Blogs & Resources
2 October 2014
October 2014 - Taxation Update.
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1. Mining tax repeal & other notable t…
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28 September 2014
What are the advantages and disadvantages of having investments inside Superannuation - SMSF (Self Managed Superannuation Funds)?
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of operating a business / investment as a Company?
Companies (xxx xxx Pty Ltd) are used more often for business rather than investment. Attractive tax rate of 30% and they have the ability to pay franked d…
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14 September 2014
What are the advantages and disadvantages of operating a business / investment using a Discretionary Trust?
Also known as a Family Trust, it is essentially a relationship that is set out by a trust deed between a trustee and a beneficiary or beneficiaries.The trustee …
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8 September 2014
What are the advantages and disadvantages of operating a business / investment as a Partnership?
This involves two or more entities who agree to share the profits or losses of a business or investment. It is recommended that a partnership agreement be…
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1 September 2014
September 2014 - Taxation Update.
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1. New ATO initiatives for small businesses
2…
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31 August 2014
What are the advantages and disadvantages of operating a business / investment as a Sole Trader?
As they name suggests it is a business / investment entity that is owned and run by one individual. There is no distinction between the owner and the busi…
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28 August 2014
The importance of choosing a business / investment structure
Choosing the correct and most appropriate business structure is a very important part of the due diligence in setting up a business.
There are many examples …
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21 August 2014
What are the different structures / entities available for setting up and operating a business?
Broadly speaking the following structures are available for business / investment operations:
Proprietary Limited Company (i.e., XXX Pty Ltd)
Discretion…
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13 August 2014
What superannuation obligations will you have when commencing a business?
Your primary superannuation obligations occur if you take on employees and / or pay yourself a wage and / or director fees.
The obligations are covered in th…
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10 August 2014
What tax obligations will you have when commencing a business?
In addition to the income tax that you would already be liable for as an employee, others may include depending on certain factors:
Company tax
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7 August 2014
What should be included in a business plan?
A business plan should ultimately be tailored to your particular situation, be concise and easy to understand and follow.1. Does your business idea …
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2 July 2014
ATO Security Alert!
Scammers impersonating ATO employees to extort money, Australians' personal data sold on black market
http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-01/scammers-i…
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1 July 2014
What is a Family Trust?
Also known as a Discretionary Trust, it is essentially a relationship that is set out by a trust deed between a trustee and a beneficiary or beneficiaries. The …
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16 June 2014
Taxation and Accounting Checklists for 2014
2014 Income Tax Returns For Individuals - Checklist
Small Business Tax Return Checklist for 30 June 2014 - http://www.mcnamaraandco.com/blog/small-busi…
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