Be careful what you wish for

Living life without setting goals is like sailing a ship without having planned a course. We all know the importance of setting goals but why do so few families set short, medium or long term goals. When we prepare financial plans for our clients it is critical that...

Understanding Overtime Meal Expenses

Generally, meals and drinks purchased during work are considered as private expense that is a non-deductible expense to the employee. There is an exception where the employer pays an overtime meal allowance under an industrial award to the employee who is required to...

Superannuation guarantee

Superannuation guarantee contribution is one of the major obligations of a business owner. Generally, superannuation guarantee (SG) payments must be made into complying super funds or retirement savings accounts by the quarterly due dates, which are 28 days after the...

Tax debts: avoiding bankruptcy and prosecution

The ATO has an underlying expectation that taxpayers will pay their tax debts as and when they fall due.  The ATO does not consider itself to be a credit provider and expects that tax debts be given the same priority as all other debts. Tax Debts The ATO will take...

Working Abroad: What are your Tax Obligations?

It is not uncommon for Australian citizens to leave Australia to advance their career goals by exploring job prospects in the overseas market.  Unless certain criteria are satisfied you remain an Australian tax resident. Tax Obligations while working abroad The issue...