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2016 Winter Newsletter

The first Tuesday in May saw an unprecedented interest rate drop by the RBA on the same  ay as the Budget Announcement. These were followed by the announcement of the Federal election, resulting in a Federal government currently in caretaker mode. As we head in to the last few days of the financial year, we hope you have attended to…

Property Investing within a SMSF

Seminar | Thursday, 2 June 2016 6pm-7:30pm AEST | Presenters: Dancy He & Pallavi Mahajan Venue: 7 Keysborough Close, Fiveways Business Centre, Keysborough, VIC, 3173 This seminar is designed for investors who want to learn more about using their superannuation as a deposit to purchase investment properties. The Seminar is aimed at empowering you to…

News from the ATO

SuperStream deadline around the corner: SuperStream is an innovation by the Australian government that involves a new way by which employers are required to pay super. It involves paying super and sending across information electronically to the employees. 60% of Australian businesses have already adopted the practice and the deadline for others is fast approaching….

May – 2016 Practice Update

May – 2016 Practice Update covers following points Impending blowout from the leaked ‘Panama Papers’ Gold Coast businesses under the ATO’s microscope ATO – SuperStream deadline rapidly approaching ATO’s ‘High risk industries’ for super guarantee Lifestyle assets and CGT New rules for selling property over $2 million Contractor payments data matching program Click here for…

Workshop for Small Business Beginners

Dear Valued Client, Zimsen Partners is delighted to invite you to our Workshop for Small Business Beginners on Wednesday, @ 5:30 p.m., the 4th of May 2016. The workshop aims to provide an opportunity to help people about how to start a small business from general procedures to detailed accounting and tax questions. The presenter…

Why is Zimsen Partners the best choice for Corporate Accounting?

There is a growing need for industry relevant experience when it comes to your accountant’s knowledge base. Today’s dynamic business environment does not leave any room for errors or for disregarding updated information about changing regulations and norms. When running any private business efficiently, you require an accountant who is reliable and significantly experienced in…

April – 2016 Practice Update

April – 2016 Practice Update covers following points ATO reminder – What’s new for small business? ATO sounds warning to super funds with ‘collectables’ Government set to re-think the backpacker tax ATO releases latest business benchmarks GIC and SIC rates for June quarter Click here for – April – 2016 Practice Update

February – 2016 Practice Update

February – 2016 Practice Update covers following points ATO announces two important data matching protocols Tax help for people affected by recent bushfires Warning to employers to withhold tax from some car allowances Taxpayer misses out on small business CGT concession March quarter GIC and SIC rates Extra time for foreign investors to register agricultural…

2015 Summer Newsletter

Once again another year has flown by, and we find ourselves half way through the tax year. On the sporting front this year, Prince of Penzance beat the odds and saw Michelle Payne emerge as the first ever female Melbourne Cup winning jockey. The AFL Grand Final saw the Hawks once again victorious, this time…

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