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Accounting & taxation
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Investment portfolio advice & management
Superannuation including self-managed superannuation funds
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Crowdfunding and tax

Some serious money can be raised through crowdfunding, using internet platforms, mail-order & events, to find supporters and raise funds for a project or venture. Generally the ATO is more likely than not to take an interest and will be on the lookout to make sure any tax obligations are not overlooked.

The question of how much a person needs to confidently launch into their retirement years very much requires an individual answer. The more the better may seem to be an obvious response, but the answer is made all the more complicated by several unknown factors, such as how long they will.

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The work Christmas party

By now some businesses have, or will soon, celebrate Christmas festivities with employees, but how is FBT applied to these activities? Fringe benefits provided by you, an associate, or under a third party arrangement to any employees and their associates, may attract FBT. And what about gifts to employees and clients?

As the FBT year runs from 1 April to 31 March, the months of October to December marks the “third quarter” of the FBT year, and so here is an overview of the FBT elements that can attract the ATO’s attention. It can also be a timely period for a compliance check-up.

You have already lodged your 2017-18 tax return and received your notice of assessment saying that everything is as discussed, but then realise you left something out, or accidentally included an extra deduction. There’s no need to panic — you do have the option to make it right!

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Get a clear view with a private ruling

Any taxpayer can apply for a private ruling where they have a concern that their circumstances may put them in an unusual tax position. It may be a particular transaction or event, or you may be looking to minimise the risk of an unanticipated tax outcome on the back of an out-of-the-ordinary financial arrangement.

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Inside this issue:

Economic Update. US and China trade update; The Australian economy property update and what has prompted the decline in property prices?
Keeping up on super contributions during volatility. Those who ease back on their voluntary contributions may be acting against their best long-term interests.
The cost of retirement. How much do you need to live a comfortable lifestyle? Forward planning now can make all the difference in the future.
The four principles of low-volatility equity investment.

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Useful client resources

2018-19 Lodgement Rates and Thresholds Guide Download

2017-18 Tax Return Checklist for Individuals Download

2017-18 Tax Return Checklist for Companies, Partnerships, Trusts and Other Business Download

2018 Individual Income Tax Return Information Sheet Download

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