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Don’t get caught paying CGT on your home!

Generally speaking, you do not have to pay capital gains tax (CGT) on any capital gain you make when you dispose of your main residence. But how do you prove that a certain property is your main residence? A recent decision by the administrative Appeals Tribunal has...

4 Recent Business Tax Changes

There are a number of tax changes coming into effect as of 1 July 2014 that will affect all businesses. As a business owner, you need to ensure you are keeping up to date with all tax changes to make sure you are doing what’s right for your business and its employees....

Common Small Business Risks

If you currently own or are thinking of starting a small business, you should be aware of the most common risks that small business are faced with. This enables you to be better prepared, and deal with these risks appropriately. Here are some common risks and how to...

Think twice before you spam!

One click or press of a button and your product, service, land or investment or business opportunity can appear in the hands of as many people as you can find contact details for. It is a tempting thought, but you should be aware of the laws which govern what you can...

ATO’s Project DO IT: Disclose Offshore Income Today

In recent years, the ATO has become more sophisticated in sharing information with overseas jurisdictions. Operating until 19 December 2014, the ATO is encouraging people to voluntarily disclose any income and assets hidden offshore in return for significantly lighter...

Budgeting Tips for Small Businesses

Time and time again, small business owners struggle because they don’t have an up-to-date budget for their business or simply do not have the time to prepare one. The importance of a budget cannot be stressed enough as it is a vital tool that will help you with your...