by Quinns_News | Dec 7, 2016 | Blog
As an Australian resident for tax purposes you are liable to pay an income tax on your taxable income which is calculated by subtracting allowable deductions from assessable income. The greater the deductions that you can claim, the smaller will be the taxable income...
by Quinns_News | Nov 30, 2016 | Blog
The development of an application or app as it is more commonly referred to has created another avenue for individuals to derive income. It seems their is an opportunity for individuals to develop an app for anything, whether it has a specific functional purpose or it...
by Quinns_News | Nov 30, 2016 | Blog
On 12 November 2016 the Treasury Legislation Amendment (Small Business and Unfair Contract Terms) Act 2015 (Cth) (“the Act”) came into effect amending both the Australian Consumer Law and the Australian Securities and Investment Commission Act 2001 (Cth). The Act...
by Quinns_News | Nov 23, 2016 | Blog
As of July 1 2016 all state and territory revenue collection agencies will be collecting and required to report to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) information about all transfers of freehold or leasehold interests in real property. Transfers of real property may...
by Quinns_News | Nov 16, 2016 | Blog
If you are working as a builder or independent contractor you will have negotiated a fee for your services and this will form part of your contract. While operating under a contract allows certain level of freedom it is important you are aware of when your contract...
by Quinns_News | Nov 16, 2016 | Blog
Whilst most of the changes to the superannuation legislation, proposed in the recent Federal Budget, take effect from 1 July 2017, it would be prudent to review their impact on your retirement strategy now. Are you 49 and over? The tax deductible superannuation...
by Quinns_News | Nov 9, 2016 | Blog
The Tax Laws Amendment (Tax Incentives for Innovation) Bill 2016, received Royal Assent on 5 May 2016. It contains tax incentives to implement the Government’s “National Innovation and Science Agenda” by supporting innovation in Australian culture. It aims to support...
by Quinns_News | Nov 2, 2016 | Blog
All Australian residents and entities must meet their tax obligations. Australian residents are required to pay tax on worldwide income. Whereas foreign residents are required to pay income tax on all income that has its source in Australia. Below are the tax rates...
by Quinns_News | Nov 2, 2016 | Blog
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) requires businesses to inform them when a change occurs to any previously lodged details. ASIC provides an opportunity for companies to review their lodged details each year on their ASIC Annual Company...
by Quinns_News | Oct 26, 2016 | Blog
Generally deductions for business related expenses such as start up costs, business restructuring, the costs of defending against a takeover and the costs of ceasing business are eligible for deduction over a 5 year period. However, as of 1 July 2015 the Government...
