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DO YOU HAVE TRUST ISSUES
are a popular choice of structure for carrying on a business in Australia. The main...
September 8, 2016
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HEALTH INSURANCE
I bet you were fed up with the ads on television in respect of health...
September 7, 2016
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TAX ON SUGAR – POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME!
WHY TAX ON SUGAR SHOULD BE HIGH ON THE AGENDA It’s addictive, makes you feel...
September 5, 2016
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BINDING DEATH NOMINATIONS
[kkstarratings] Some people think that their ‘Will’ will cover everything. Many people may be surprised...
September 1, 2016
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What are the tax implications of Uber / Airbnb ?
Tax consequences of making money in the share economy A little while ago I was...
August 15, 2016
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SUPERANNUATION NON CONCESSIONAL BRING-FORWARD RULE
Superannuation NON CONCESSIONAL BRING-FORWARD RULE How does the non concessional bring forward rule work? The...
August 8, 2016
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PPSR – Personal Property Securities Register
 Personal Property Securities Register  (PPSR) In other words ‘Goods/assets debt register’ Did you know that...
August 3, 2016
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Rental properties and your 2016 tax return
[kkstarratings]Rental properties and your 2016 tax return Is this the first year you need to...
July 26, 2016
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Pokemon Go!?
POKEMON GO If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’ll have heard about the...
July 21, 2016
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Why Tax Time Isn’t
Why Tax Time Isn’t It’s been nearly two weeks since I saw my last “It’s...
July 17, 2016
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MANAGING WORK / LIFE BALANCE
THE WORK/LIFE BALANCE Oh, that old chestnut, hey? How do you manage to find...
June 27, 2016
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EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS
EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS Employer obligations are an ongoing consideration for business owners and their employees –...
June 23, 2016
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