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Minimise your personal tax: 2024 tax planning guide

Now's the time to review what strategies you can use to minimise your tax before 30 June 2024. 

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Guide to Business Tax Planning 2024

Imagine what you could do with tax saved? 

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Electric vehicles causing sparks

The Fringe Benefits Tax year (FBT) ends on 31 March. We explore the problem areas regarding electric vehicles that are likely to attract the ATO’s attention.   

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How to take advantage of the 1 July super cap increase

From 1 July 2024, the amount you can contribute to super will increase. We show you how to take advantage of the change. 

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Getting back what you put in: Loans to get a business started

It’s not uncommon for business owners to pour their money into a business to get it up and running and to sustain it until it can survive on its own. A recent case highlights the dangers of taking money out of a company without carefully considering..

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Can my SMSF invest in property development?

Australians love property and the lure of a 15% preferential tax rate on income during the accumulation phase, and potentially no tax during retirement, is a strong incentive for many SMSF trustees to dream of large returns from property..

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Stage 3 personal income tax cuts redesigned

The personal income tax cuts legislated to commence on 1 July 2024 will be realigned and redistributed under a proposal released by the Federal Government.

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The key influences of 2024

Uncertainty has reigned over the last few years, but can we expect more consistency as we head into 2024? We explore some of the key issues and influences.

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2024 - Portfolio diversification is key

The ‘Santa Claus Rally’ arrived for global share markets as the long-awaited pivot in monetary policy from the US Federal Reserve arrived at its December meeting. Although the Fed kept the federal funds rate target on hold, it flagged the current..

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What changed on 1 July 2023?

Employers and business

  • Superannuation guarantee increases to 11% from 10.5%
  • National and Award minimum wage increases take effect.
  • The minimum salary that must be paid to a sponsored employee - the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold -..
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