by Quinns_News | Jun 15, 2009 | Legal News
Make your Wishes Binding It is commonly known that a current and valid Will ensures that your assets will be distributed as per your wishes upon your passing. What is not so commonly known is that superannuation fund death benefits do not form part of your estate and...
by Quinns_News | Jun 9, 2009 | Small Business News
Keeping your sales or purchase process clear and simple is perhaps one of the most fundamental aspects of doing business (and doing business well), yet it is often overlooked in lieu of more complex or intricate ideas. Smart and Simple Wins the Sale It is a well known...
by Quinns_News | Jun 1, 2009 | Tax Advice and Updates
In the recent federal Budget the Government has confirmed that the proposed Investment Allowance will definitely be going ahead. In addition, they have increased the allowance for eligible small businesses from 30% to 50%. Following are a few frequently asked...
by Quinns_News | May 25, 2009 | Tax Advice and Updates
Do you know what deductions you are eligible to claim as a home based business owner? Are you getting the maximum tax return due to you? You may be able to legally maximise your return simply by expanding your knowledge of what you are eligible to claim. Running a...
by Quinns_News | May 18, 2009 | Consumer News
The recent budget announcement has got people talking. As with most Government announcements there are always polarised opinions with regards to the issues that have, or have not, been addressed. With the latest announcement it would seem that the Rudd government has...
by Quinns_News | May 11, 2009 | Tax Advice and Updates
Whilst tax fraud is something that we all know is an extremely bad idea, some people still attempt to try their luck at outsmarting the Australian Tax Office. The regulatory processes and auditing procedures that are in place are strict and rigorous so there is little...
by Quinns_News | May 4, 2009 | Legal News
In a recent release by the Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, it was announced that the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has agreed to implement a plan that will see the introduction of a uniform and nationwide regulatory system across the Australian legal...
by Quinns_News | Apr 27, 2009 | Consumer News
Jump onto this Deal The proposed 30 June deadline for the Government’s First Home Owner Boost scheme is seeing our financial institutions inundated with loan applications as first time buyers rush to take advantage of up to $24,000 in bonus payments. Whilst there is...
by Quinns_News | Apr 20, 2009 | Legal News
On 12 December 2008 the NSW Government introduced the first stage of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 (SEPP). The main intention of the Code is to streamline the previously inconsistent development assessment...
by Quinns_News | Apr 14, 2009 | Small Business News
For most people, taking a holiday may seem like the last thing on their mind at the moment. However, it may well be that is just what you, and the Australian economy needs. A large number of working Australians have a significant amount of accumulated annual leave...