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Protecting your super from scams
With more than $4 trillion in superannuation, it's no surprise scammers see it as a goldmine. ASIC has warned Australians to be on high alert after a rise in pushy sales tactics and false promises designed to lure people into risky super switches. Read more...here.
Family trusts are great, but be aware of disadvantages
The tax advantages of using a family trust are well known - in particular, the ability to split income among family members so that a lower effective tax rate applies to the income. This unlike the case where one person derives all the income or the trust itself is liable to pay tax on it. Read more...here.
The CGT Retirement Exemption Concession: What a boon!
If you run a small business and sell it - or some of its asset(s) - and make a capital gain, the CGT "retirement exemption" may be invaluable to reduce or eliminate the tax payable on the gain. Read more...here.
Helping your kids buy their first home using super
If you want to give your children a head start on saving for their first home, the First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS) is worth considering. Read more...here.
Tax on redundancy payments explained
If you're made redundant, you may receive a lump sum payout. While this can provide financial breathing room, it's important to understand how that money is taxed. Read more...here.
Car claims for electric vehicles
Working out the cost of electricity used to run your electric vehicle (EV) where you use the vehicle for business purposes and you use the logbook method for making your claim for car expenses is a little more complex than monitoring the cost of fuel used to run an all petrol vehicle. Read more...here.
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The full text of the Tax Practitioners Board disclosure requirements and guidance may be found here.
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