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Cap Tax Using Bucket Company

In the lead-up to 30 June, we want you to know why using a “bucket company” can be a great strategy for saving tax on trust profits distributed. PROFITS FROM...

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Tax Deduction Opportunities with Superannuation Contributions

When you retire, your superannuation is likely to become an important source of your income. That’s why it’s a good idea to top it up while you are working. But...

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Avoid extra tax with trust distribution resolutions

Do you have a Discretionary Trust (also known as a Family Trust)? If yes, you MUST keep reading! In the lead-up to 30 June 2024, we want you to be...

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EOFY and How to be Prepared

Current ATO focus areas (3 main points): Work related expenses (WRE). Rental properties. Crypto/digital assets. WRE – mistakes often made: Copy/paste deductions from last year – big ATO target area...

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TPB Proof of Identity Requirements

Client ID verification requirements The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) have introduced new client ID verification rules. All Tax and BAS agents are now required...

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Stapling Super

What is a Stapled Super Fund A stapled super fund is an existing super account linked, or 'stapled', to an individual employee so it follows them as they change jobs...

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Director IDs

As of November 2022 if you are a director, or alternate director of a company that is registered as an Australian Body, or registered foreign company under the Corporations Act 2001 you...

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Single Touch Payroll Phase 2

The team at Think Big Financial Group have scheduled a series of information sessions around some key changes impacting businesses in the coming months. The first of these sessions is...

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What Is The True Impact Of Your Credit Score On Your Borrowing Power?

Your credit score or rating is used by lenders to get a better understanding of any risk they may face when choosing to give you credit or lend you money....

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JobKeeper Scheme – Sole Traders & Other Entities

Following on from our JobKeeper Q&A Call, we wanted to update you with the most current information for the JobKeeper Scheme for Sole Traders and Other Entities as of 16...

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JobKeeper Scheme – Businesses with Employees

Following on from our JobKeeper Q&A Call, we wanted to update you with the most current information for the JobKeeper Scheme as of 16 April 2020.  The ATO has released...

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A helping hand to step into your first home

Struggling to save for a 20% deposit on your first home? A recent Australian Government initiative may allow you to buy your first home with a much smaller deposit and...

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