Tax Planning Newsletter 2019

General Year-End tax Planning Strategies Income Tax Changes for 2018/19 Very few changes this year due to the election but we have a brief summary on what we thought was important. There may be some advantages in acting on some of these items before 30 June. If you think any of these changes may affect…

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Is Your Business Strategy Set-Up for Long-Term Success?

Setting-up and starting your own business can be a very rewarding venture. However, it takes time, resources, drive, vision and follow through. However you measure the success of your business, there will always be a main aim or measurable marker for your business. Finding and maintaining successes throughout the life of your business will always…

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How to get the most from the $30k instant asset write-off

The Federal Government has announced that it would extend the instant asset write-off for an extra year, and they will also be adding an extra sweetener for small business by extending the threshold to $30,000. Being able to invest in your business is important, and now is the time to look at taking advantage of…

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How to prepare for a new baby

Overwhelm can creep in when you are expecting a baby, especially with limited time available to prepare and put things in place.Here is your simplified admin checklist: 1. Update private health insurance Contact your private health insurer to add your child to your private health cover, to ensure your little one is covered from day…

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Boosting Your Fitness in Retirement

Many Australians who have retired have thought long and hard about their finances, but what about their standard of health and fitness in retirement? The better the state of your health and fitness, the less strain there will be on your finances, and the healthier your bank balance will be. Statistics show that only 1…

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The Financial Affairs of Women!

More than half of Australian women feel in control of their finances, but many are concerned about their savings and are missing out on valuable opportunities to boost their superannuation, according to new research released by MLC. The all-female study revealed just 57 per cent of women across the country feel in control of their…

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Four ways to grow your small business on a budget

Getting a business up and running can be a huge hurdle for many entrepreneurs, but once you’ve brought your dream to life, the hard work is only just getting started. Now you face the challenge having to get new clients and customers through the doors, each and every week. So how can you grow your…

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Being Prepared for Life’s Emergencies

Life insurance is one of the ways that individuals can protect themselves and their loved ones from unexpected events. There are different types of cover to choose from, depending on what you need to be insured from. These are: Life cover– pays a lump sum when you die Total and permanent disability (TPD) insurance– pays…

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A Financial Valentines Gift for any Couple

With Valentine’s Day approaching, what I am about to suggest may sound as romantic as getting a vacuum cleaner or a new set of wrenches; but once you understand what can happen to families after the disability or death of a spouse or partner, you may see it differently. I am talking about giving your…

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