Why Pay for Bookkeeping Services?
August 29, 2016
Hiring a bookkeeper is one of those things that every good businessman does. This is not because he has a lot of income at his disposal, but because he knows to play his steps right. And the most important truth is, you can hire a professional and spend money behind them, or you can choose…
Read MoreWhat Makes an Accountant Reliable?
August 1, 2016
Melbourne and the other cities of Australia are not short on options when it comes to accountants, you could find one that is at a walkable distance from home, or you could find one that charges you peanuts. However, decisions based on such mundane conveniences do not even begin to offer the benefits a qualified,…
Read More2015/16 Tax Return Checklist
July 12, 2016
2015/16 Individual Tax Return Checklist Common work-related claims made by individuals Depreciable plant, etc, costing $300 or less Clothing expenses Self education expenses Other work-related expenses 2015/16 Year-end Checklist for Business Maximising deductions for non-SBE taxpayers Prepayment strategies – non-SBE Accelerating expenditure – non-SBE Accrued expenditure – non-SBE Maximising deductions for SBE taxpayers Accelerating expenditure – SBE…
Read MoreJuly – 2016 Practice Update
July 12, 2016
July – 2016 Practice Update covers following points ATO focuses on rental property owners GIC and SIC rates for the 2016 September quarter Car depreciation limit for 2016/17 Goods taken from stock for private use: 2015/16 ATO’s deadline for non-arm’s length LRBAs extended Tax implications for the sharing economy SuperStream deadline extended! Click here for –…
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Client referral offer
July 11, 2016
Refer your friends and family and you both get rewarded! The client who refers the most clients will win the major prize, an Apple iPad. Refer as many friends and family as you like, the more you refer, the higher your chances of winning the major prize! *Conditions apply Conditions: 1. Competition runs from 15th…
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CPA 100% Pass rate
June 22, 2016
Please join us in congratulating our staff members on successfully passing their CPA exams this semester. We are very proud of their amazing effort. Zimsen Partners are proud to announce a 100% pass/success rate for our firm. Well done to Charith, Trevor, Jessie & Sharon on their efforts. A special congratulations to Rebecca Lim for…
Read MoreConsidering Starting A New Business?
June 22, 2016
Here’s a gist of what you need to know Are you looking at starting your own business? As promising as it sounds, there are several factors you need to consider before you take any big steps. The key to running a long lasting and profitable business is to be flexible with planning and assertive with…
Read MoreJune – 2016 Practice Update
June 17, 2016
June – 2016 Practice Update covers following points 2016/17 Federal Budget SMSFs and Collectables – last opportunity to comply! ATO’s continuing focus on trust property developers New Simpler BAS on the way ATO reminder about 30 June SuperStream deadline ATO warns about iTunes scammers Click here for – June – 2016 Practice Update
Read More2016 Winter Newsletter
June 3, 2016
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…
Read MoreProperty Investing within a SMSF
May 20, 2016
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…
Read MoreNews from the ATO
May 13, 2016
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….
Read MoreMay – 2016 Practice Update
May 3, 2016
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…
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