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Relevant Contracts, the Payroll Tax Dilemma and Medical Practices

In August 2023, the NSW State Revenue Office ruled that GPs working under fee-for-service arrangements would be employees for the purposes of payroll tax (i.e. relevant contracts), and the Victorian office issued a near-identical ruling at the same..

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Thinking of subdividing? The tax implications and pitfalls of small-scale subdivisions

You’ve got a block of land that’s perfect for a subdivision. The details have all been worked out with Council, the builders, and the bank. But, one important aspect has been left out: the tax implications.

Many small-scale developers often assume..

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Succession: What does it take to hand your business to the next generation?

What is the end game for your business? Succession is not just a topic for a TV series or billionaire families, it’s about successfully transitioning your business and maximising its capital value for you, the owners.

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The 120% technology and skills ‘boost’ deduction

The 120% skills and training, and technology costs deduction for small and medium businesses have passed Parliament. We’ll show you how to maximise your deductions.

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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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Tax Savings for Individuals

It’s that time of year when we all look at what last minute things we can do to maximise tax savings.

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Tax savings for your business

Bring forward the purchase of assets

If there are large assets your business needs to buy (or upgrade), you have until 30 June 2023 to use the temporary full expensing rules. These rules enable businesses with an aggregated turnover of up to $5bn..

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Family Trusts: The ATO’s final position on distributions

Section 100A

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Top 6 Property Investment Taxation Questions Answered

1.  Can I claim deductions on my holiday house?

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What do the ‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay’ reforms mean?

The Government’s ‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay’ legislation passed Parliament on 2 December 2022. We explore the issues.

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