by Quinns_News | Apr 24, 2018 | Blog
The significance of the location of your assets While succession laws vary between the states and territories in Australia, all Australian jurisdictions allow a Will-maker to dispose of their property as they wish. If you have a Will, the location of the property...
by Quinns_News | Apr 24, 2018 | Blog
When is a motor vehicle log book necessary? When you use this method you must keep a log book for all motor cars as defined below: The concept of a car is a statutory defined term and basically means a motor vehicle (except a motor cycle or similar vehicle) designed...
by Quinns_News | Mar 21, 2018 | Blog
Although we are only at the tip of the iceberg of blockchain’s immense potential, industry leaders like Bob Greifeld, CEO of Nasdaq, have already pegged the emerging technology as “the biggest opportunity set we can think of over the next decade”.i From the humble...
by Quinns_News | Mar 21, 2018 | Blog
What’s the difference? There are two types of tenancy agreements. A fixed tenancy agreement has a term for a specified period of time (e.g. 6 months or 1 year etc.) and will include an end date. A fixed term can be used at either the start of tenancy or at the...
by Quinns_News | Mar 21, 2018 | Blog
When purchasing or selling a property or offering finance, you need a clearance certificate. A clearance certificate provides certainty to purchasers regarding their withholding obligations. It confirms the withholding tax is not applicable to the transaction. What is...
by Quinns_News | Mar 14, 2018 | Blog
It probably comes as no surprise to anyone that there is a significant under insurance gap between what we would need to maintain our standard of living should the unthinkable happen, and what we are actually covered for in the way of insurance. Australia is one of...
by Quinns_News | Mar 14, 2018 | Blog
Broadly speaking, employees who travel overnight in carrying out their work are usually entitled to claim a tax deduction for the cost of meals, accommodation and/or incidentals (e.g., taxi fares) they incur in connection with that travel. If you have employees that...
by Quinns_News | Mar 14, 2018 | Blog
If a person (or debtor) owes you or your business more than $5,000 you may be able to apply to make them bankrupt. Before making someone bankrupt If a person is having trouble paying their debts, they may approach you as a creditor for assistance. Creditors are...
by Quinns_News | Mar 7, 2018 | Blog
Australians buying their first home or downsizing in retirement are about to receive a helping hand thanks to new superannuation rules which come into effect on July 1. From that date, first home buyers will be able to contribute up to $30,000 into their super fund...
by Quinns_News | Mar 7, 2018 | Blog
The legislation to introduce the purchaser GST withholding regime for supplies of new residential property has been introduced into Parliament. Once enacted, the changes will come into effect from 1 July 2018. The new regime will require purchasers of new residential...
