Here, our financial experts take a close look at what’s happening in the world of finance.
We uncomplicate breaking announcements from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Federal and State Governments so you can understand how those changes will impact you, your family or your business.
If you’re wanting to stay up-to-date on topics such as interest rates, tax planning, superannuation, the Federal Budget, incentives and schemes, HELP debt, deductions, concessions, depreciation, investment properties and much more, this is where you’ll find the answers.
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Year End Tax Planning Tips
With the end of the financial year almost here, it’s time to take stock of activities during 2019 that will impact on compliance and tax for the year. Of key importance is the requirement for trustees of discretionary trusts to consider how best to distribute trust income and capital for the year to eligible and appropriate beneficiaries. You should consider taking the following actions in order to reduce your 2019 income tax bill – most need to be actioned, cashflow
Understanding Labor’s proposed changes to negative gearing and CGT
With the Federal election due to be called any day now, Labor’s proposal to reform negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount is once again in the political spotlight. As housing affordability begins to improve, a change in government (which could lead to a change in political agendas) is likely to have far-reaching implications for potential buyers, small businesses and the economy. Before taking a closer look at Labor’s proposed changes, it’s important to understand a few of the
Financial Standard Announces Most Influential Financial Advisors: Jason Featherby Makes List for Second Time Around
The Financial Standard has recognised Jason Featherby, Director of Knight Financial Advisors, as one of the 50 most influential financial advisors in Australia for the second year in a row. The Power50 list features individuals, as voted by the industry, that are instrumental in shaping the future of financial advice in Australia. Not only are they industry leaders that are passionate about sharing their knowledge base, but they are also active figures in their communities dedicated to changing people’s lives.
Australian Financial Review lists nation’s leading accounting firms: NKH placed in top 50
NKH Business Advisors & Accountants are pleased to announce our recognition in the Australian Financial Review’s Top 100 Accounting Firms list. The list, released earlier this month, offers a broad scope of the performance of the industry’s leading firms, with rankings based on total revenue and revenue growth. NKH Business Advisors & Accountants placed 50th, proudly joining the big four firms Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG and PwC. As one of Western Australia’s largest firms, we pride ourselves in fostering
End of Financial Year Tax Planning Tips – Superannuation
The concessional contributions cap was reduced to $25,000 for everyone from 1 July 2017. From 1 July 2018, individuals with a total superannuation balance of less than $500,000 at the end of a financial year will be allowed to make additional concessional contributions in the next financial year by accessing unused concessional contribution cap amounts carried forward from the previous five years. Although the measures start from 1 July 2018, in practice, only unused amounts of the concessional cap from
End of Financial Year Tax Planning Tips for Individuals, Investors and Trusts
Pay any super contributions intended for the 2018 year by 26 June (so they are cleared to the superfund account by Friday 29 June). You will need to subtract from the threshold any employer superannuation (including super guarantee) that will have been physically paid to your fund in the 2018 Financial Year when calculating the remaining concessional cap of $25,000. From 1 July 2017 you are able to claim a full deduction for personal super contributions you make to super,
End of Financial Year Tax Planning Tips for Businesses
Ensure any eligible bad debts are written off correctly through your accounting software or the decision to write them off is documented correctly in a director’s resolution. Consider the purchase of new assets costing up to $20,000 each (small businesses only – aggregated turnover of less than $10m). This concession has also been extended in the recent Federal Budget 2018-19 to 30 June 2019. Ensure a full stock take is carried out, including scrapping obsolete stock (although not required for eligible small
Part1: Keeping your nest eggs in line – a SMSF approach
Keeping your nest eggs in line With Easter upon us, it’s a good time to be contemplating our nest eggs. The majority of us will retire at some time and ideally enjoy the continuity of living standards. The earlier we make the commitment to start saving, the more likely this is to happen. We’re fortunate in Australia to enjoy a supportive tax regime for superannuation, making it the most attractive long-term savings method. Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF) are now the
Leaping into the New Year
If, like us, you’ve returned from the holidays and had to hit the ground running, you could be thinking 2018 is going to be a different kind of year. If your pre-Christmas planning was effective, you’ll be well positioned to take this in your stride and already be making inroads into the new year workload. If you’re already trying to catch your breath and longing for a weekend break, you may need to take a strategy stop and implement some
