by Peter Ristevski | Mar 11, 2024 | Discretionary Trusts, Family Trusts, Tax & Accounting
What is a Discretionary Trust? When you establish a discretionary trust, the trustee will legally own an asset(s) for the benefit of one or more other people. A discretionary trust can also be called a family trust if the members/ beneficiaries are part of your...
by Peter Ristevski | Feb 29, 2024 | ATO, How To, Small Business, Tax & Accounting
The Tax Office will begin applying penalties from the middle of next month where businesses have failed to lodge a Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR) from 2023. The ATO has warned businesses that pay contractors to provide certain services to lodge their taxable...
by Investment Plus Accounting Group | Feb 25, 2024 | Income Tax, Superannuation, Tax & Accounting, Tax Deductions
As the second half of financial year unfolds, taxpayers may be exploring ways to reduce their tax liabilities before June 2024. One often overlooked avenue for tax savings lies within the superannuation system, specifically through the strategic utilisation of unused...
by Investment Plus Accounting Group | Jan 29, 2024 | Income Tax, Tax & Accounting, Tax Deductions
If you’re a taxpayer, you will be paying less tax from July. The federal government has committed to shifting tax cuts that were legislated half a decade ago to provide more benefits to low- and middle-income workers. It breaks an election promise not to touch...
by Investment Plus Accounting Group | Nov 29, 2023 | Finance and Loans, Investment Property, Mortgages
In the real estate market, the past 18 months have witnessed a series of twists and turns, with interest rates taking centre stage. Mortgage holders find themselves grappling with the implications of 13 consecutive rate hikes on their financial well-being. A critical...
