 14, 2016 | News
HLB Mann Judd Sydney tax partner Peter Bembrick said one of the areas practitioners need to review with clients is their deductible and non-deductible debt. “It’s a good idea to pay down non-deductible debt, such as a mortgage, wherever possible, as no tax...
by Staff Reporter | Jun 10, 2016 | News
With the number of accountants applying for limited licences substantially lower than initial predictions, and a reported lag in the take-up of the authorised representative option, it seems a significant chunk of the accounting community will choose not to enter the...
by Staff Reporter | Jun 9, 2016 | News
MYOB’s Business Monitor survey of more than 1,000 SME owners has found that 42 per cent of those surveyed believe the economy will decline over the next 12 months, and only 24 per cent are optimistic about the country’s economic future, despite the upcoming federal...