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There has been much speculation and media attention around the potential impact of COVID-19 on the Australian property market, with some “experts” predicting fa…
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In the last newsletter we suggested that it would be “an opportune time” to convert funds into Australian dollars as the AUD dipped below USD60c.
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The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the official interest rate unchanged at 0.25% since it reduced it last on the 20th March 2020.
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Sadly for many businesses around the world, the issue of tax planning will not be high on the list as survival took centre stage due to COVID-19 in this financi…
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If you have been putting of the task of completing your June 2019 income tax return, then you need to jump quickly to action.
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COVID-19 has proven to be a very testing time for property investors with increased risk of tenant hardship in paying their rental.
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For the second year in a row we have had disruption to the Australian Federal Budget.
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I am pleased to say that SMATS has managed to fair reasonably well in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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The Morrison Federal Government has launched its first round of stimulus initiatives worth A$17.6bn to protect the economy from the effects of the Covid19 activ…
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We have seen an incredible reduction of stock markets around the world. Falls of over 30% have been experienced since mid February when the panic started setti…
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I thought I best dust off the history books for a reminder of what happened and to provide some level of sensibility.
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As we charge through the new year, we need to be reminded that your Australian Taxation return deadline is fast approaching.
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Join Steve Douglas as he discusses:
- Global financial markets, issues & influence on our daily lives;
- Australian property markets, driving factors and has it peaked?
- International markets review & forecast;
- Australian Dollar review & prediction;
- Interest rates…
Join Steve Douglas, Executive Chair and Julie Kelley, Sales & Marketing Manager as they answer your burning questions during the 'Australian Residency and Tax Changes & Implications To Expats' webinar.
You can also book a FREE 20 minute tax consult by emailing smats@smat…
Hidden away in the back of the Australian Budget and unmentioned in the Treasurers speech, was a simple statement confirming that:
“The Government will replace the individual tax residency rules with a new framework that is easy to understand, provides certainty and reduces compl…
We trust this seminar gives you a clearer understanding of the Australian Budget Announcements including:
• How Covid19 has impacted the Australian Government’s federal finances
• Measures the Government intends to undertake to reinvigorate the Australian economy
• Latest taxatio…
Australian property prices look to be on a rocketing path, with first home buyers, low-interest rates and FOMO (fear of missing out) fueling the demand for the start of 2021.
However, with stimulus packages coming to an end, and international borders remaining closed, can this ex…
For anyone considering Australia as a future place of residence planning your taxation affairs is a critical element of the migration process.
The Australian taxation system is extremely complex and taxes residents worldwide income.
Thankfully, legal and sensible tax …
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