by Quinns_News | Jan 16, 2013 | Accounting News
As part of the 2012-13 Budget announcement, the Australian Government outlined proposed changes to Parenting Payment that will affect single and partnered parents who have been receiving Parenting Payment prior to 1 July 2006. The government has also made changes to...
by Quinns_News | Jan 16, 2013 | Small Business News
From the 2012-13 income year amendments have been made to the small business concessions. These amendments only apply if you are a small business that has an aggregated turnover of less than $2 million. Aggregated turnover includes the annual turnover of your small...
by Quinns_News | Jan 9, 2013 | Accounting News
Land tax is a tax levied on the owners of land in NSW as at midnight on 31 December of each year. In general, your principal place of residence (your home) or land used for primary production (a farm) is exempt from land tax. Landowners are generally liable for land...
by Quinns_News | Jan 9, 2013 | Consumer News
Superannuation is specifically designed to help you save and invest for your retirement – it’s all about helping you take control of your own retirement, rather than rely on the age pension. Changing the way you think about super can make a major difference to...
by Quinns_News | Dec 20, 2012 | Accounting News
The ATO have recently spent $250 million on computer upgrades and are now generating even more notices, demands, garnishee orders, winding up notices and audit letters than ever before. They are charged with obtaining as much of the $4 billion of outstanding tax as...
by Quinns_News | Dec 12, 2012 | Accounting News
On 29 June 2012, changes were made to the tax laws to reduce the scope for companies to engage in fraudulent phoenix activity or to escape liabilities and payments of employee entitlements. These changes protect worker’s entitlements and strengthen...
by Quinns_News | Dec 12, 2012 | Financial Planning News
Christmas is fast approaching and another year is coming to a close. While you put your feet up over the break, take some time to reflect on 2012 and mentally prepare for the year ahead. Ask yourself the following questions: • What did (or didn’t) I achieve in...
by Quinns_News | Dec 5, 2012 | Small Business News
Let’s face it, Christmas is expensive. So if you’re looking to save a little extra cash this Christmas, follow these tax tips for your small business. Christmas is a time for giving, and your business can claim a tax deduction for any donations the business makes to...
by Quinns_News | Dec 5, 2012 | Accounting News
As a small business owner, tackling the day to day running of your business, it is important to remember that your next quarterly Business Activity Statement (BAS) is only around the corner. Lodging your BAS on time not only fulfils one of your obligations to the ATO,...
by Quinns_News | Dec 5, 2012 | Tax Advice and Updates
The law in regards to motor vehicle usage for work can be quite complex. Under certain circumstances you can claim a deduction for expenses that you incur in using your car for work. Regardless of what you may hear from friends and family, it is important to know you...
