How to deal with conflict in the family business

If you are a family running a business you will inevitability have conflict. The conflict might be over financial matters, the tax structuring, how you talk to each other, the business strategy, remuneration or just the colour of your business cards. Conflict is normal. And conflict is a good thing. It challenges how the business […]
Helping the kids buy their first home: taxation and superannuation

Many families will have systems in place when their kids buy their first home. Just like they help with all taxation, investment and superannuation concessions. Because the purchase of the first home is a large investment decision and the success of the child’s home ownership will impact on how the legacy is transferred. And with […]
Getting ready for the end of financial year

The end of financial year is a great time for family business accountants and tax advisors. Families and businesses across Perth are normally calling their accounting taxation and business advisors for any last minute strategies coming up to 30 June. Your trust distribution minute is important Many accountants have created a discretionary trust. And […]
What are the tax consequences of buying a holiday home?

At this time of year many Perth families travel down south. The idea of buying a holiday home always comes to mind. And once you look at the costs of owning a holiday home Perth business families always think about the tax outcome of buying holiday homes. Because if a holiday home becomes tax deductible […]