by Financially Sorted | Nov 25, 2024 | Superannuation
If you are aged 55 years or older, the downsizer contribution rules enable you to contribute up to $300,000 from the proceeds of the sale of your home to your superannuation fund (eligibility criteria applies). In 2023-24, over 57% of people making a ‘downsizer’...
by Financially Sorted | Oct 28, 2024 | Economy, Interest Rates, Property Investment
Homeowners have been waiting with bated breath for 12 months now to see when the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will cut interest rates which have been on hold since November 2023. Many hoped that a cash rate cut may come after the US Federal Reserve cut interest...
by Financially Sorted | Oct 28, 2024 | Economy, Small Business, Tax & Accounting
This tax season has seen many of our clients expressing concern about cashflow. Many small business owners are finding the cost of doing business more expensive and cashflow is a key concern. There are some key areas to focus on if you are finding cashflow...
by Financially Sorted | Sep 24, 2024 | ATO, Tax & Accounting, Tax Returns
Do you currently own an investment property or an expensive lifestyle asset like a boat or aircraft? The ATO are looking closely at these assets to see if what has been declared in your tax returns matches up. The ATO has initiated two data matching programs impacting...
by Financially Sorted | Sep 24, 2024 | ATO, Tax & Accounting, Tax Returns
Generally, a gift of money or assets from an individual is not taxed if the gift is given voluntarily, and nothing is expected in return. However, there are some circumstances where taxes may apply. Gifts from a foreign trust If you are a tax resident of Australia and...