TAX MATTERS | 2019 Budget Edition

The Federal Budget was announced by the Government for the 2019 financial year.  The 2019 Federal Budget focuses on rewarding hard-working Australians while also supporting the vulnerable. 2019 is offering a business growth-based Budget with investment to the vocational education and training (VET) sector for building job skills to better tomorrow. Discover the latest changes to...

Tax Matters | 2019 Quarter 1

Tax Matters, a quarterly newsletter in which Tax Strategies for You and Your Business are shared. In this edition, we discuss the tax implications for resettlement of trust as well as tax traps the ATO is watching. Find the latest on the instant asset write-off for small businesses to be extended and increased and  a scam warning from ATO. Click here to read...

Business Matters | Q1 2019

Business Matters, a quarterly newsletter in which Strategies for Managing Your Business are shared. In this edition, we discuss how to make the most of 2019, supporting a grieving employee and the common FBT errors employers make. Find out the latest on proposed tax changes to Division 7A, cash flow management tips and updates to Single Touch Payroll. Learn more about ethical business...

Tax Matters | Q3 2018

Tax Matters, a quarterly newsletter in which Tax Strategies for You and Your Business are shared. In this edition, we discuss, Single Touch Payroll authorisations, the ATO’s new guidelines for FBT exemption on vehicles, the ATO phone scam alert and find out everything you need to know about how the government is fast-tracking tax cuts for small and medium businesses. Click here to...

Tax Matters | Q2 2018

Tax Matters, a quarterly newsletter in which Tax Strategies for You and Your Business are shared. In this edition, we discuss the changes to GST at settlement forms. PLUS! Learn more about the targeted amendments to Division 7A rule and find out how super death benefits are taxed. Also, a final comment on claiming the $20,000 instant asset write-off. Click here to read...

Business Matters | Q3 2018

Business Matters, a quarterly newsletter in which Strategies for Managing Your Business are shared. In this edition, we discuss Hiring for cultural fit, offer a guide on re-branding for your small business and advice on whether you should enter a partnership. Get the latest information about creating an agile workplace, dealing with conflicts of interest  as well as how the ATO is...

Marsden Stantons | Budget Edition 2018

The Federal Budget was announced by the Government for the 2018 financial year.  Our latest newsletter focuses on the government’s introduction of the Personal Income Tax Plan, the new measures concerning superannuation, and commitment to improving integrity measures.  Find out the latest news about the threat of Bitcoin tax scammers to Australian taxpayers. Click here to read...

Marsden Stantons- Year End Strategies 20...

Our latest newsletter discusses a number of strategies to implement before the 30th  June 2018. In this issue, we discuss how to prepare for the year end, tax tips for investment properties, preparing for Single Touch Payroll, keeping on top of your bookkeeping, the ATO targeting holiday homes. Check out our super strategies for the end of financial year and year end checklist for...

Business Matters – Q2 2018

Business Matters, a quarterly newsletter in which Strategies for Managing Your Business are shared. In this edition, we discuss Harassment & #MeToo movement, Single Touch Payroll, year end mistakes and the ACCC’s priorities for 2018.  Find tips on handing the family business over to your kids, making better business decisions, defining business values  and social...

Tax Matters Q1 2018

Tax Matters, a quarterly newsletter in which Tax Strategies for You and Your Business are shared. In this edition, we discuss the ATO focus on Lifestyle assets and private pursuits that generate deductions or are mischaracterised as business activities. PLUS! Are you aware of the Changes to Rental Property Deductions and the FBT issues to be aware of? Also, a final comment on the...