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By Julia Hartman
How Franking Credits are Created: In simple terms, imagine an Australian company makes a $100 profit. It pays $30 tax on it and pays a $70 cash dividend to its one shareholder, an Australian resident. The shareholder also receives a tax credit for the $30. As a result, the shareholder declares $100 in income in …
So what do you do if you realise, after reading the amazing information on our web site or facebook page, that you have missed something in a previous tax return? Don’t worry, you can amend that return and don’t let the ATO fob you off with the 2 year limit as there are many ways …
Holding property in your own superannuation fund is not for everyone but can be well worth considering for the tax benefits and asset protection advantages. This blog is food for thought to prepare you for a discussion with your Accountant, make sure you have that discussion before you sign a contract. I make clients who …
Claw some of that interest back off your bank and use it to make principle repayments. Interest rates are low, really low, especially if you have a principle and interest loan secured by your home. In fact Westpac are offering competitive interest rates and even rebates to cover the costs of transferring and setting up …
Transferring Residential Property To Your SMSF If you own a property that you want to transfer to your SMSF the transaction must take place at market value but it must also be a property that is used “wholly and exclusively” in a business, though not necessarily your business. Commercial property is fine of course as …