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Lockwood & Ward
Dec 19, 20192 min read
Novated Lease Vs Car Loan, which one is right for you?
When purchasing a vehicle it is important to choose the right option for you. A common question we ask ourselves in this situation is, is...
Australian Taxation Office
Dec 3, 20194 min read
Fringe benefits tax and Christmas parties
Be more informed on FBT and Christmas Parties. The Australian Taxation Office have released the below article regarding this topic....
Lockwood & Ward
Nov 26, 20193 min read
Home Loan Health Check
We all regularly check our personal health, but do we check our financial health in particular our home loan. If you fail to review your...
Lockwood & Ward
Jul 19, 20191 min read
How to create a myGov account and link it to the ATO
Please watch the video below published by the Australian Taxation Office for a step to step guide on how to create a myGov account and...
Lockwood & Ward
Jun 20, 20193 min read
How Single Touch Payroll will impact you
Single Touch Payroll or STP is a new regulation that will change how information such as wages, super contributions, PAYG withheld etc is...
Australian Taxation Office
Jun 19, 20193 min read
Unreported ‘cash in hand’ payments to workers no longer tax deductible
Be more informed on tax changes that may impact you. The Australian Taxation Office have released the below article regarding cash in...
Lockwood & Ward
May 14, 20192 min read
2019 End of Financial Year Checklist
Maximise your tax deductions for the 2018-19 financial year by planning and reviewing your records. Here are top tips for businesses and...
Lockwood & Ward
May 6, 20191 min read
What you need to know about Division 293 Tax
What is Division 293 tax? Division 293 tax is a tax introduced by the Australian Government to increase tax on superannuation fund...
Lockwood & Ward
Apr 15, 20197 min read
GST Withholding Regime on Property
During the 2017/18 budget the government publicised that they would be introducing a GST Withholding Regime for the property industry....
Lockwood & Ward
Mar 10, 20194 min read
Frequently Asked Questions about Single Touch Payroll
What STP enabled software is available for small organisations? With the roll out of Single Touch Payroll (STP) to smaller organisations...
Wolters Kluwer
Mar 6, 20195 min read
2019 Top Tax Changes
Be more informed on tax changes that may impact you. Wolters Kluwer have released the below article on the top 2019 tax changes for...
Lockwood & Ward
Feb 18, 20192 min read
Superannuation reform changes and how they affect you
The federal budget introduced a number of superannuation reform changes. Below we have outlined when these changes become valid and how...
Lockwood & Ward
Feb 4, 20192 min read
End of Financial Year Bookkeeping Checklist
As the end of the financial year approaches, there are a number of key things to remember as a small business owner when getting your books
Lockwood & Ward
Dec 19, 20182 min read
Top tips for keeping the taxman happy this Christmas
Over the next few weeks, thousands of Australian businesses will pay for their staff to let their hair down at the annual end of year...
Lockwood & Ward
Oct 6, 20181 min read
Changes to Australia’s Foreign Investment rules
If you are a foreign investor who has bought Australian Property, please note that in December last year, changes were made to...
Lockwood & Ward
Sep 3, 20184 min read
10 easy ways to pay less tax
Our accountants at Lockwood & Ward have come up with the 10 easiest ways that you can pay less tax. Here’s how you could save big dollars...
Lockwood & Ward
Aug 1, 20184 min read
ATO Shakedown Imminent for Property Owners
Holiday homes are a great little investment and tax minimising treat for Australians to sink their teeth into. However, the Australian...
Lockwood & Ward
Jul 10, 20182 min read
Understanding the sole purpose test for SMSFs
If you are thinking of investing in property through your self managed super fund it is important to understand the Sole Purpose Test....
Lockwood & Ward
May 19, 20161 min read
How the 2016 Budget measures affect individuals and families
The 2016-17 Federal Budget was handed down on 3 May 2016. The main budget measures likely to affect you are outlined below, together with...
Lockwood & Ward
Apr 14, 20163 min read
Tax incentives for early stage investors
In March 2016, the parliament introduced a bill proposing new tax incentives for innovation aiming to encourage new investment in...
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