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What do the financial markets have in store for us in 2019?
The turbulent ride of 2018, particularly after the clear skies of 2017, have left equity investors wondering how much fuel is left in the tanks of the bull market.
Read MoreSophistocated email scams cost businesses $2.8m in 2018!
Businesses have reported business email compromise (BEC) scams totalling $2.8 million in 2018, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) revealed.
Read MoreSave Yourself this Christmas-12 money tips for Christmas
If the festive season usually leaves you out of pocket and feeling like you spent more time and money battling the crowds than relaxing with friends and loved ones, why not simplify things this year? Here are some quick and easy tips to help you enjoy the holiday season without breaking the bank.
Read MoreATO Mobile strike force to fight the black economy
As part of the $318.5 million federal budget funding boost to the ATO to implement new strategies to combat the black economy, the Tax Office will be authorising mobile strike visits to 10,000 businesses in 30 locations across the country. The locations will include 10 metro, 10 regional, and 10 remote areas.
Read MoreHelp at hand when considering retirement housing
The decision to downsize the family home & move to retirement housing can be complex, but help is at hand. In addition the the South Australian Retirement Village Residents Association (SAVRA), the State Government also has resources to assist.
Read MoreATO Cracks down on Home office expenses
The Tax Office has put tax claims on costs incurred as a direct result of working from home on its radar, in a continuation of its work-related expenses crackdown. The announcement comes after the ATO recently highlighted several small business professions that have a number of tax ‘grey areas’, including teachers, nurses, police officers, office…
Read MoreSuper Choices for Employees
If you earn most of your income from employment, you may want to make personal deductible contributions – instead of, or in addition to, salary sacrifice. Since 1 July 2017, employees have been able to claim personal super contributions as a tax deduction.
Read MoreThe Rules around Gifting & Donations
As we have been fundraising for the RSPCA this month, we thought it timely to touch on the rules around gifts & donations, as well as how you can track these items for tax time. Read on to find out more & access the ATO App to track your deductions!
Read MoreWhat Retirement Living Looks like in 2018
Aussie retirees’ tastes have shifted to lifestyle accommodation featuring onsite chefs and family- and pet-friendly spaces, the founder of a village comparison site has said. Given Australia’s rapidly increasing retiree population, a transparent and easily navigable retirement living sector is critical, the founder of Compare Villages, Jessica Kinnear, told Nest Egg. Read on…
Read MoreKeys to De-Stressing a Mortgage
“Don’t sail out farther than you can row back.” This Danish saying is sound advice for anyone thinking of borrowing to buy a home. According to a paper1 for the Centre of Policy Development and University of Canberra, Australians have a tendency to be over-confident in our ability to repay loans. We also underestimate the…
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