Employee Share Scheme Tax Implications

(Part 2 securities acquired post 2009 financial year) Following the e-alert published last week, this article will consider the potential tax implications if you acquired securities under an employee share scheme on or after 1 July 2009.  Due to amendments to the tax...

Superannuation Borrowing

Superannuation borrowing is arguably the fastest growing area of superannuation investment.  There is an increasing demand for superannuants to take more control of their superannuation. During the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) many superannuants were cashing in their...

How the 2012-13 Budget Will Affect Your Business

This is a short summary of The Budget for the 2012-13 financial year. Benefits to Businesses Helping business to invest •  Allowing companies to carry back tax losses so they get a refund against tax paid in the previous year, providing a tax benefit of up to $300,000...

Capital Gains Tax from Shares and Units

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is the tax you pay on a capital gain. It is not a separate tax, just part of your income tax. The most common way you make a capital gain (or capital loss) is by selling assets such as real estate, shares or managed fund investments. For CGT...