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7 Nov 2023

Unlocking Investment Potential: Borrowing for Property with Your SMSF

Why Consider Property Investment with Your SMSF? Diversifying your SMSF investments beyond traditional assets like stocks and bonds can be a wise decision. Property investment offers several advantages, such as potential rental income and capital appreciation. Here's a brief overview of the benefits: Tax Efficiency: Rental income and capital gains from property held within an SMSF can be taxed lower, potentially boosting your returns. Portfolio Diversification: Adding a property to your SMSF can help spread

3 Nov 2023

Maximise Tax Deductions of Investment Properties with Depreciation

By Jane Purnell

Property depreciation is the wear and tear of property and assets over time. Tax legislation, administered by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) permits owners of income-producing properties to claim approved depreciation as a deduction offset against the income. This allows investors to claim the decline in value of the component parts which make up the investment property, over time. This includes the building structure and plant and equipment assets (See list below). To claim depreciation,

2 Nov 2023

$$$$ to a Family Member- Not as Simple as Yes or No

By Jane Purnell

Whilst it is an easy conversation to ask loved ones including parents for money to buy a home or do renovations, little thought goes into the harder scenario on contemplating how you go about ensuring that those funds are repaid. If you loan monies to your children, will you get your money back? This creates difficulty, especially for the older generation who may be relying on those funds to retire comfortably. It is becoming common

22 Sep 2023

Increased Funding for the Tax Office: What It Means for You

By Jane Purnell

The recent boost in funding for the tax office is set to bring about increased review activity, more ATO guidance, and expanded education campaigns. Understanding how the ATO plans to enhance tax revenue in the future is vital for your business's readiness. Here are our insights on the strategies the ATO might employ: Stricter Enforcement of Existing Laws: Expect further crackdowns based on existing legislation, such as ATO guidance on Division 7A and unpaid present

5 Sep 2023

Demystifying Letters of Administration: What You Need to Know

By Jane Purnell

In the complex world of estate management and probate, you might have encountered the term "Letters of Administration." Although it may sound daunting, this legal phrase plays a crucial role when someone passes away without a valid will or when the appointed executor is unable or unwilling to fulfil their responsibilities. So, what exactly is a Letter of Administration, and why does it matter? This article aims to demystify this concept and shed light on

5 Sep 2023

What is a SMSF?

By Jane Purnell

Take greater control of your retirement savings through a self-managed super fund (SMSF). An SMSF empowers you to oversee how your super is invested. This approach has gained popularity as a retirement savings method. Before transitioning to an SMSF, it's crucial to understand the administrative and compliance requirements associated with it. The information below provides insights into managing your SMSF effectively. What is an SMSF? An SMSF is a trust that manages funds or assets

23 Aug 2023

What is the latest insight on interest rates? Is there relief in sight or only more pain?

By Mark Holzworth

Australian banks announced big profits over the past several weeks, and have been roundly criticised by many believing the fees charged (including interest rates) are excessive. What is not well known is that banks have passed on only 2.73% of the RBA’s (Reserve Bank of Australia) 4.00% rate increases since early 2022 as at June 2023. This has actually been a cushioning effect for borrowers. Banks have been competing aggressively and on average have not

14 Jul 2023

The End of the Low and Middle Income Tax Offset (LMITO)

By Jane Purnell

Beware! Your tax refund may be significantly smaller than anticipated this year. With interest rates continuing to rise, fuel prices reaching record highs, electricity and gas costs skyrocketing, and the price of essential food items increasing, many individuals are relying on their tax refund to alleviate some of the burdens of living expenses. However, they might face disappointment. The government has implemented a significant change to the tax system this year that will exert downward

13 Jul 2023

WHAT IF??

By Jane Purnell

In the past few years, we have encountered numerous challenging situations, such as the global pandemic of CoVid 19, which has caused uncertainty in various aspects of our lives. Our lifestyles have been disrupted, housing has become more uncertain, and the cost of living has continued to rise. These circumstances have forced us to confront an important question: What would happen to our personal and financial affairs if we were unable or incapable of making

13 Jul 2023

ESG (environmental, social impact and good governance) Investing – What is it, should you do it, and how to do it?

By Jane Purnell

There is increasing talk about the type of investing which considers environmental, social impact, and good governance (ESG) factors when making investment decisions. To understand if it is all just hype or whether its an important part of the future of investment let’s explore the topic. What is it? ESG factors can include things like a businesses' carbon emissions, its labour practices, and its board diversity. There are a number of reasons why investors might