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Tax impact of property inheritance
Beyond the difficult task of dividing up your assets and determining who should get what, it’s essential to look at the tax consequences of how your assets will flow through to your beneficiaries when you are gone. When assets pass from a deceased individual to a...
More Women using ‘Downsizer’ Contributions to Boost Super
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’...
Cashflow Troubles
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...
ATO spotlight on property and ‘lifestyle’ assets
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...
Avoiding the gift tax trap
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...
Divorce, you and your business
Beyond the emotional and financial turmoil that any divorce creates, there are a number of issues that need to be resolved. What happens when there is a family company? For couples that have assets tied up in a company, the tax consequences of any settlements paid...
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