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Super Stream is a government reform which aims to improve the efficiency of the superannuation system. If your SMSF receives super contributions from an employer then you will need to ensure that your self-managed super fund is Super Stream ready. Effective from 1 July 2015, employers with 19 or fewer employees must use the Super…

May – 2015 Practice Update covers following points Employers and SMSFs must prepare for SuperStream Government ends benefits for parents who do not vaccinate 2014 online selling data matching program IGT to take on tax complaint handling function from 1 May FBT: Record keeping exemption threshold FBT: Benchmark interest rate FBT: Cents per kilometre basis…

As part of the 2015-16 Federal Budget, the Treasurer, Joe Hockey has announced that the government has expanded the accelerated depreciation for small businesses. This temporary new rule provides a benefit for small businesses with an annual turnover of less than $2 million. The immediate asset write off threshold which was previously only $1,000 will…

April – 2015 Practice Update covers following points ATO super crackdown – child care, building, cleaning, pubs Inappropriate loans from super funds What’s wrong with this type of arrangement? ATO’s audit targets Contractor payments data matching program Eligibility for net medical expenses tax offset Property developers – be careful what you wish for, from the outset…

3 potential benefits in owning an investment property. Consistent rental income Substantial tax benefits Capital growth The main focus of this article will be to provide further detail on point two, which is to explain the numerous tax benefits of owning an investment property. Tax benefits relate to the ability to claim various deductions. Examples…

March – 2015 Practice Update covers following points Small business company tax cut to go ahead Deductibility of a ‘working with children check’ Time limits for family assistance payments ATO update regarding the ‘Director Penalty Regime’ ‘Single Touch Payroll’ on the horizon Pension deeming rates to be lowered Click here for – March 2015 Practice Update

On Friday 20th March 2015, Roger G Anthony was invited by Zimsen Partners Pty Ltd to provide a valuable insight into “Management Accounting”.  Highly qualified, with an MBA and a Master of Financial Management and prior to his retirement from the Finance Industry, Roger had also held professional membership, such as FCPA, FCMA, FCCA, FCIM. …

Our new Accountants Jessie Xiao and Sharon Zhou gave a presentation to our staff on Understanding Australia-Chinese business trade relationships. The Australian Chinese Trade Relationship China is Australia’s largest trading partner. While the bulk of exports to China consist of iron ore and other resources such as coal and gold, exports now are expanding beyond…

February – 2015 Practice Update covers following points ATO data matching programs Motor vehicles Share transactions ATO focus on super obligations – child care, pubs and cleaning Travel allowance – deductions are not a foregone conclusion ATO recovers super from phoenix operators Single Touch Payroll Construction industry annual payments report Click here for – February 2015 Practice Update

In late January my colleague Trevor Anthony and I conducted a presentation for the Zimsen Partners staff on the book by Michael Jordan titled, I can’t accept not trying Michael Jordan on the pursuit of excellence. Known as perhaps the greatest basketball player ever and a true global sporting icon, Michael in his own words shares…