Some employers, who are commendably anxious to protect their employees and clients from the drink/driving laws, also pay for taxis to take employees to and from the place of entertainment.

Ensuring clients make the most of the contribution caps is one of the most important parts of tax planning, so what mistakes prevent clients from claiming deductions for personal superannuation contributions?

The Christmas break-up party and/or gifts to employees can be exempt from Fringe Benefits if a few rules are followed.

SMSFs holding collectables need to ensure they are compliant under the incoming regulations applicable from 1 July 2016.

The tax office has issued a warning to taxpayers and their advisers against misusing partnerships with private company partners to avoid tax.

Budgeting, cash flow and Super are all very important to better financial management and the attainment of long-term goal.

“Is your mother proud of you”?    

Many taxpayers will owe tax in July 2016, instead of receive a refund.

SuperStream is the Government’s prescription for making super contributions electronically in a standard format, with linked data and payments.  This applies to all employers making super contributions.

Despite the persistent warnings, there continues to be a range of difficulties associated with binding death benefit nominations (BDBNs) so it’s important SMSF practitioners and their clients are aware of the common traps.

Does your organisation conduct fundraising activities for a charitable purpose? If so it may be required to hold a Fundraising Licence.

 As you may be aware, the 2015 federal budget has introduced a cap on the exempt FBT benefits available to Public Benevolent Institutions (PBI’s).