by Quinns_News | Jul 24, 2013 | Accounting News
Changes to your Super The following represents a summary of the major superannuation changes effective from 1 July 2013. 1. Superannuation Guarantee contributions increase – the minimum SG contribution will be raised from 9% to 9.25%. The first increase will be...
by Quinns_News | Jul 17, 2013 | Consumer News
The death of a loved one is a stressful time. The last thing you want is to leave your family without proper care and provisions; therefore it is important for you to have a valid Will. A Will is a document which the law recognises as a means by which a person can...
by Quinns_News | Jul 17, 2013 | Small Business News
ASIC fees under corporations, credit and business name regulations are being increased based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the March quarter 2013. From 1 July 2013, please note the following changes: Common Lodgements Up to 1 July 2013 From 1 July 2013...
by Quinns_News | Jul 10, 2013 | Consumer News
When you become bankrupt, a trustee is appointed to administer your bankruptcy. This may include selling certain assets for the benefits of your creditors. Assets are anything of value you own at the time of becoming bankrupt and anything you buy or receive or become...
by Quinns_News | Jul 10, 2013 | Legal News
It is the responsibility of all businesses to employ legal workers. Legal workers are Australian citizens, permanent residents and non-citizens with Australian visas that allow them to work. Some visas, for example some visitor visas, do not allow non-citizens to work...
by Quinns_News | Jul 3, 2013 | Consumer News
It was recently reported that rental property deductions have surged in recent years as investors prefer bricks and mortar to shares as the preferred investment strategy. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is now targeting more than 110,000 rental property owners...
by Quinns_News | Jun 26, 2013 | Legal News
The end of the financial year is fast approaching – if you operate a business or investments though a trust you will need to have your trust account distribution minutes determined by 30 June. Backed by this year’s federal budget, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) will...
by Quinns_News | Jun 26, 2013 | Consumer News
On 14 May 2013, the government announced in the 2013-14 Budget that it will phase out the net medical expenses tax offset. From 1 July 2013, taxpayers who received the offset in their 2012-13 income tax assessment will continue to be eligible for the offset for the...
by Quinns_News | Jun 19, 2013 | Accounting News
The end of the financial year is fast approaching and there are a range of taxation issues that businesses have to consider. It is important that you are aware of these issues and get everything in order before 30 June 2013. ATO Debts Address any ATO tax debt you may...
by Quinns_News | Jun 19, 2013 | Consumer News
With the end of the financial year just a few weeks away, there is no time to waste in preparing your tax plan. We have compiled a list of tips on the best ways to legally minimise your tax this financial year. Generally speaking, anyone who earns over the tax free...
