by Quinns_News | Jun 2, 2010 | Consumer News
Superannuation is one of the most tax-effective ways of saving for retirement. But it is important to ensure that you save enough money to live comfortably. For most people, after their home, superannuation will be the largest asset they have once they finish work. I...
by Quinns_News | May 31, 2010 | Accounting News
The new Associations Incorporation Act 2009 NSW has introduced a number of changes to help associations run more effectively. Most of these changes have been designed to modernise the law, reduce red tape and allow more flexibility for associations. There will now be...
by Quinns_News | May 26, 2010 | Consumer News
The General Employee Entitlements and Redundancy Scheme (GEERS) is a basic payment program designed to assist employees who have lost their jobs as a result of their employer’s insolvency and still have certain employee entitlements owing to them. The Department of...
by Quinns_News | May 24, 2010 | Small Business News
The Global Finance Crisis was a trying time in the lifecycle of any business. The good news is that we are seeing some softening effects from the GFC and there are certainly things that you are able to do to help your business run smoothly: Turn negatives in to...
by Quinns_News | May 19, 2010 | Accounting News
There are many reasons why homeowners may choose to change their current principal place of residence (PPOR) into an investment property. Whether it is because they are looking to upgrade to a larger – or perhaps downsize to a smaller – model, and wish to retain the...
by Quinns_News | May 17, 2010 | Accounting News
In a move to make the payment of Superannuation contributions simpler for small business owners The Australian Government is introducing a free online Clearing House Service. The service will be available to small businesses with less than 20 employees from July 2010....
by Quinns_News | May 12, 2010 | Consumer News
The Hon Wayne Swan MP, handed down the Labour Government’s 2010 Budget yesterday evening, Tuesday 11 May. The key elements of the recent budget are: Setting the highest standards for responsible fiscal management, with the budget returning to surplus in 2012-13, three...
by Quinns_News | May 5, 2010 | Accounting News
Australia’s Future Tax System Review (AFTS), most commonly known as the “Henry Review” was released on 2 May 2010. The focus of the AFTS is a new Resource Super Profits Tax (RSPT) and the government intends this to be the first step in a ten year tax reform agenda....
by Quinns_News | May 3, 2010 | Financial Planning News
Consider for a moment what your most important business assets are. Your initial thoughts might include the obvious and tangible items, such as plant and equipment, motor vehicles or property. In many cases however, the most valuable asset is the intangible value of...
by Quinns_News | Apr 21, 2010 | Consumer News
New Legislation you need to know about The new National Consumer Credit Protection Legislation 2009 took effect on 1 April 2010. Under the new laws, if you currently engage in credit activities under state or territory legislation, and you want to continue to engage...
