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2016 Federal Budget Superannuation Reforms: Are you clear on what non-concessional contributions you can contribute in a year?

Blog, latest news | September 21, 2016

With the Government abandoning it’s policy to introduce a $500,000 lifetime cap for non-concessional contributions are you clear on what non-concessional contributions you can now make to superannuation? Non-concessional contributions are contributions that are made to super from after-tax income or savings. Instead of going forward with its proposed $500,000 lifetime cap on after-tax contributions, […]

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Federal Government Scraps $500,000 Superannuation Cap Measure

Blog, latest news | September 15, 2016

The Federal Government has dropped its $500,000 superannuation cap measure. In a move aimed at placating the Coalition back-bench and ensuring the passage of the Government’s broader superannuation package through the Parliament, Treasurer Scott Morrison confirmed the changes to the cap measure today. The Treasurer said the $500,000 lifetime non-concessional cap will be replaced by

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Don’t Miss Out On Legitimate Tax Deductions! Claim Depreciation – Reduce Tax – Improve Cashflow

Blog, latest news | September 8, 2016

The Australian Taxation Office recently reported that approximately 80% of investors are not claiming depreciation on their investment properties. Our guess as to why that happens is because, when it comes to finances, it can all get a bit confusing? But we are here to help you, so we want to offer you a solution…

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Share Trading: Are You Paying Up To $29.95 For A Trade? What If It Only Cost You $9.50!

Blog, latest news | September 7, 2016

We have been working with Self Wealth for over a year now, and they have just released their Self Wealth Trading Platform! If you come through The A Firm, you only pay a $2.00 per month subscription fee for the platform, rather than $9.95 if you went directly to Self-Wealth.

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Find Out Your Competitive Advantage

Blog, latest news | September 1, 2016

The world would be boring if every person was the same and businesses are no different. It is very hard to come up with a business idea that is completely unique and even if you do, chances are someone will eventually create something very similar to what you are offering.

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Create Better Habits for 2017 Tax Time

Blog, latest news | September 1, 2016

At the start of a new year, many of us come up with a list of resolutions for the next 365 days. We pledge to work out more, eat better or even take that once-in-a-lifetime trip we’ve been planning for forever.

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Why Online Accounting Is Critical For Small Businesses

Blog, latest news | August 29, 2016

Running a business and being your own boss has its benefits, but with that comes the ongoing management of the cogs and wheels that make it all work. The biggest one is managing finances.

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4 Top Tips For Making Big Financial Decisions

Blog, latest news | August 25, 2016

When it comes to taking that next step in your financial future, it can be really difficult to know if you are making the right choices?

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Fuel Tax Credit Rates Increased From 1 August 2016.

Blog, latest news | August 24, 2016

Rates are indexed twice a year in line with the consumer price index (CPI) and will change again in February 2017. Rates also changed on 1 July 2016 due to a change in the road user charge and the re-introduction of excise duty rates on biofuels.

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Is Your SMSF Rental Property, Being Rented To A Related Party….

Blog, latest news | August 19, 2016

Please be aware of the following, so this doesn’t happen to you!

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