Paul Osborne and Katina Curtis(Australian Associated Press) A major review has called for a lift in the GST rate or a broader base, 20 years on from the introduction of the consumption tax.But the arc …
End of Financial Year (EOFY) Tax Tips and Super Strategies
With so many of us working from home recently, your EOFY tax preparation may be a little different this year. Here, we take a look at how to claim working from home deductions, some smart strategies …
Rebecca Gredley(Australian Associated Press) Jobkeeper Support PlanWorkers will get $1500 per fortnight through their employersIt’s equal to about 70 per cent of the median wageTotal cost of $130 bill …
Federal government tightens foreign investment rules
(Australian Associated Press)The federal government has tightened foreign investment rules after global fears about the economic impact of the coronavirus caused the value of Australian businesses to …
(Australian Associated Press) New rules are now in place allowing early access to superannuation as thousands of Australians lose their jobs and livelihoods due to the economic impact of the coronavir …
MoneySmart (ASIC) Lower tax on your investments can help you reach your financial goals sooner. But don’t choose an investment based on tax benefits alone. How investment income is taxed You need to i …
With the Liberal National Coalition having secured another term of power in Canberra, we now have a clearer view of what we can expect in terms of key policies on tax and superannuation moving forward …
As of July 1, 2017, some major changes to superannuation will come into effect. These changes will impact how, and how much, you can contribute to super over your lifetime. We break down the key chang …
Budget 2015: How changes to this year’s Budget may affect you
We left the response to the budget by IAS until August so that you can revisit it again now that you are finalising your household and business budgets for this financial year. We haven’t provided you …
Changes to insurance from Industry Superannuation Funds
If you’re relying on your superannuation fund for life and disability insurance, there are some big changes happening in the industry that you should be aware of, as well as a new way of getting the c …