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Tax System Downsizer

Using the Tax System Downsizer Super Contribution to Maximise Your Super Fund 

Tax law contains penalty taxes if you put more than a set limit into your superannuation.  And one of those exceptions to the excess non-concessional contributions tax triggering is if you make a downsizer super contribution.   Using the DownSizer Super Contribution tax exemption effectively and strategically will allow somebody to increase their SMSF balance.  With […]
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HR Rules

5 HR Rules that Might Surprise You 

Human resources is a deep and complex area.  It ranges from engaging team culture to HR compliance with a range of Fairwork, tax, super and compliance obligations.  And while the use of cloud accounting programs like Xero payroll, together with add-on programs like EmploymentHero and KeyPay are spectacular we still see a range of common […]
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Manage Crypto and the ATO Inside Your SMSF

How to Manage Crypto and the ATO Inside Your SMSF  

As crypto currency like BitCoin and Ethereum become mainstream many clients are looking to invest into crypto currency in their SMSF.  And managing the tax obligations of investing into crypto currency in your SMSF is incredibly important before you begin.  This will typically happen once your grapple the concept of what is a self-managed super […]
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SMSF to Buy House for Kids

How to Use Your Super Fund to Help Your Kids Buy a House

Structuring your tax affairs to help your children buy a house is a common objective for many founders of family owned businesses.  And engaging with your Perth tax accountants to help you structure your tax affairs can create successful outcomes including using your super fund to help your kids buy their first home.   Of course, using […]
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R&D Tax Incentive Work

How does the R&D Tax Incentive Work for Small Businesses? 

The R&D Tax Incentive is a significant boost for small to medium sized business with a turnover of under $20m.  However, the mechanics of understanding “how does the R&D Tax Incentive work for small business” can be a difficult concept to grasp.   Is the R&D Tax Incentive a grant?  The R&D Tax Incentive is not […]
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Australian ATO Purposes

Am I a Tax Resident for Australian ATO Purposes? 

If you are considering any investments or business dealings offshore: then international tax services becomes top-of-mind.  The interplay of taxation and tax administrations across countries can create tax opportunities for the smart tax accountants and tax headaches for those with poorly structured tax advice.  So when engaging with your Perth tax accountant, the most fundamental […]
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