ATO Launches new Smart Phone ‘app’ to assist tax payers

The ATO has unveiled an app that can assist tax payers including Self Managed Super Fund Trustees with their reporting obligations. The smart phone app aims to make it easier for individuals to conduct their taxation and superannuation affairs. SMSF Trustees will have...

Superannuation End of Financial Year Planning 2014

The end of the financial year always seems to crop up faster than it should. Understanding what you could do before and after 30 June 2014 can provide the icing on the cake for employees, investors and those in small business. Such things as bringing forward tax...

Federal Budget Update 2014

Last night the Federal Treasurer, Mr Joe Hockey, handed down his first budget which he said was “delivering balanced and credible budget repair”. This years budget contained few tax and superannuation measures but included a range of austerity measures,...

April 2014 Market Update

There is always something for investors to be concerned about and right now the crisis involving Ukraine is that something.  Following the latest “revolution”, tensions in the Ukraine threaten a war on the European Union’s doorstep, which could disrupt Eurozone gas...

ATO Announced changes to Super Contribution Limits

The Australian Taxation office has released information around the contribution thresholds for superannuation members for the 2014-2015 income year. The Key Changes are as follows and will have implication for clients who are salary packaging to superannuation and...

Happy New Year – Market Update

Happy New Year! With 2013 almost a distant memory we hope you have had some relaxation time over the summer and opportunities to catch up with family and friends. This is a great time of year to reflect on what you have achieved and review your goals for life over the...