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Monthly Archives: December 2014
Letter to Senator Cormann, Acting Assistant Treasurer on Earnouts
I had one of those “what are they doing” moments and sent this letter to the Government. I feel better now that I have written it but it won’t do anything… Come on Treasury, prove me wrong… Senator, Many thanks … Continue reading
Posted in Tax Policy
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Rental property mistakes…
The Commissioner has let us know some of the common errors they find in returns with rental properties. And it is quite a list: – Stamp duty on the transfer of property. Unless you live in the ACT this is … Continue reading
Posted in Income Tax
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Why wont people prepare their own return?
In the 2012 year there were 12.7 individual tax returns lodged with the ATO. 9.2 million of these were lodged by tax agents. Given that just over a quarter of all of these individual returns were nil tax payable, this … Continue reading
Posted in Income Tax, Tax Policy
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What are we waiting for in tax and super – Announced but unenacted changes…
Next year we will be looking at a Government White paper on reforming the tax system (what did I do in 2008 on the Henry Review?!?!?!). And this time we will review the tax system with failing public finances. But … Continue reading
Posted in Legislation, Tax Policy
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Making super for employers “a little bit” easier
Nothing is for free – except the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House. So have you thought about whether you or your clients should be using this system? The Small Business Superannuation Clearing House is a free online super payment service … Continue reading
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End of Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements? And a whole lot more!
I do hope so… In the final report of the Financial System Inquiry undertaken by David Murray, the main recommendation that applies to Self Managed Super is to remove the exception to borrowing for limited recourse borrowing arrangements. I have seen this done wrong … Continue reading
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The End of Excess Contributions Tax Mark 2
In the Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2014 Measures No 7) Bill 2014 we finally get the final rules that will allow the refund of excess non-concessional contributions. We have discussed this change when it was released as draft legislation. But the final legislation … Continue reading
Posted in Legislation, Planning Idea, Super
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