How does the ATO treat Uber, Airbnb style services? What you need to know
Uber is calling for drivers, Airbnb is seeking more hosts but what are the implications of becoming part of the sharing economy? The...
Crowdfunding - is it worth it?
We’ve all seen the success stories of an innovator with a great idea who, supported by crowdfunding, was able to launch a successful and...
Buying or Selling Property? The 1 July Tax Problem You Didn’t Know You Had
New rules to prevent foreign residents avoiding tax when they sell Australian property will affect everyone buying or selling property...
FBT 2016: The top 5 things every business needs to know
If your business is in the hospital/non-profit sector and uses salary packaging for team members, you’re a small business, or provide...
Capital gains & property: The top questions and answers
The thought of the Australian Tax Office (ATO) sharing up to 50% of any gain you make on an investment decision is enough to strike fear...
It’s Not Easy Being A Foreigner
If you are not an Australian resident for tax purposes, you are excluded from many of the tax breaks available to residents and an...
Landlords Beware: Key issues for property investors
Are you relying on negative gearing? There has been a lot of negative conversation about negative gearing lately. But, if you are...
Tax Scams Catching Out The Unwary
Every tax time is an opportunity for scammers to target the unwary. This time around, the scammers are phoning and claiming to be from...
Why Using The $20,000 Budget Tax Deduction Might Be The Wrong Decision
So, your business has a turnover under $2 million and you want to know how to use the $20,000 immediate tax deduction that’s been all...
Should you give your Employees Shares in your Company?
There is a lot being written about employee share schemes (ESS) right now. And rightly so. Reforms before Parliament will make these...
